Last summer, upper school science teacher Eric Johnson middle school science teacher Raji Swaminathan participated in the Vegesna Foundation Teacher Excellence Program.
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Upper school math teacher receives Edyth May Sliffe Award
The award recognizes middle and high school math teachers who encourage outstanding participation in American Math Competitions.
DEI director Davis co-delivers workshop at Trinidad and Tobago conference
Late last month, Harker DEI director Brian Davis attended the International Peace Research Association Conference in Trinidad and Tobago.
Middle school science teacher publishes newest entry in “Magical Periodic Table” series
The latest book from middle school science teacher Raji Swaminathan will be available as a free download for all for one day only on April 14.
Speech and debate coach inducted into Gold Key Society
Speech and debate coach Greg Achten was inducted into the Emory University Barkley Forum’s Gold Key Society
Art teacher receives prestigious Eureka Fellowship
Longtime upper school art teacher Pilar Agüero-Esparza was named one of the 12 most recent Bay Area artists to join the Fleischhacker Foundation’s Eureka Fellowship Program.
Debate teacher elected to National Debate Coaches Association executive board
Upper school debate teacher Greg Achten was recently elected to the executive board of the National Debate Coaches’ Association.
Art teachers gain firsthand experience with Thai art and culture
This past summer, K-5 visual arts chair Gerry-louise Robinson and middle school art teacher Sofie Siegmann traveled to Thailand to learn more about the country’s art, culture and history through the Raju and Bala Vegesna Teacher Excellence Program.
Chemistry teacher competes as member of U.S. canoe polo team
Over the summer, upper school chemistry teacher Andrew Irvine competed as a member of the United States canoe polo team.
[Updated] Former English teacher Marc Hufnagl passes away, memorial set for Oct. 15
On July 3, beloved former upper school English teacher Marc Hufnagl passed away at his home in Switzerland following a brave battle with prostate cancer.