Barbara Hockstader joined the Upper Campus as an English as a Learned Language teacher in the Fall of 2024. Ms. Hockstader teaches ELL Reading and Writing and Bridge Class, and also has an advisory. She earned a BA in English Writing from St. Lawrence University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Columbia University Teachers College. Prior to teaching, Ms. Hockstader had a long career in helping to start a variety of education technology companies. She lives in Lakeville with her husband, two sons, and large dog named Woody.