Archive
Eliza Statile
Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure, Admissions Assistant
- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Lower Campus
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x100
- eliza_statile@indianmountain.org
Frank Sorrentino
Ascend Program Teacher
- Academic Support
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- frank_sorrentino@indianmountain.org
Caroline Kinsolving
- Skills
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- caroline_kinsolving@indianmountain.org
Kyle Halloran
Assistant Head of School for Student Life
- Academic Support
- English
- Residential Life
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x122
- kyle_halloran@indianmountain.org
Shantel Hanniford
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 9th Grade History Teacher
- Academic Support
- History
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x113
- shantel_hanniford@indianmountain.org
Ben Hatch
9th Grade Science Teacher
- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Science
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- ben_hatch@indianmountain.org
Jay Barillaro
7th-9th Grade Latin Teacher, Director of Academic Technology
- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- jason_barillaro@indianmountain.org
STEAM
- Skills
Students dive into many creative and collaborative projects throughout the school year in STEAM. During the Fall term students begin by developing their computer skills, and learn how to use the internet safely. Students navigate the ins and outs of both My IMS as well as Google programs and learn how to use these skills inside the classroom. In addition, topics such as cyberbullying, privacy, and how to safely share information online were all addressed. Once students demonstrate a solid understanding of these platforms and skills it is then time for them to apply them, think critically, and collaborate with their classmates during many different projects and units. Students work both independently and at their own pace using Tynker.com an online program to learn the beginnings of the computer languages of Java and Python through interactive lessons. Furthermore, in small groups students re-created their own version of the show “Shark Tank” and invented a new product and presented their sales pitch to their classmates. During the Animation Unit students channeled their creativity and mathematical thinking while learning the various steps of the animation process. Students began by analyzing a few Pixar Short films and wrote definitions of ‘animation’ that evolved over the course of the term as they gained a further understanding of the process. Students learned the math and science behind the art of animation using “Pixar in a Box,” a collaboration between Pixar and Khan Academy, and completed interactives that demonstrated their understanding of the process.
Sixth Life Skills: Value-Based Leadership, Relationships, and Decision-Making
- Skills
Sixth grade Life Skills is an enrichment course that meets twice a week during the spring term. Throughout the term, students explore a variety of topics including: decision making skills, drug and alcohol education, peer pressure, bullying, and stereotypes. The format of the class encourages group discussion. Through the class, students improve their ability communicate effectively with one another and to make positive choices about relationships and their health.
Eighth Life Skills: Human Relationships and Sexuality
- Skills
Eighth grade Life Skills is an enrichment course entitled “Human Relationships and Sexuality.” Classes meet twice a week during the fall term for a total of twenty classes. Throughout the course, students will explore a variety of topics including personal values, decision-making within relationships, male/female anatomy, reproduction, abstinence, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (including HIV/AIDS), sexual orientation, and sexuality in the media. Classes will consist of discussions, participatory activities, group work, multimedia presentations, and selected readings. Altogether, this course is full of vital information that we hope students will carry with them for years to come.