Academics

Each student chooses one course for the session. This allows her to engage with her subject deeply and memorably. All students benefit from small class size, individual instruction, collaborative group work, and inventive projects. They are challenged to participate in discussions, work with others, and express themselves creatively.

Girls are expected to complete daily assignments, and present a larger project at the end of the program. However, we find students are more open-minded and learn more when they are not assigned homework or graded. Our instructors come with a wide variety of backgrounds – bringing knowledge, guidance and fun to the classroom. They demand hard work and fill the class with projects and hands-on work.

Staff Bios

Heather Sheehan: Program Director
We are so excited to welcome Heather to the Summer Circles. She is currently earning her PhD at Columbia University in NYC; she has also taught in the high-school setting and worked with a number of strong, academic summer programs. She is energetic, enthusiastic and very attuned to the needs of students. She’s also a lot of fun!

Sydney Lake: Director of Residential Life
Sydney currently works at the College as our Assistant Coordinator of Community Service. She joins us as the Director of Residential Life, bringing years of experience in the all-girls residential environment as well as her skills in service and leadership.

Erina Harris: Teacher, Creative Writing
An amazing teacher and writer, Erina earned her MFA from the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop. She has founded and edited magazines and literary journals, is the recipient of many awards, and is published in four countries. She currently teaches at the Writers’ Workshop and is especially committed to working in the all-girls environment.

more info to come...

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