Upper School Faculty

List of 4 news stories.

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  Hackley Perspectives: We Are More, Together

  In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Head of School Charles Franklin reminds us that we are better, stronger and More, Together. “The most important advice I can give you as you begin the 2025–26 school year is to orient your goals toward others,” Mr. Franklin writes. “This is an incredibly powerful shift in your mindset, and here’s why: focusing on the well-being and success of other people is, in fact, the key ingredient in living a life of purpose and meaning.” Read the post here.
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  New Employees Join the Hilltop

  Hackley is excited to welcome our new Hornets to the Hilltop for the 2025-2026 academic year!
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  Hackley Perspectives: Imagination and Cultural Connections

  In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Qiong (Katie) Jan examines the role of imagination in Hackley’s Chinese language program. “In our classes, imagination flourishes through such engaging activities as making traditional foods, like dumplings, mooncakes and tanghulu, and watching cinematic masterpieces. Students actively participate in storytelling sessions, crafting their narratives inspired by folklore, debating contemporary cultural issues and collaborating on projects that explore traditional arts, such as papercutting, ink painting and origami,” she writes. “These hands-on experiences vividly immerse students in Chinese culture, igniting their curiosity and deepening their cultural understanding.” Read the post here.
  
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  Hackley Perspectives: How Books Can Reignite Our Imaginations

  In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Library Department Chair Jen Hubert Swan shares her concerns about the health of our imaginations, and how books can help. “Once we realize our imaginations have been withered by social media, is it too late to resurrect our inventiveness? As a librarian who has witnessed and experienced the creative power of reading, I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late,” she writes. “Ironically, as social media has exploded, so has publishing. According to some sources, there are between 500,000 and one million new titles traditionally published each year. ... But with so many options, how do we choose? Dear reader, I thought you’d never ask.” Read the post here.