A Note From Our President and Head of School

Director of Communications

Katy Wells

Associate Director of Communications

Kyle Riches Communications Associate

Emily Cardenas

Contributors to this Issue

Leila Beverleigh

Joy Blalock

Brynn Hambly

Sarah Haun

Haley Hemm

Sam Jezak

Gabriel Lemmon

Pinewood’s teachers are the heart of our community, and we recognize the incredible dedication and commitment they bring to our students every day. That's why we invest in our teachers through an unparalleled professional development program. We believe that by supporting our teachers' ongoing learning and growth, we can provide our students with the best possible education and prepare them for a successful future

Our teachers are truly special, and we are grateful for all that they do Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education.

Scott Riches President and Head of School

Jordan Maliksi

Ayesha Masud

Scott Riches

Samantha Zagha

Cover Photo

A moment of joy from our all-school Holi Celebration on March 18th. Photo

During the February break, twenty junior high students headed to the land Down Under for the adventure of a lifetime. Over the course of ten days, our students volunteered their time at various environmental organizations, a homeless center, the Australia Zoo, and the Special Olympics! The trip was a valuable experience for our students, where they learned about teamwork, leadership, environmental stewardship, and service.

< Our PPA students engaged with all things theatre in NYC in February. Our young performers took a movement class, an improv class, and a hands-on stage combat class. They also enjoyed a Q&A with the lead of Moulin Rouge, toured Radio City Music Hall, observed art at the MOMA, and attended FIVE Broadway productions.

< Well done, Panthers! Our boys varsity basketball team made us proud with a fantastic season.

Led by Roni Habib of EQ School, Pinewood’s faculty and staff got up on their feet together while learning how to better model a growth mindset for the students we serve. >

Over the last several years, more than 30 teams from Pinewood have taken on The Tech Challenge–the signature program of The Tech Interactive–with many of them winning top awards in the event. This year, our Middle Campus teams are hard at work figuring out how to "Survive the Storm" by building a compact and lightweight structure that can protect against strong winds.