Renbrook School began with a conversation in the living room of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee of Farmington, Connecticut. There, the Lees and seven like-minded families decided to establish a progressive, learn-by-doing school on the model established by educator John Dewey.
Founded in 1935, the Tunxis School-named in recognition of the Native American tribe that was local to the Connecticut River Valley-was housed in an aged Victorian home at 2431 Albany Avenue in West Hartford.With three teachers and 17 students aged three to nine, the school grew under the guidance of Florence Greene, who would serve as the headmistress for 32 years.
Founded in 1935, the Tunxis School-named in recognition of the Native American tribe that was local to the Connecticut River Valley-was housed in an aged Victorian home at 2431 Albany Avenue in West Hartford.With three teachers and 17 students aged three to nine, the school grew under the guidance of Florence Greene, who would serve as the headmistress for 32 years.
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Our mission is to help all students reach their full potential, in the classroom and in life. As an independent school, we are enriched by the diverse backgrounds and talents of all our families. We welcome new students each year into our early learning center, elementary, and middle school programs.
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As a part of the admission process, each applicant entering Kindergarten - Grade 8 is required to complete an admission assessment. Please call the Admission Office at 860-236-1661 to schedule your assessment time slot, or to schedule a campus visit and learn more about the incentives of the program.
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Children as young as age three are warmly welcomed onto a campus dedicated to each child's social, emotional, and academic growth. The community ethos is one of caring, cooperation, and discovery. Even the youngest students enjoy the benefits of a remarkable library, art and music studios, nature trails, a natural pond, and fully equipped gyms.
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The greatest gift a parent can give a child is an outstanding education where character development and academics are equally important. At Renbrook School, we believe that our campus is enriched by the diversity of our families. The talents, personalities, varying interests, and unique backgrounds of our students coming together are what make Renbrook an engaging and vibrant educational experience.
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In this brief time, his positive influence has brought together the entire Renbrook community. Matt's path to Renbrook has traversed excellent schools, formative coaching roles, and prized teaching experiences. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and he spent his childhood in Rochester, New York. Matt earned a BA in Economics from Williams College where he was the captain of the football and baseball teams.
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