Riki Weeks doesn’t just want your student to know how to solve math problems. He wants them to understand and explore why the equations even exist. Mr. Weeks, Grades 7-12 Mathematics Chair and Upper School Math teacher, knows his department is uniquely positioned to guide Flint Hill students to success. Why do you love teaching math?Math is one of those…

If you visit the Upper School campus, you can’t miss our Art classrooms. They’re brimming with easels, canvases, pottery wheels and both finished and in-progress works. Art teacher Nikki Brugnoli tells us what it’s like to guide Flint Hill students through the creative process and why art plays a crucial part in educating young minds. What do…

Khalil Abdul-Malik doesn’t just want to teach his students one subject; he aims to help them think critically and be the best possible version of themselves. An Upper School English teacher who has also taught history and geography, Mr. Abdul-Malik weaves those subjects together to investigate and understand the human condition in his classes. What…

Zita Gray, Upper School physics and chemistry teacher, is dedicated to science education. But she’s quick to point out that school isn’t just about the subject you teach – it’s about the community you create. What do you love about teaching?I love teaching physics and chemistry and science in general because I think it’s really…

As a prospective parent, you’ve probably seen Michael Snyder’s photo on our website and in emails. Mr. Snyder holds a master’s degree in education, is the architect of Flint Hill’s award-winning robotics program and team, and teaches cybersecurity – another award-winning program here. We talked to him about teaching, what his students go on to…