In the Depths Dr. Mike Davis·March 9, 2023I suspect that lots of you are Star Wars freaks like me. I was in third grade when...Head of School
What Is on the Minds of Independent School Leaders Dr. Mike Davis·February 27, 2023This past week, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual conference. NAIS is a professional...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Substance Abuse Prevention in a Changing World Dr. Mike Davis·February 9, 2023This week at Colorado Academy, substance abuse experts from the Soundcheck Prevention Network spoke to Seventh, Eighth, Ninth,...Head of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
Celebrating the Magic of Words Angie Crabtree·February 27, 2023The Lower School completed our Trimester 2 book, The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds. This is a...Lower SchoolLower School Principal
‘I Can Do Hard Things’ Angie Crabtree·January 2, 2023One of our Formative Five skills in the Lower School is GRIT. We define GRIT as I step...Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Scenes From the Principal’s Window Angie Crabtree·December 1, 2022I remember moving into my office at Colorado Academy in July 2019. One of the things I immediately...Lower SchoolLower School Principal
Fad or Enduring Truth? Bill Wolf-Tinsman·March 24, 2023I’ve been doing this a while, so I have seen some things come and go over the last...Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Summer Is Around the Corner Bill Wolf-Tinsman·February 27, 2023As I type these words, the mercury is hovering around five degrees, a full 27 degrees below freezing;...Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
In Support of Friendship Bill Wolf-Tinsman·January 2, 2023I recently read two different articles that got me thinking. The first, from the New York Post, outlined...Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Norm-setting in a new school year Max Delgado·October 3, 2022Understanding that our students are fresh off the summer, teachers often spend the first couple of weeks of...On CAmpus NewsletterUpper SchoolUpper School Principal
And we’re off! Max Delgado·August 31, 2022At the Upper School, we’ve had a fabulous start to the 2022-2023 school year. Per our tradition, our...On CAmpus NewsletterUpper SchoolUpper School Principal
Telling your story through the years Max Delgado·June 2, 2022Editor’s note: The Colorado Academy Upper School Principal Max Delgado delivered this address to Seniors and their families...Upper SchoolUpper School Principal
What Do You Enjoy Struggling Through? Katy Wood Hills·March 26, 2023One of my favorite experiences at CA has been serving as an Upper School advisor. When a student...Arts DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
The Woman Who Turned Nashville into the Music City Katy Wood Hills·February 27, 2023This past week, I traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to attend a conference devoted to supporting women leaders in...ArtsArts Director
Thick Skin: Celebrating the Artist Nick Cave Katy Wood Hills·January 30, 2023Though I think about the impact of the art of Nick Cave all year long, I want to...ArtsArts DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
Winter 2023 Captain’s Award Bill Hall·February 27, 2023Every competitive athletic season, the Colorado Academy Department of Athletics recognizes, through the Captain’s Award, an individual who...Athletic DirectorAthletics
Athletics Top 10 (Out of So Many!) Bill Hall·January 30, 2023With the hope that I won’t upset too many alumni or parents, who I’m sure cherish their own...Athletic DirectorAthleticsOn CAmpus Newsletter
Winter Sports Preview 2022-2023 Bill Hall·January 2, 2023The winter sports season is upon us. Colorado Academy teams have found their footing and are headed into...Athletic DirectorAthleticsOn CAmpus Newsletter
Reframing college selection goals Sonia Arora·October 3, 2022We are in full swing here in the College Office, hosting admissions representatives from around the country and...College CounselingCollege Counseling DirectorOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Meet David Jones ’09, Associate Director of College Counseling Sonia Arora·August 29, 2022When you return to the Froelicher Upper School this fall, you’ll notice some changes up here on the...AlumniCollege CounselingCollege Counseling DirectorOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Puzzling through it all Sonia Arora·February 9, 2022On the Colorado Academy campus, our trees are not abloom, and the days feel only slightly longer. Nonetheless,...College CounselingCollege Counseling DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
The Power of Effective Questions Allison Peters Jensen·February 27, 2023“Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to...Libraries Director
Inquiring Minds Want to Know… Allison Peters Jensen·January 30, 2023Colorado Academy librarians frequently discuss the following questions with students, teachers, parents, and visitors. How many books are...Libraries DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
The Letter-Writing Cure Allison Peters Jensen·December 21, 2022Dear Colorado Academy Community, Happy New Year! The Library Department hopes that you enjoyed the holiday break with...Libraries Director
Parent Association Events Bring Winter Warmth Amy McPheeters·January 30, 2023Here in Colorado, winter can mean shorter days, colder temperatures, and sometimes icy side streets for weeks at...All-School NewsOn CAmpus NewsletterParent Association
Who is the Parent Association at Colorado Academy? YOU! Amy McPheeters·September 1, 2022The start of a new school year has always inspired a sense of excitement in me. As a...All-School NewsParent Association
Spring is a season of leadership renewal for the Parent Association Kellie Prall·March 18, 2022I’ve been involved with the Colorado Academy Parent Association for several years now, and I have to say...On CAmpus NewsletterParent Association
The Power of Indigenous Wisdom Daniela Meltzer·March 24, 2023I have been interested in the philosophy and worldview of Indigenous cultures for most of my life. When...HorizonsHorizons DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
VIP Tour of Horizons Programs Highlights Out-Of-School Learning Daniela Meltzer·February 27, 2023Last summer Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona embarked on a tour of three Horizons...HorizonsHorizons Director
The Power of Assembly Daniela Meltzer·January 30, 2023As we emerge from the shadow of lockdowns and quarantines brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is...HorizonsHorizons Director
Award-winning author meets with literature class Sarah Wright·January 30, 2021Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward...Inclusivity Director
Students of multicultural backgrounds meet with alumni Sarah Wright·November 27, 2020This month our Upper School students who are part of the Students of Racially Diverse Backgrounds Affinity Group...Inclusivity DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter
The art of civil discourse Sarah Wright·October 29, 2020The art of civil discourse is not an easy one. Some even avoid having civil conversations in a...Inclusivity DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter