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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Preschool to 8th Grade Education
Green Vale School has been dedicated to transformative education since 1923, fostering a love of learning, creativity, and leadership. Our mission centers on cultivating intellectual growth, character development, and confidence in students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade. We prioritize small class sizes, individualized attention, and a well-rounded curriculum that integrates arts, athletics, and character education. Our community values inclusivity, respect, and empathy, ensuring every child feels known and supported.With a legacy of excellence, we prepare students for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, self-advocacy, and a lifelong passion for learning. Our programs include hands-on arts education, robust physical education, and extracurricular opportunities that nurture well-rounded individuals. Rooted in tradition yet forward-thinking, we empower students to become confident, compassionate leaders ready to effect positive change in the world.
Services
Preschool
Elementary School
Middle School
Visual Arts
Music Education
Theater Arts
Woodworking
Physical Education
Team Sports
Summer Camps
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes with individualized attention for every student.
- Our curriculum integrates arts, athletics, and character education comprehensively.
- We prioritize a nurturing community where every child is known and supported.
- Our faculty includes subject-area experts with decades of educational experience.
- We have maintained educational excellence since our founding in 1923.
Services
Preschool
Our Preschool program nurtures curiosity and foundational skills through play-based learning and structured exploration. Children develop social-emotional readiness while building confidence in a supportive environment. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on discovery and early literacy to create positive associations with education.
Elementary School
The Lower School curriculum balances academic rigor with joyful learning experiences that foster intellectual growth. Students engage with core subjects through interactive methods while developing organizational skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities. Teachers cultivate a growth mindset that embraces challenges as learning opportunities.
Middle School
Our Middle School prepares students for high school through advanced coursework and leadership development. The program emphasizes executive functioning skills, critical analysis, and creative expression while maintaining a supportive community environment that encourages personal responsibility and peer mentorship.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts program develops technical skills and creative confidence through diverse media exploration. Students learn artistic principles while creating original works that reflect personal expression and cultural awareness. The curriculum builds visual literacy and appreciation for artistic traditions.
Team Sports
Our interscholastic sports program teaches teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Students in grades 5-8 participate in seasonal sports that develop physical skills while fostering school spirit and community pride through shared athletic experiences.
People
Jesse Dougherty
Head of School
Dr. Jesse Dougherty leads with a vision for holistic education, emphasizing student-centered learning and community engagement. He brings extensive experience in educational leadership and a commitment to nurturing student potential.
Kelly Flink
Head of Early Childhood
Kelly Flink oversees early childhood education with a focus on developmental appropriateness and joyful learning. Her approach cultivates foundational skills through play-based exploration and relationship-centered teaching practices.
Catherine Iannotta
Head of Upper School
Catherine Iannotta directs middle school programming with emphasis on adolescent development and academic preparation. She implements innovative teaching strategies that balance challenge with student well-being and social-emotional growth.
Mike Kotula
Athletics Director
Mike Kotula coordinates physical education and sports programs, combining expertise in child development with athletic training. He creates programs that build physical literacy and teamwork across all grade levels.
Delphine Michaud
Head of Lower School
Delphine Michaud leads elementary education with a focus on community building and differentiated instruction. She promotes inclusive learning environments that celebrate individual strengths and foster academic confidence.
Questions
What grades does Green Vale School offer?
We serve students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade, providing a continuous educational journey focused on early childhood development and middle school preparation.
What makes Green Vale's curriculum unique?
Our curriculum combines above-grade-level content with character education, arts integration, and physical education, emphasizing critical thinking and self-advocacy skills.
Are there extracurricular activities available?
Yes, we offer interscholastic sports, theater productions, music programs, and summer camps that complement our academic offerings and foster well-rounded development.
How does Green Vale support student individuality?
Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, while our 6Cs framework (collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, confidence) guides individualized learning approaches.
Is Green Vale a nonprofit institution?
Yes, we are a nonprofit independent school committed to educational excellence and community service, with generations of alumni and family support since 1923.
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