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Faculty News Archive

2025

  • March

    Melissa Tranchida P ’34, ’36, ’37, Computer Science Department Chair

    Hackley Perspectives: Code as Canvas

    By Melissa Tranchida, Computer Science Department Chair
    In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Computer Science Department Chair Melissa Tranchida reflects on the artistry of computer science. “Artists exist in many capacities within the field of Computer Science,” she writes. “Whether students are digitally editing images, showcasing interactive games, exploring connections between code and graphical elements, or making decisions about a gradient within the user experience of their mobile application. In every one of these projects, the students are artists in their own right, using code as their canvas. Hackley students epitomize the joy of learning, and the art of coding is one they enroll in without checking off a graduation credit.” Read the post here.
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  • February

    Sue Harmon P ’13, ’16, Lower School teacher

    Hackley Perspectives: The Power of Kindness

    By Sue Harmon, Lower School teacher
    In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Lower School teacher Sue Harmon reflects on the power of kindness. “As an educator, I have been able to weave kindness throughout the curriculum and our everyday lessons and activities. The students quickly learn to embrace a classroom where kindness, respect, and friendship are the cornerstone and expectation.” Read the post here.
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  • Coach Fran Stanek, Varsity Wrestling, and Coach Natalie Hopp-Gaven, Girls' Varsity Soccer

    Varsity Coaches Reach Milestones in Their Sports

    Hackley’s Varsity Wrestling Coach Fran Stanek recorded his 200th dual meet win in January, and Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach Natalie Hopp-Gaven won her 100th game back in the fall.
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  • January

    Hackley Theater Teacher Honored by Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators

    Performing Arts teacher Willie Teacher was honored recently with the 2025 Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators Educator Award!
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  • Josh Samuel, Assistant Director of the Lower School

    Hackley Perspectives: The Parent-Teacher Partnership – A Shared Support System

    By Josh Samuel, Assistant Director of the Lower School
    In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Assistant Director of the Lower School Josh Samuel shares his thoughts on the importance of the parent-teacher relationship. “At Hackley, we believe in working with parents. Parents and teachers may not always agree on every approach, but when we assume positive intent — especially during the toughest of conversations — and come to the table with open hearts and minds, the partnership is stronger for it.” Read the post here.
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