Coupling a challenging and enriching teaching environment with a purposeful educational philosophy, High Meadows School inspires the power of discovery and a sense of individuality in every student. With more than thirty years of experience in preparing students to meet the academic, social, and creative challenges, our programs have put students first and are designed to foster a love for learning that carries our students not only from preschool to middle years, but beyond High Meadows. We insure structures for caring and serious learning; structures that enable teachers to know students well and to work with them intensely. Shared exhibitions of student work make it clear what the school values and how students are doing. Co-teachers are in place to support collaboration focused on student learning. We promote shared decision-making and dialogue about teaching and learning with other teachers, students, and parents.

The High Meadows staff is knowledgeable of child growth and development, curriculum, and learning theories. Since our philosophy emphasizes learning as a lifetime skill, the tools for continual self-education are given priority. Administrators have implemented a teacher evaluation and development program that seeks to affirm and strengthen the effectiveness of faculty members. They do this by creating an environment where professional development is encouraged as a primary component of good teaching. The administrative staff provides multiple opportunities for staff development such as training in InTech technology, multi-age education, and co-teaching. Some of our staff have had the unique opportunity to receive training in Italian preschool education models like Reggio Emilia. Well over 40% of High Meadows teachers are pursuing or have completed their graduate or post-graduate work. We support our teachers so that they may enrich the learning of their students through research-based educational programs.