At Watershed, we believe in the power of questions. We believe that the ability to make a positive impact on the future relies less on having the most answers, and more on being able to ask (and pursue) the most interesting questions.
“During a time marked by record employee shortages, we were able to attract talented and committed individuals who I believe will experience long-time personal and professional success in the industry,” said Noah, “that feels good.”
Over the past two years, Watershed has experienced high demand for enrollment. We have 112 students enrolled for the 2022-2023 academic year -- the largest student body in Watershed’s history!
The best conferences mimic the type of learning that research shows is best for our students: offering hands-on experiences, learning from people that are doing the work in the real world.
“Sleeping on the floor of community centers, traveling via four-seater prop planes, balancing on a sledge pulled by a snow machine, and standing in -40° temps for a few hours in the middle of the night…”
The Model G20 Summit, held virtually again this year, focused on the theme, Smart Cities: Adapting Urban Life to Our Needs. Participating students were assigned to represent various countries around the world…
“For many learner-centered environments, their cultivation of community is intrinsically tied to their intentional unpacking of the importance of place and the physical environment.”
Three years ago, Watershed began working with staff, parents, trustees and students to plan our path forward, creating the school’s next strategic vision.
Jenna Sutton, Class of 2022, recently launched TGTHR. A website where teens can anonymously share their stories about and experiences with mental health challenges, TGTHR provides a powerful space to reflect together.
Head of School, Tim Breen writes, “…this makes it even more difficult to step back, to reflect on the bigger picture. Yet, that step back, that reflection, is vital to charting a strong path forward.”
“I love the way that asking and researching questions in science leads to more questions and more research. It’s really exciting to be involved at the ground level in a research project.” Read more of our interview with Aiden Houck, Class of 2019.
Teachers often lead richly textured lives outside of the classroom and Joie Le, Ph.D., Watershed humanities educator, is certainly no exception! Read about Joie's amazing pursuits including her recently published memoir selections.
Middle school students in "The Birds and the Bees: the Purpose and Plight of Our Pollinators" course submitted OpEd pieces to the Daily Camera. Fiona McCormack’s ‘28 piece was published!