About our Faculty
Dedicated. Passionate. Unparalleled.
“I have the ability to teach students using best practices, stay up-to-date on innovative ways to engage students, and implement strategies in my classroom that improve outcomes using resources that are best for my students.” Amanda Walker, lower school teacher
Our Voices
"I love being a teacher because it is a job that focuses on the future. Everything we do in the classroom is to help our students achieve their goals and create an amazing tomorrow!"
- Emma Perry, Middle School
Our Voices
"I love the freedom to explore, to dig deep, to stretch, to expand and the close friendships forged within a tightly-woven community. There's a standard to strive for excellence."
- David Low, Library Director
Our Voices
"Maclay offers a PreK-12 learning environment that I love. Students take charge of their learning here. The students have impressed me the most since I have been here."
- Tim Fitzpatrick, Upper School
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"What I love most is my incredible colleagues in the Upper School. I'm inspired by their passion and commitment to teaching, and by their incredible generosity to students and one another."
- Craig Beaven, Upper School
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"My goal is to help shape my students both academically and emotionally and motivate them to be the change they want to see around them and in the world."
-Lori Seise, Middle School
Professional Development
Maclay prioritizes Professional Development for faculty each year providing ongoing resources and tools for faculty to expand their professional horizons and pursue and utilize the latest educational methods.
- Develop Curriculum that benefits the whole student.
- Bridge the departments and services among the three divisions of Lower, Middle, and Upper School.
- Incorporate Service Learning into curriculum.
- Prepare a framework of Understanding by Design.
- Create and evaluate standardization and benchmarks for our students, grades, and divisions.
- Incorporate an alignment of curriculum from Pre-K through 12th grade by linking courses, departments, and divisions.
- Evaluate and assess data.
- Provide opportunities for our faculty to support, share, peer-teach, and grow as individuals
Late Start Wednesday
Maclay has dedicated time, focus, and resources to our Teacher Professional Development Program and cultivating professional excellence. Every Wednesday, school starts at 9:30am for all students so that faculty can participate in professional training from 8am to 9am. Such programs include Learning Communities, divisional meetings (by grade level), subject meetings (academic subjects across all divisions), guest speakers and workshops, and individual planning. The Wednesday late start supports the commitment Maclay has to our faculty and their growth and development as professionals.
