Teachers

MCS teachers bring a combination of education, expertise, and diverse experiences to the school. Together, they build a teaching team that is creative, responsive and energetic. Above all, teachers are committed to inspiring each child to grow, learn and become the best possible version of him or herself.
Each teacher is primarily responsible for the children in her/his Small Group. The teacher plans for the Small Group lessons, activities, projects, trips and many other experiences that reflect the specific interests, abilities, challenges, and character of the individual children within the group. The teacher assesses children's learning and growth on an ongoing basis, and reports on the student's year at MCS in a formal Narrative at the end of each year.
The teacher also shares responsibility for all MCS children's learning and experiences during Community Time and other combined-group parts of the day. Teachers therefore often have the opportunity to work with and know children over several years, as the child moves through the school. This long-term relationship is of great benefit to both students -- who feel solidly connected to a caring community of adults -- and teachers, who are able to share insights about children's needs and growth from year to year.

MCS Teachers, 2006 - 2007