Whitney Huang ’08 was named a Rising Star by the Journalism Education Association, along with eight other teacher from around the country.
Faculty
Music teacher’s piece performed at music and neuroscience event
A piece composed by upper school instrumental music teacher Jaco Wong was performed in late March by the New World Symphony in Miami.
Teachers find learning opportunities in Vegesna grant program
Last summer, upper school science teacher Eric Johnson middle school science teacher Raji Swaminathan participated in the Vegesna Foundation Teacher Excellence Program.
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.
