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In the arts, vigor equals passion, both in teaching the traditional and contemporary approaches to art-making, and in the kind of self-expression, dedication to craft, and focus on creativity that we try to inspire in our students."

We find success when we help students to realize the power of the word yet. 'I don’t understand this' becomes 'I don’t understand this yet.'"

Collaboration and cooperation are hallmarks of Dana Hall culture, both in the classroom and in our broader community life. It's within a context of shared discovery, of learning with and from one another, that individual student growth and leadership are nurtured."

In the Math Department, academic vigor shines as students wrestle joyfully — solo or side by side — with challenging problems, ask bold questions, and discover that the true power of math lies not in answers, but in fearless curiosity." 

A successful student masters something new and stretches her mind. A student might obtain content and learn some facts, rules, or structures—this is mastering something new. Stretching her mind means she must also gain an understanding of complexity."

When students dive into a Performing Arts activity, they open their souls to any combination of gifts that await—in connection, in experience, in achievement."  

Student success is measured not only by proficiency, but by confidence. I want students to leave class willing to take risks, communicate authentically, and recognize how much they can accomplish in another language."