Beloved Teacher John Near Succumbs to Cancer
Harker lost a member of its community last Saturday when history teacher, basketball coach and mentor extraordinaire John Near succumbed to a four-year battle…
Faculty
Teacher and Mentor Twice Honored
Long-time Harker teacher John Near was honored Aug. 20 at the school’s opening faculty dinner, where he was told the top history department award…
Teachers Travel, Learn New Skills During Summer
Harker students weren’t the only ones out and about over the summer. Several teachers and staff were also busy traveling, learning new skills and…
In the News August 2009
San Francisco Bay Guardian – Aug. 14, 2009 Enid Davis, library director, K – Gr. 12, was featured in the Street Threads: Look of the…
Harker History: Boarding Program Closes
The Harker boarding program, which moved to the Saratoga campus in 1972, officially closed on Thurs., June 6, 2002, due to the growing space…
Fourth Annual Teachers Institute Draws Educators from Around the Area
In mid-June, teachers from around the Bay Area attended the fourth annual Harker Teacher Institute held in Nichols Hall. Kicked off with a keynote…
Parents Enjoy Class on 21st Century Parenting
Joe Connolly, LS dean of students, is a sought-after speaker of family topics and widely known for his expertise and powerful speaking on parenting…
Harker Bids Farewell to Retiree Howard Saltzman
The faculty gathered one Saturday evening in early May to bid adieu to Howard Saltzman, who is retiring after 31 years of training young…
Faculty Serves Lunch to Lucky Students
Would you like to have lunch at school served to you by Harker royalty? Lunch is served…by Chris Nikoloff, head of school; Jennifer Gargano,…
Hospitalized Teacher Rallying, Doctors Pleased
John Near, 30-year veteran faculty member – and much more – of The Harker School, has been moved to intermediate care following an aggressive…