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On Dec. 20, 2021, like many other KO students, I woke up with no voice, courtesy of the KITs. In my five years at KO, none of my KIT experiences came close to the thrill of last year’s. Wild cheers and rowdy fans set Hewett Gym on fire, propelling our varsity basketball teams to victory. […]
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When the New Year or a birthday rolls around, the idea of making a bucket list inevitably crosses one’s mind from time to time. Like any normal person, I’m guilty of making a lofty list of goals and resolutions that I will soon forget about the next day. English teacher Kyle Chapman, however, broke that […]
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by Ava Cashman ’24 Kingswood Oxford is thrilled to welcome Upper School mathematics teacher Ryan Harris to the KO community this year! Mr. Harris brings his passion for math along with seven years of teaching experience and an extensive background in engineering and mathematics. Mr. Harris received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union […]
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It’s not very often that, at a school with just 75 teachers, one would find two middle school teachers with the same last name: Repp. While this is only a minor coincidence, it is bound to create some confusion. The solution? Each teacher has their own moniker. This fortuitous coincidence gave Middle School math teacher […]
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If you ask a KO student about the best part of KO, many will say “the teachers.” If you ask a teacher the same question, they are sure to respond “the students.” English teacher Ron Monroe is the epitome of a true KO teacher: fun-loving, caring, and invested in each student’s growth. As he put […]
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After two spring seasons hindered by the pandemic, Head Coach Judy Bailey and the girls varsity lacrosse team have persevered through a rebuilding stage as they start the season with a 1-5 record. The team’s first competition was a friendly scrimmage at Rye Country Day School on Wednesday, March 30. The Wyverns fell short of […]
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KO teachers wear many different hats as advisors, coaches, leaders, and educators. But it’s not every day that you meet someone on campus who is not only a KO teacher, but also a published author. That someone is Upper School history teacher Rob Kyff. Mr. Kyff teaches AP U.S. History at KO, but what sets […]
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Kingswood Oxford’s Senior Symposium program has been lauded as a facet of the school’s curriculum that inspires creativity, community, and collaboration. This year’s Senior Symposium class, taught by English teacher Mela Frye, has taken the program to new heights through its community-based Symposium projects. Students in the 2021-2022 Symposium class have been studying poet and […]
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KO is delighted to welcome Donique McIntosh as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Dr. McIntosh’s breadth of experience within her field will greatly benefit KO as she works to create a more diverse and equitable campus environment. Dr. McIntosh holds a doctorate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, two master’s degrees […]
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Kingswood Oxford is excited to welcome Upper School science teacher Alexa Tzanova onto campus this year. Dr. Tzanova has a wealth of experience and education within the scientific field, having received her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from Columbia University and her Ph.D. in Geology and Climate Science from Brown University. She has spent 10 […]
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