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When does learning most feel like an adventure instead of an obligation?

Elise Mott

Humanities teacher; Director of Community Impact

BACKGROUND

Elise started her independent school career as a history teacher, coach, and ropes course staff member at The Lawrenceville School. Since 1995, she has taught Social Studies and English to every grade at The Fenn School. She chaired the Social Studies department and led the Service Learning program as well as advising and coaching. Elise also serves on the Board of The Witness Tree Institute of Ghana, a teacher professional development program that focused on racial justice.

EDUCATION

B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.A.T., Smith College

WHAT SHE’D SAY TO HER 15-YEAR-OLD SELF

Don’t try to please everyone. You have a voice. Speak your truth.

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NEIA is proud to announce that the NEIA Board of Trustees has formed a senior advisory group to counsel us on areas of improvement in all aspects of the school and to serve as a resource as we refine our curriculum and program.

Welcome Rick Hardy, Amir Reza, and Erdin Beshimov. We are so excited to work with you!

After joining us here at NEIA, Ricky Hardy says, "Some years ago, when I first talked with my friend Jane Du about her vision–to build a school that would be a laboratory for testing new ideas about education, a model for schools across the world, and a place where kids could thrive–I was excited. Now, after seeing NEIA take shape over the past two years, I am even more thrilled to be here. It is a privilege to be around students and teachers once again, and to feel that unmistakable energy of a true learning community, one whose values–empathy, creativity, and community–are ones I deeply believe in. I also believe that the world needs NEIA because it is built on a vital principle: that a school must have the capacity to evolve, to respond to changes in the world around it, and thereby to inspire students to be thoughtful stewards of that world. NEIA is just such a school, and I am honored to be a part of it."

Read more about our senior advisory group here: https://neiacademy.org/neias-new-senior-advisors/

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Yesterday, Matt Forcier of LMV Productions spoke to Baldev’s Entrepreneurship class. He presented his real-world experience as a film production business owner. Matt shared with students his process of team building, business development, and, most importantly, believing in yourself. His message was taking every opportunity to be involved in your business and focus on what you are passionate about.

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Elise Mott

Humanities teacher; Director of Community Impact

WHAT SHE’D SAY TO HER 15-YEAR-OLD SELF

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