Curriculum Detail

Social Studies

The Social Studies Department offers a variety of courses designed to help students better understand themselves and their world. Courses emphasize the comprehension and appreciation of the relationships and interdependence of people and cultures. Instruction focuses on analytical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, interpretation, study skills, and research techniques. The Social Studies Department also works in close cooperation with the English Department to coordinate the two curricula wherever possible and to teach research-paper-writing skills appropriate to both programs.

Department Faculty

Ms. Alice Bauer

Upper School Social Studies

Rutgers University - Bachelors
Southern Methodist University - Master of Arts
Beth Gaffga

Middle School Social Studies

DePaul University - M. Ed.
Williams College - B.A.
Abigail Goldberg

Upper School Human Development/Social Studies

University of Arizona - B.A.
CU Boulder - M.A.
Mr. Greg Hansen

Middle School Social Studies

Colorado College - B.A.
Ben Hockenbarron

Upper School Social Studies
Mr. Chris Lyskawa

Middle School Social Studies

University of Portland - Masters in Arts of Teaching
Siena College - BA History
Scott Schneider

Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance

Colorado State University - B.A.