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- Meet Our
- Faculty
If you ask our students to name something unique in their GDS experience, they will tell you about the deep relationships they develop with their teachers.
Our exceptional teachers devote themselves to knowing each student well and understanding how best to challenge, support, and engage every individual.
The tenets of “A GDS Teacher Will…” were developed by our faculty as an accompaniment to the essential skills outlined by “A GDS Student Will….” The talent, purposefulness, and joy of our teachers are reflected in these statements.
The tenets of “A GDS Teacher Will…” were developed by our faculty as an accompaniment to the essential skills outlined by “A GDS Student Will….” The talent, purposefulness, and joy of our teachers are reflected in these statements.
"Matthew" Bachiochi
High School Computer Science Teacher and Maker-In-Residence
Matthew
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Our Stories
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Teachers have created innovative virtual classroom spaces to introduce themselves, create a sense of shared community space, provide resources for accessing class materials, and start meaningful dialogue with students.
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GDS’s maker in residence is leading a school-wide, thematic maker project that students can join from home.
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GDS faculty and staff members have shared their expertise on a global level since the 2019-20 school year began.
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- Video
This is not just another school admissions video. And Georgetown Day School is not just another school. We invite you to discover the place where students love to learn and learn to change the world.
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Professional Development in Hong Kong
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- Hopper Effect Blog
“This is too hard.” “I don’t get it.” “I will never know how to do this.” Having been a teacher for 18 years, these are not unfamiliar phrases to me...