Caitlin Moury wins Laurel School's 2024-2025 Innovative Teaching Award

Laurel School Faculty & Staff Awards are presented annually at the end of the academic year.

Caitlin Moury | Middle School Humanities Teacher

Caitlin Moury is a gifted teacher of English, History and Humanities in the Middle School. As a Seventh Grade Team Leader, Ms. Moury designed an enriching class trip to Chicago that brought her students’ learning to life. Her approach to teaching is grounded in authentic, project-based learning that challenges students to think critically and make meaningful connections between disciplines and to the world around them. Ms. Moury forms strong relationships with students, supporting them with care and consistency, and never losing sight of the high standards to which she holds them.

An inspiring teaching partner, her collaboration is marked by generosity, open-mindedness and a spirit of shared growth. Ms. Moury is also a committed and courageous colleague who understands that when teachers thrive, students thrive. Always thoughtful in her advocacy, Ms. Moury constantly works to strengthen Laurel’s professional community.

Ms. Moury has earned this award for her creativity, thoughtfulness and unwavering dedication to her students and colleagues alike.

Innovative Teaching Award

This endowment was created on the occasion of the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1964 to award excellence in teaching. It anticipates an award, given annually, to a Laurel teacher or team of teachers to encourage and promote outstanding classroom innovation, leading to new or improved curriculum and/or programs that impact the education and lives of Laurel girls. The Class seeks to award the implementation of creative, mission-driven teaching ideas that will help Laurel girls find their voices and excel in the world.