Miquon was a place I had heard about for years. With its creek, woods, and progressive approach to education, the school seemed like a magical place. The first time I visited, on a sunny fall day, I immediately understood why Miquon earned such a reputation. I support Miquon's Director of Admissions in growing our vibrant…READ MORE »
I am absolutely overjoyed to be a part of the beautiful learning that is happening at Miquon! I grew up in Delaware County, playing stickball on the corner with neighbors, seeking patches of dirt to dig for worms, and drawing with anything I could get my hands on. These passions persist today through plein air…READ MORE »
I am thrilled to be teaching at Miquon! I grew up in Mount Airy and have memories of swimming in the pool, looking for crawfish in the creek, and making up songs with friends as a camper at Miquon Day Camp in the summers. After about ten years of teaching third grade, I am excited…READ MORE »
I first learned of Miquon while in graduate school in Oakland, CA, more than a decade before I found my way out east and set foot on campus. In the years that followed, the school dotted my radar twice more and never through any effort of my own. Then, circumstances brought my family east in…READ MORE »
In 2015, I was searching for a place to apply the Progressive teaching philosophy that existed in the pages of my graduate school readings. I was lucky enough to find Miquon and be hired as a teacher here. Through my time leading first, second and third graders, I was able to see Progressive pedagogy come…READ MORE »
My family found Miquon in 2019 when we were looking for a school for our child. Our family values education, nature, and community. We were enthralled at the Fall Open House by the campus, the community, and the curriculum (and the campfire). Since our child started at Miquon the following year, I've found myself drawn…READ MORE »
I am so excited to be joining the Miquon community as School Counselor! As a National Certified Counselor, I have gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that students may face throughout the lifespan. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive school environment where all children feel respected, valued,…READ MORE »
After living and teaching in Chicago and France, I first made my way to this little haven in the woods that is Miquon in 2016. One thing I love about working in the Nursery is the challenge of an emergent curriculum, an approach that begins with the child’s interests–even if they diverge from my own…READ MORE »
I worked at Miquon during the 2020-21 school year, then spent a year at a Washington State YMCA working in science education with middle school students. Working in environmental education gave me an amazing opportunity to meet new students every week, and to use nature as our classroom — something I love about working at…READ MORE »
My first experience with Miquon was as a day camper, where I have fond memories of playing by the creek in the shade of the woods. As a city kid, these early interactions with nature imprinted on me and cultivated a lasting love of the outdoors. As an educator, I believe that pedagogy should be…READ MORE »
As a teacher at Miquon since 2011, my personal emphasis has been on music as a group experience. Along with the staples of general music (singing and dancing as the first and most spontaneous response to music), instrumental skills are refined through the use of xylophones, glockenspiels, and recorders as a first ensemble exploration. The…READ MORE »
I believe the best way to learn how to teach and connect with children is through working with all ages. I have had the wonderful experience of working with Miquon children since 2011 and have enjoyed each moment on campus with students, other teachers, and families. Prior to Miquon, I taught at Greene Street Friends…READ MORE »
One of my favorite things about Miquon is when our whole community comes together on Friday mornings for assembly. Each group sits with their buddy group and everyone is sincerely excited to see each other! It's a time when we sing songs, tell stories, or perform plays. Every month or so, we will also work…READ MORE »
Miquon has been a solidly nurturing, transformative, loving presence in my life for as far back as my memory will take me, beginning in the ‘80s when my mom started her decades-long career as a Miquon teacher, spanning through my journey as a student turned ‘95 alum, and reaching present day where my children are…READ MORE »
I remember the first time I heard of The Miquon School. I was a third and fourth grade teacher at a Progressive school in the Hudson Valley, NY. As I planned my classes, I found materials initially developed at Miquon, and I felt a deep sense of camaraderie with the school for how it encouraged…READ MORE »
I am beyond excited to start my journey at Miquon. When I first heard about it, I was curious about its Progressive educational model and unique wooded setting. After visiting, I was totally enchanted by these qualities. When I saw the self-directedness with which students conduct themselves in and outside of the classroom, I knew…READ MORE »
I am an educator with experience in both traditional and Montessori classrooms, holding instructional certifications as a PreK-4 teacher and a Reading Specialist through the state of Pennsylvania. My education and experience has helped me to support young learners in a variety of ways, using a multitude of tools and methods. I hope to bring…READ MORE »
What struck me on my first visit to Miquon was how the landscape itself seemed to speak. The walk from the Schuylkill River, whose name a kind Lyft driver helped me pronounce days earlier, into the wooded campus offered wonderful opportunities to get to know and interact with the area. Trees line both sides of…READ MORE »
I am thrilled to be at Miquon, a school that considers the outdoor classroom to be just as important as the indoor classroom. After teaching at a forest school in Brooklyn's Prospect Park for several years, I returned to my hometown of Philadelphia in 2022 with my family. I discovered Miquon while searching for a…READ MORE »
I am so excited to be joining the Miquon community as a Teacher in the Nursery Classroom! Growing up in Germany, I always felt a deep passion for connecting with young children and teaching them in nature. Over the past ten years, I have worked in a variety of nature based Preschools and even created…READ MORE »
When I came to Miquon it felt like coming home; it reminded me of summer camp, of the woods by my dad’s house, and seeing the teaching and learning happening here, a philosophical home. Miquon’s tenets resonate with my belief that there are many ways of knowing and learning, and that a teacher’s responsibility is…READ MORE »
What do I enjoy most about being at Miquon? Right off the bat, three things come to mind. I really like the musical scene here on campus, my Miquon colleagues are top notch, and the campus is beautiful year round. I also love teaching at the same school my child attended. Before starting at Miquon…READ MORE »
I first heard about Miquon through the teaching fellowship program at William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, where I completed a two-year fellowship and later became an associate teacher. I was drawn to Miquon’s progressive learning approach, which aligns with my teaching style. I enjoy discovering how students learn best to nurture their talents and…READ MORE »
My first visit to Miquon was for a spring Open House in 2015. I was in search of a kindergarten for my son, and was immediately charmed by the idyllic setting and creative energy in the classrooms. My son has since graduated and my daughter is a current 4th grader. Over the past three years…READ MORE »
I do lots of things. When I'm not working at Miquon, I am usually with my family, doing…well…anything! I play music and freelance as a photographer; I have produced and engineered several records; I have traveled all around the country with my awesome wife (and then with our awesome kids); I am an artist, a…READ MORE »
I am excited to join the Miquon staff. I have spent the last 13 years working in business offices of private independent schools. Prior to that, I worked in public accounting and a Fortune 100 company. Working in an independent school environment allows me to apply both my business skills and my education degree. I…READ MORE »
I came to Miquon with my children in 2011. That first year I covered a sabbatical position so I was able to be at school with both of my children, which was lovely and rewarding. In 2016 I was hired as the Art Teacher, and I have been excited to be a part of our…READ MORE »
I first discovered Miquon in 2020 while looking for a potential future school for my newly-born daughter. To be honest, I never knew schools like Miquon existed. In all my experiences, I assumed they all looked the same: a tall, red building surrounded by four brick walls. That assumption was completely shattered when I stepped…READ MORE »
When I first heard of Miquon in the Spring of 2015, I had recently moved from New York City and was hoping to find a school in the Philadelphia area that aligned with my progressive pedagogical practice. On one of my initial visits, I watched each student in the 2nd and 3rd grades find a…READ MORE »
I believe physical education is a vital component of the total education of an individual. Through quality physical education, students have the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. It provides them with skills they can apply to lifetime sports and leisure activities, promotes habits conducive to healthful living, fosters positive social interactions, and…READ MORE »
I discovered Miquon in 2013 when my children attended our summer day camp. I became enchanted with the campus and community. First, I taught Art at the camp and after a few summers weaving in the fields and printing with leaves, I knew I wanted to spend more time here. I spent one crazy (and…READ MORE »
As a child my parents often found me up in my favorite tree, reading a book. So when I saw the opportunity to join the staff at the Miquon School in a dreamy little library in the woods, at a school where children’s independence and creativity are nourished, my attention was piqued. After earning my…READ MORE »
I believe that a high quality education is one where children are actively constructing meaning in interdependent and personally significant ways. I am excited to join Miquon’s community of learners as a 5th/6th grade teacher. I bring with me progressive, traditional, special and general education experiences across four states. I earned my masters at Bank…READ MORE »
I am thrilled to be working with the Miquon community as a social-emotional learning support coordinator and as a member of the Child Guidance Team! My career began as a special education teacher in Chester, Pennsylvania 15 years ago. Through that experience I developed a deep passion for individualized instruction and emotional intelligence which led…READ MORE »
I heard about Miquon years ago during my morning commute to high school. A fellow student often talked to peers on the train about a magical place called Miquon, from which she had left and loved to the core. I was curious. The passion with which she talked about her school seemed so different from…READ MORE »
I love to see the outdoor play that happens here in various forms; it ranges from peaceful and serene to joyous and loud when the children are enjoying the space. In a business and finance role, duties can be routine, so I enjoy the very inviting and warm atmosphere of Miquon and its staff, as…READ MORE »
I came to Miquon to teach in the fourth grade during the 2014-15 school year, looking forward to learning alongside children who are curious and immersed in the world around them. I love the freedom that we have at Miquon to delve deeply into topics of interest and to support the growth of children as…READ MORE »
