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Welcome to The Post Oak School’s blog, your family’s resource for parenting tips, Montessori inspiration, and behind-the-scenes life at our school! Let us know if you want to suggest topics or ideas by emailing our Development team.
![2022 M-Term, San Francisco Trip, Post Oak students at the Livermore Summit, Angel Island]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678219998/postoakschoolorg/wdpwjbbkswfidhcmu7el/hero-IMG-1157.jpg","width":1920}])
Shoulong Zhou, High School Teacher, Chinese & Global Politics
Post Oakers would agree that trips are among the most exciting experiences. In the High School, students and faculty kick off a new school year with an Odyssey trip that takes them to a destination eight to ten hours away from home. High School students can travel domestically and internationally during the short intensive courses known as January and March Terms (J- and M-Terms).
- High School
Shoulong Zhou, High School Teacher, Chinese & Global Politics
- High School
![ChatGPT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677600476/postoakschoolorg/xxbud1huuravjurrlyba/331b1f0298.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677600476/postoakschoolorg/xxbud1huuravjurrlyba/331b1f0298.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677600476/postoakschoolorg/xxbud1huuravjurrlyba/331b1f0298.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677600476/postoakschoolorg/xxbud1huuravjurrlyba/331b1f0298.jpg","width":1200}])
James Quillin, High School Director
- High School
![Alum Spotlight: Jennie Kamin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677189709/postoakschoolorg/z2amdatdrfdastwmcfzl/AlumniSpotlightblogtemplate19201080px.png","width":1920}])
Christina Kopanidis-Cantu, Development Director
- alumni
![two upper elementary students work with an anatomical model]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677085118/postoakschoolorg/i9aaziv6mqq9yvghvc6e/hero-8Z5A1285-2.jpg","width":1920}])
Elaine Schweizer, Sr Communications Specialist, with Anita Taj Mahmood, Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
- Elementary
- Montessori
![Wilderness Trips Offer Expansive Benefits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675265069/postoakschoolorg/nt3hkyanbtyxtshc9nth/thumb-IMG_8712-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675265069/postoakschoolorg/nt3hkyanbtyxtshc9nth/thumb-IMG_8712-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675265069/postoakschoolorg/nt3hkyanbtyxtshc9nth/thumb-IMG_8712-2.jpg","width":600}])
David Roddy, High School Teacher
- High School
![children working in a Montessori classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674147923/postoakschoolorg/l6y1an9gbfhu3kmbxkuz/hero-DSC_2885.jpg","width":1920}])
Cynthia Blessman, Lead Primary Teacher
- Montessori
- Primary
![two elementary students work with their teacher in a Montessori classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670536627/postoakschoolorg/k4fiqvvtcdvvwschukjl/hero-DSC_1014.jpg","width":1920}])
Maura Joyce, Head of School
- Montessori
![Education for Peace: Montessori and the IB Curriculum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669929818/postoakschoolorg/sikajn3ydru3wmcyoae9/hero-TPOS_Image_Stock_2022_1291.jpg","width":1920}])
Kim Harrison, High School Academic Coordinator
- High School
- IB
- Montessori
![Celebrating Spanish Culture at Post Oak]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668619134/postoakschoolorg/n54qof4lc1473pwuznst/hero-DSC_8831.jpg","width":1920}])
Irma Alarcon, Elementary Associate Teacher, with Andrea Novak, High School Spanish Teacher, and Patricia Onofre, Middle School Spanish Specialist
- High School
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