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Academic Dean and English Teacher Karen Gold P’11,’17, not surprisingly, is an avid reader and podcast listener. In August, she sat down with Anne Bogel, blogger Modern Mrs. Darcy, to discuss campus novels and the conundrum of physical and e-books.

At the end of August, when many of their peers were enjoying the final week of summer break, 15 Govs faculty members representing five academic departments gathered in the Bill ‘67 and Peter ‘71 Alfond Coastal Research Center to participate in a place-based learning workshop. "Using classroom techniques that facilitate efficient group work, participants gathered live feedback on their initial ideas and focused their ideas into a unit for their class in the coming year. In addition, they learned some valuable classroom strategies as well..."

During our first week of classes, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on a wonderful orientation week full of fun, laughter, and community-building activities. Significant changes were made to our orientation week schedule to ensure that new and returning students had the opportunity to strengthen connections, develop connections, and understand expectations for the upcoming school year.

We welcome six new faculty members this year and two faculty members who joined us partway through the school year last year. Get to know our newest community members and give them a warm welcome when you meet them on campus.

The Governor’s Academy is proud to present its first art exhibit of the school year, The Employee Art Show: Being Together. This exhibit celebrates the diverse talents of the Academy’s staff and faculty, revealing the vibrant, creative lives they lead beyond their classrooms, offices, and our school's hallways. It aims to break down notions of good/bad art and dispel the hierarchy of art forms. 

As the new Alumni Council President, John Heald '64 is focused on the collective work the Council will undertake to expand opportunities promoting inclusivity, outreach, and engagement for the alumni community. "It's a collaborative group,” said Heald, “and we have six new members this year, so there is a lot of energy and excitement around being innovative and engaged with the alumni community right now."