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Spring 2025 Miss Porter's School Bulletin
Fiona York
Head librarian Fiona York researches book titles to assess their literary quality and ageappropriateness and ensures the 15,000+ book collection fulfills Porter’s aim to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on campus.
“Books are a powerful way to process things, and some have really changed me as a person. I want students to enjoy the same opportunity,” says York, who stays current in her work by attending the annual New England Association of Independent School Librarians conference.
York creates meaningful reading experiences by designing thoughtful book displays relating to the annual Prescott speaker, Black History Month and National Book Award winners. She also hosts drop-in book talks and runs a summer reading competition.
York also teaches AIS Capstone: Ready to Shape a Changing World, in which she guides grade 12 students in completing an independent research project on a timeless question or pressing problem. She is also a writing coach who supports students with completing writing assignments and, for seniors, drafting compelling essays for their college applications.
“The students here are so motivated to learn. I love working with them to develop their original voice as a writer,” she says. “I want them to understand that writing and reading are helpful skills, no matter which field they pursue.”
