Introduction

The Northwest School was founded by three teachers - Paul Raymond, Ellen Taussig and Mark Terry - who believed that a great school must be built around great teachers. This is why the first line of our Mission Statement says, "The Northwest School offers a faculty..."

Faculty members at The Northwest School are selected not only for their expertise in their subjects, but for their passion and for the process of teaching. They are also selected for their embrace of the philosophy and values of the school, and for their ability to work collaboratively with their peers. We work as a team for the greater benefit of our students.

Our teachers bring the outside world into the classroom because they pursue interests they love. Our faculty members are closely connected to the native cultures from which they come, and with the many other cultures they've experienced as international travelers, gardeners, expert outdoor enthusiasts and professional artists. They raise sheep and produce their own wool, lead national initiatives, such as the defense of teaching evolutionary science in schools, and more.

Northwest School faculty members also enjoy each other's company. We have animated conversations at lunch, side-by-side with our students, and we laugh together. We believe that students learn best when surrounded by adults who love learning, and who care about them and each other.

We proudly present the faculty of The Northwest School.

"The teachers at Northwest have provided our son with rich experiences outside of his comfortable routine. They've helped him develop a clear sense of his own potential, an appreciation for the diverse talents of his peers, and insight into other ways of thinking and striving."

— Tom Lombardo,
Parent and NWS Board Member

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