Professional Learning and Teaching at OES
Professional Learning and Teaching (PLT) nurtures a culture in which teachers are committed to continually refining their practice as defined by the Characteristics of Effective Teaching.
- PLT is MISSION DRIVEN—The process supports teachers in their work to develop students who have the agency, the knowledge, and the skills to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
- PLT is GROWTH FOCUSED— OES provides support and resources to ensure that adult learning is a cultural norm within the school so that teachers are consistently modeling for students authentic learning, intentional improvement, and consistent innovation.
- PLT is STUDENT CENTERED—The goal of growth and development is to improve the experience for students and deliver on the promises embedded in our identity as an inquiry-based Episcopal school.
"I've really enjoyed watching my colleagues in action and learning from them! It's amazing to see all the great things happening in our school and as a strategist, I feel fortunate to have a front-row seat. I've gained so many valuable tools from the training, as well as from the fantastic conversations with other strategists. And it's been truly inspiring to witness the awesomeness of our faculty!"Carmen Torres Boyle
The Instructional Strategist Team
The Office of Learning and Teaching ensures that every classroom teacher Pk-12 has a dedicated coach and partner in their individual growth. Instructional Strategists are committed to building and maintaining a faculty culture of growth and learning in order to best serve OES students.
Mary Duden
Lower School Math Coach
Anne Savage
Lower School Specialist Coach
Tracey Hardister
Lower School SEL Coach
Autumn Apperson
Kristen Haferbecker
Evan Hansen
Middle and Upper School Instructional Coaches