Duke School Under the Oak Magazine, Summer 2014

Under the Oak
INSIDE this issue
DUKE SCHOOL CORE VALUES
WHAT WE DO
Inspire learners to boldly and creatively shape their future.
MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Duke School - a proud contributor in the community.
IDEAS WE LIVE BY
LEARNER-CENTERED
Learners are the center of a dynamic and collaborative
learning, inquiry and discovery process.
ACTIVE INQUIRY
Intellectual curiosity through project-based learning
propels learners to explore multiple paths
to creative solutions.
BOLD THINKERS
A deep love of learning and respect for our community
forms bold, critical thinkers for life.
WHY WE DO IT
To prepare the next generation of problem solvers
for our complex world.
DUKE SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Student service learning and outreach projects.
FACULTY IN THE FIELD................................. 6
Alumnus returns to Duke School as faculty member.
COLLABORATIVE ARTS PROGRAM......................... 7
Opening music and chorus programs to non-Duke School students.
REFLECTIONS FROM JENNY MURRAY,
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Visiting Duke School as a candidate for a new position.
PLOTTING ON COMMON GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Expanding Duke School’s community garden for families, faculty and staff.
EDITORS
WRITERS
MAGAZINE DIRECTOR
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Tracy Proctor
Irecka Smith
Kathy Bartelmay
Ann Davis
Nicole Thompson
Dave Michelman
STAYING CONNECTED WITH MARILYN ORNSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
An educator and project expert’s ongoing services and outreach.
PROJECT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Project Work: Preparing Problem Solvers for the 21st Century.
HOME-COURT ADVANTAGE ............................. 14
Athletic Enhancement Project adds new tennis courts on campus.
DESIGNER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Gina Lorsson
Molly Cronenwett
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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS: ALWAYS A DRAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Catching up with Duke School alumni and introducing new graduates.
ON THE COVER:
Oak tree on Duke School’s campus. Students and faculty
use the oak tree as a regular meeting place and refer to it as
U.T.O.T. (under the oak tree).
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