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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A parent with a kid at NCS. Those complaining about Maret HoS having a kid at Whittle, consider that NCS HoS / Head of Lower School have no kids. Seems that they never dealt with kids at all. There is no joy and no spirit / heart in this school. Overwhelming focus on DEI programming totally inappropriate for the age group (field trip to an AA cemetery in 4th grade, anyone?! Not kidding!). My kid likes her friends and it's a pain to move schools, so we are there for now, but I'd go elsewhere if I did this again. Teachers are hit and miss, some of the recent hires lacking any relevant experience. [/quote]

I second the commentary here about the effect of the HOS, LS head (and would add the athletics director and the former MS head now in admin) not having kids. To be clear, having children should not be a prerequisite for working in education but this cohort does seem to lack some empathy in this area. The US head, in contrast, brings a parent’s perspective to the table and it’s been a noticeable difference for us. I can’t speak to the MS head who rejoined the school after we were out of that division, but I hear good things (she is also a parent). Our experience with teachers has been mostly positive. US teachers in particular have solid experience and knowledge. Again, we have moved on from the other divisions so can’t speak to newer teachers. [/quote]

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