A celebration of Black entrepreneurs, creators, educators, artists and excellence at AFS — Reflections from Nevaeh Brown ’25
February 10, 2023
After months of careful planning, logistics, rehearsal and marketing, the Black Student Union at AFS put on an incredible performance in the 5th Annual Black Excellence Night. In a reflection on the evening, B.E.N. Committee member Nevaeh Brown '25 captures both the immense reach of the program and the emotional heart that beats at the center of the night.
Read MoreThe “Accidental Liturgies” of AFS Guest Poet Pádraig Ó Tuama
February 9, 2023
Poetry can feel intimidating, like listening to the first lecture of a calculus class, or giving The Big Presentation to your boss. But poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama invites an alternative view, arguing that poetry is more like a radically honest conversation. In preparation for his reading at AFS on February 16, Upper School students engage with his work and speak with the poems themselves.
Read MoreAFS Roobotics Engineers an Easy Way to Compare Speeds for Early Childhood
January 20, 2023
When the Catbird class wanted to measure how to compare the speeds of two objects, it’s Upper School Math teacher Mary Anne Wassel and the AFS Roobotics Club to the rescue!
Read MoreFrom “The Bottom” to Polo Champion: AFS Students Speak with Author and Athlete Kareem Rosser
January 13, 2023
In conversation with National Polo Champion Kareem Rosser, AFS students discuss role models, optimism, mental health and how to challenge yourself to be the best you can be.
Read MoreReflections on Quilting and Unraveling
January 4, 2023
Amanda Milz discusses improv quilting, being in community with artists, and bringing pieces of yourself into the classroom.
Read MoreExploring Racial Ethnography through Story: AFS Students Interview Dr. Elijah Anderson
December 16, 2022
AFS students in the Echoes of Black Culture history elective explored insights from Dr. Elijah Anderson’s new book, Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life (2022) during a visit with the author. An unwavering truthteller in our national conversation on race, Anderson has shared intimate and sharp insights into Black life for decades.
Read MoreSnapping the Perfect Portrait
December 13, 2022
Upper School students in the Photography I class were tasked by Photography teacher Donna Russo with taking photo portraits on AFS’s campus. But in their quest to take a stellar portrait, Donna instructs them to get to know their subjects first to help determine what the photo should ultimately look like.
Read MoreTurning 5th Graders into Data Explorers
December 11, 2022
With the help of online tools, a survey and a guest lecturer, a class of fifth graders learn to find answers to their questions using data.
Read MoreAFS Educators Present at the NAIS People of Color Conference in Texas
December 9, 2022
Eight members of the AFS professional community traveled to San Antonio for the National Association of Independent Schools’ People of Color Conference, an opportunity to present workshops, collaborate, engage in leadership and professional development, and networking.
Read More4 Tips To Help 8th Graders Make the Leap to Upper School
December 2, 2022
The transition from Middle School to Upper School can challenge students in several ways. Teachers’ expectations are different, and students are given more responsibilities and greater independence. Here are four tips that came out of that conversation that can empower Middle School students to make the most of their journey as they prepare to take on the Upper School.
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