Dedicated to affirming beginning teachers and encouraging their continued growth, the Klingenstein Summer Institute gathers 75 teachers in the beginning years of their careers from across the country and the world for an exploration of teaching styles, educational philosophies, educational issues and personal development. Meeting for two weeks in late June, the Institute challenges participants to embrace the complexities of the classroom and to explore the art of teaching and the delicate balance of subject mastery, judgment, intuition and creativity.

This intensive program offered in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is especially designed to make teachers more effective leaders in the classroom and throughout the school. Participants come together in a variety of workshops, seminars, and collaborative exercises, and are guided by prominent education experts, talented Teachers College professors, and master teachers. Participants also attend a theater production in New York City and explore the neighboring town of Princeton.

The Klingenstein Summer Institute offers a full fellowship, including tuition for three graduate credits, as well as room and board. In addition to the high caliber of the academic program, meals prepared by prominent chefs are a highlight of the Institute. Independent elementary, middle and secondary school teachers who have two to five years of teaching experience in a school with a nondiscriminatory admissions policy are eligible to apply.

Curriculum groups are offered in: Elementary education (through grade 6) OR in one of the following middle/upper school subjects: English, History, Modern and Classical Languages, Mathematics, and Science. We do not have curriculum groups in Physical Education or Studio arts.

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What Past Participants Have Had to Say
"Since day one I have been so energized, impressed and inspired by my classmates, the lead teachers, and the guest speakers. Never in my life have I been in such an amazing environment"
Andy King, The Hackley School, New York

"This institute has given me the understanding and knowledge to face and strategically change myself and my school in meaningful ways."
Telandria Boyd, the Agnus Irwin School, New York

"The two weeks in the institute have been the most professionally and intellectually stimulating weeks of my life."
Deborah Greenberg, Crystal Springs Uplands School, California

"For certain, the Summer Institute has equipped me to become a better educator. Full of new ideas and new understandings."
Ryan Spring, Blair Academy, New Jersey

"I am returning to my school with a renewed energy, faith, and drive and equipped to respond to our head of school's call for better leadership in the classroom."
Divya Muralidhara, The Field School, Washington, D.C

The following past participants of the Summer Institute are available to address questions and provide an insider’s perspective. Please feel free to contact any of these alumni representatives at the e-mail addresses noted:

• Adam Materasso, Ranney School, NJ amaterasso@ranneyschool.org
• Kathy Rueter, Colorado Academy, CO: kathy.rueter@coloradoacademy.org
• Carrie Spring, Julia Morgan School for Girls, CA: cspring@juliamorganschool.org
• Amy Bennett, Stevenson School, CA: ABennett@rlstevenson.org
• Thu Nguyen, Georgetown Day School, DC: tnguyen@gds.org
• Eric Jimenez, William Penn Charter School, PA: ejimenez@penncharter.com
• Beverly Crum, Hanahau'oli School, HI: bcrum@hanahauoli.org
• Mac Caplan, The Rivers School, MA: m.caplan@rivers.org
• Doug MacLeod, The Flint Hill School, VA: dmacleod@flinthill.org
• Steve Noga, Xavier High School, NY: nogas@xavierhs.org
• Jeff Pierce, Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong jeffreygene@gmail.com
• Yom Odamtten, Kingswood-Oxford School, CT: yomodamtten@gmail.com