17 “Joy is watching the gears working as students dive head first into problem-solving mode, eager to find a solution. I see this drive every day, from exploring an engineering brain bin, to solving an ordinary math equation. The freedom to truly love learning is a remarkable stepping stone into the world beyond Park.” NICOLE GIARDINA Grade 3 Teacher At Park since 2021 “Joy at Park is watching students go out of their way to help one another. It is truly amazing to see their drive for helping others succeed.” JOANNE LEUGEMORS Director of Finance At Park since 2017 “There is no greater joy at Park School Summer Camp than hearing the sounds of happy children singing, playing, and learning from our amazing staff of counselors who are enthusiastic and dedicated in ensuring a great experience for our campers.” JESSICA REASINGER Grade 4 Teacher At Park since 2022 KIM RUPPEL Director of Development At Park since 2007 “Seeing Lower, Middle, and Upper School students candidly and confidently present to the Board of Visitors in October was one of the most powerful moments I’ve ever had at Park. I know the education they receive here instills this confidence, and that is so incredible!” ROCIO KELLEY Spanish Teacher At Park since 2020 “In Spanish, we finish each class by sharing a moment or experience with a partner that creates joy. Taking time to listen to each other creates empathy and compassion for the experiences of others. Sharing your story has the potential to help someone else feel less alone. We also create opportunities to understand others better and cultivate empathy toward them.” CHARLES HARTNEY Head of Upper School At Park since 2010 “When students experience the collective joy of discovering something new together in the classroom: the problem solved or truth unearthed that leads inevitably to deeper questions.” “Truth and Joy at Park is working with a child who struggles with writing to create a beautiful story and then exclaims, 'I am so proud of my work - this is the best day ever!'" KHATY ASSAR Montessori Teacher At Park since 2020 “When three-year-old Gabriel had a hard time in the morning at drop off, he said 'I want to watch mommy beep the horn 3 times, can you stay with me and hold my hand?' We waited together, counted 1-2-3, and waved goodbye. I could see the joy in his eyes instead of tears. With a big smile, he said 'Miss Khaty, I don’t miss my mommy and daddy anymore.'" SHARON SCHULTZ Learning Specialist At Park since 2022 JOHN ZAMOJSKI Science Teacher At Park since 2019 “In most science classrooms students only do a cursory study of the concept of inertia, which is central to one of Newton’s Laws of Motion. In our 8th grade physical science class we spent time outside experiencing inertia firsthand by rolling bowling balls around the Knopp-Hailpern plaza and trying to change the bowling balls’ motion with mallets." “When we had a new student start in 2nd grade, the class sprung into action to help him feel welcomed. They showed him around the class, they helped with transitions, made sure he had company at recess, and have been so kind and welcoming. I can tell that our new friend will also experience truth & joy because of all the good that has been shown to him in just a short amount of time.” OMARLLA ROULHAC Head of Lower School At Park since 2021 PAIGE MELIN French Teacher At Park since 2022 “An incredible example of joy that I’ve seen at Park was at this year’s Country Fair. Despite the rain, wind, and cold, our school community came together to have fun, be silly, and support each other. The smiles on everyone’s faces warmed me up on a cold day!” JOVOHN OWENS Physical Education & Health Teacher At Park since 2022 “The joy I’ve found at Park are moments when students come together to complete a task. Whether it’s getting a task done as a group in advisory or getting a win in a game being played during PE. The results always show how teamwork is truly valued here at Park!”
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