Faculty

Whitfield’s demanding academic program coupled with the support of a dedicated, world class faculty prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. But what makes Whitfield unique among its peer schools? The strong relationships between Whitfield faculty and students; the ways Whitfield faculty members enrich, inspire and cultivate their students to be ethical, confident, successful young people.

STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO TEACHING

Strong Relationships

Our faculty are creative, passionate people who meet students where they are and help them reach beyond what they ever thought possible. They do this by developing strong working relationships with students, understanding their individual learning strengths and challenges, researching and applying best practices for instruction, and designing engaging and relevant curriculum.

Each Student is Known

Whitfield teachers create supportive webs by engaging with students in the classroom, advising students on academics, and collaborating across each grade level to ensure that students are progressing across the curriculum. The small class size, in which every student is known, is essential for this process to be as effective as it is.

Coach & Mentor

Faculty look for ways to engage with students to serve as mentors—both formally and informally. Faculty genuinely want to be meaningful, supportive educators in the lives of our students.

Accessible & Available

Whitfield faculty are both accessible and available. The student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1 provides flexibility for faculty to support each student’s academic growth, while also creating opportunities for students to collaborate and problem solve in groups. Additionally, faculty members make themselves available outside of class time to support the academic pursuits of their students.

Academic Leadership Team

Sara Ringe

Assistant Head of School

Zach Schwarz

Upper School Director

Trevon Jones, Ph.D.

Middle School Director

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