Teacher Feature: Meredith Thomas

Middle School Science Teacher and Service Learning Coordinator

In this brief but informative video, we learn more about our middle school’s unique science program from Meredith’s own perspective.

“This is exactly how I envisioned teaching going…being outside, in nature, but also having those classroom elements, it’s like the best of both worlds.” – Meredith Thomas

Recent Blog Posts:

Theater Production of Shrek

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After months of rehearsal and countless hours put in by the Oak Grove Theater Team, student performers & crew members, as well as inexhaustible parent & caregiver volunteers, the curtain was finally raised on four delightful performances of Shrek the Musical.
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How Much is Too Much – Technology

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At what age should children have a Smartphone? Should an 11-year-old watch PG-13 movies? When is a good time to introduce video games (my child is begging to play!)? How much time in front of a screen is too much?
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High School Mini Projects

High School Mini Projects

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While the high school senior class is visiting our sister schools in India each year, the High School at Oak Grove dedicates two weeks to our "Mini Projects." Teachers lead small groups of students through an in-depth learning experiment into a craft, skill, or concept that piques the curiosities of both teachers and students. Examples have included: screen printing, song writing, sewing, cooking, screenwriting, ornamental mending, and improv.
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