News Archive

June

Science Teacher Sees Results in Remote Learning Experiment

6/16/2020

Ross Lyons, chemistry and biology teacher at the High School, saw unexpected results in his students during remote learning.

High School Recognizes Student Academic Achievement

6/15/2020

The High School awards Optime Merens, bar pins, and Cum Laude to students every year. Check out the list of students who achieved each of these honors for the 2019-2020 academic year, including the Class of 2021 book awards.

Ensworth Virtual Choir Concert by Grades 4–8

6/10/2020

Kirby Wiley '10

Students in grades 4-8 worked hard, alongside Middle School Choir Director Aaron Velthouse, Technology Coordinator Brad Wilkerson, and Technology Support Specialist Ben Sams, to produce Ensworth’s first-ever Virtual Choir Concert.

Ashley Glotta Appointed Ensworth Head Volleyball Coach

6/8/2020

Ensworth School has appointed Ashley Slay Glotta as the new High School Volleyball Head Coach. Ashley graduated from Ensworth in 2014 where she was a multi-sport student-athlete and member of state championship teams in both volleyball and basketball.

A Statement from David Braemer, Head of School

6/3/2020

David Braemer, Head of School, addresses the Ensworth community about recent events and the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

May

Select Seniors Synthesize Ensworth Career with Capstone Projects

5/20/2020

Despite the challenges associated with completing the academic requirements, seniors persevered in their Capstone projects.

Eighteen of Class of 2020 Take Sports to the Next Level

5/19/2020

Eighteen student-athletes will continue their athletic endeavors at the college level in baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

Grades 3 and 4 Continue Performative Education Remotely

5/12/2020

Although students in Grades 3 and 4 would have preferred to perform in Frist Hall to all K–8 students, now everyone can view the Grade 3 Vocabulary Parade and Grade 4 Biography Fair at home.

The Evolution of Mr. Magee’s Guitar Teaching During Remote Learning

5/8/2020

Doug Magee, Associate Head of the High School and guitar teacher for the Arts department, shares how his teaching style has evolved over several weeks of remote learning.

Corn Elder ’13 and Dontavia Waggoner '20 Named to All-Decade Basketball Teams

5/7/2020

Dontavia Waggoner '20 and Corn Elder ‘13 were named to the Tennessean’s All-Decade (2010-2019) Basketball Teams.

Lower School Students Serving the Community

5/7/2020

Lower School students and their families have started independent service projects to help underprivileged and vulnerable during the quarantine.

High School Chinese Adapts to Remote Learning

5/5/2020

Andy Kelley has quickly adopted new interactive tools to keep his students proficient at speaking and writing Chinese.

K–8 Spirit Week Combines School Spirit and Athletic Challenges

5/5/2020

K-8 Spirit Week, which includes one school spirit and one challenge each day, has commenced.

Remote Learning at the High School: History Department

5/1/2020

This blog series focuses on how Ensworth’s High School teachers are coping with remote learning during the pandemic. We spoke with Tim Love and David Chanaca of the history department about the creative ways they have found to connect with their classes.

April

Alumnus Brycen Hopkins ’15 Drafted by the Rams

4/27/2020

Brycen Hopkins, a 2015 Ensworth graduate, was drafted by the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Senior Service Scholar Showcase Essays and Reflections

4/22/2020

Despite not being able to present their Service Scholar projects, members of the Class of 2020 published essays and reflections of their noble work.

Lower School World Language Week Underway

4/17/2020

Chinese teacher Caitlin Harris and Spanish teacher Edimary Morales have prepared a fun, educational week for Grades K–5 for World Language Week, April 20–24.

Middle School Faculty Meeting Distance Learning Challenges with Creativity

4/16/2020

From Latin to science, Middle School teachers are displaying just how nimble they can be with the perfect combination of technological resources and creative students.

Ensworth Community Pitches in to Help from Home

4/13/2020

Jenny Krzystowczyk, Technology Integration Specialist for the Middle School, shares a story about how being a maker builds strong communities.

High School Students Learn New Skills Studying from Home

4/9/2020

Students of the High School are learning new, practical skills through online learning during the quarantine.

Ensworth Teachers’ Transition to Online Learning Highlighted in Education Journal

4/8/2020

The Center for Responsive Schools has focused on the work of two Ensworth educators in the recent issue of the Journal of Social and Emotional Learning on the topic of online learning.

Join the Ensworth Chess Championship Online

4/3/2020

The Nashville Chess Club is hosting the Ensworth Chess Championship on Tuesday, April 7 at 3:15 p.m. on chess.com.

March

Corrina Gill '19 Debuts on the Grand Ole Opry

3/31/2020

Recent alumna Corrina Gill’s Opry debut was a bit different, as she played with her parents, Amy ‘74 and Vince, and stepsister Jenny to an empty Opry House due to the global pandemic.

Tyra Gittens '17 Wins SEC Field Athlete of the Year Award

3/30/2020

During her time at Ensworth, Tyra Gittens ‘17 became the most decorated female track athlete in Tennessee history. Her success continues at Texas A&M University where she was recently named the conference’s Women's Field Athlete of the Year.

Girls Basketball Wins Second Straight State Championship

3/7/2020

The High School girls’ basketball team won their sixth and second-straight state championship with their defeat of Brentwood Academy 73-53 on Saturday, March 7.

High School Recognized for Volunteerism

3/4/2020

The State of Tennessee recognized Ensworth, along with the work of two High School students, at February’s Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism.

February

Parent Spotlight: Curtis Shaw Child

2/24/2020

Ensworth Parent Association

The Ensworth Parent Association is spotlighting three Ensworth parents who are building our community one smile at a time.

Dance Marathon Team Raises $43,011

2/11/2020

The Ensworth Dance Marathon, an event hosted by a group of High School students to benefit sick and injured kids at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, raised $43,011.20 on Saturday, February 1.

Announcing the Winner of the 3rd Robin Smith Book Award

2/4/2020

The River, written and illustrated by Caldecott-winning author Elisha Cooper, has won the third annual Robin Smith Book Award, named after the late and beloved Ensworth teacher, Robin Smith.

January

Announcing the New Head of Lower School: Heather Caponi

1/28/2020

After conducting an extensive national search, Ensworth is excited to announce that Heather Caponi will be the new Head of Lower School beginning Summer 2020.