It’s your child’s first time in a classroom! But how different is your child’s preschool program from the rest of their school experience? Investing in a preschool program that thoughtfully integrates your three- or four-year-old into the broader school community can...
Community
Celebrating Our Generous Community
We are thrilled to share The Willow School’s 2023 Philanthropy Report, which acknowledges the immense generosity of our community of parents, guardians, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends during the 2022-23 school year. Click here to...
Meet Deb Russ, Willow’s School Counselor
Please join us in welcoming Deb Russ to Willow as our School Counselor! In this role, Deb will be a great resource for students, teachers, and parents as we work as a team to support our students’ social-emotional development and enhance our nurturing learning...
Teacher Spotlight: Joe Iannacone, Middle School Social Studies
We’re excited to welcome Joseph Iannacone to Willow as our Middle School Social Studies teacher and Social Studies Department Chair! Joseph has been a history/social studies teacher since earning his MA in Teaching from the Teachers College, Columbia University in...
Teacher Spotlight: Caitlin Ayers, Middle School Science
We are so excited to welcome Caitlin Ayers to Willow as our Middle School Science Teacher! Caitlin earned her BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Coastal Carolina. She most recently served as the Director of STEM for upper elementary and middle...
Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Pessin, Middle School English
We are so excited to welcome Elizabeth Pessin, Willow parent, former Parents’ Association co-President, and experienced teacher, to our middle school teaching team this fall! Elizabeth will be joining Willow as our Middle School English Teacher. While many in our...
Watch: Class of 2023 Graduation Speech
One of Willow’s most cherished traditions is our graduating students’ collaborative graduation speech. No single keynote speaker is chosen. Instead, all of our eighth graders work together to create one, cohesive speech that reflects what they have learned during...
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
The magic of learning begins on your child's first day of kindergarten. Even though transitioning your child into this new phase of his or her life may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be! At Willow, we help ease the transition to kindergarten with fun,...
Dr. Fullmer Presents at ASCD Conference
Did you know that Dr. Lauren Fullmer, Willow’s Middle School Math Teacher & Department Chair, recently published a book? Dr. Fullmer worked with a team of educators and psychologists through the Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab to create a...
Watch: Class of 2022 Graduation Speech
One Willow's most cherished traditions is our graduating students' collaborative graduation speech. No single keynote speaker is chosen. Instead, all of our eighth graders work together to create one, cohesive speech that reflects what they have learned during their...