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Five Questions for...Trenton Stewart, Education Technology Specialist
Five Questions for...Trenton Stewart, Education Technology Specialist

Trenton Stewart joined the Nueva community two years ago as the Education Technology Specialist. In this role, he supports faculty and staff through behind-the-scenes work that enhances their daily lives, including training, managing systems, and developing solutions. Get to know him as part of our "Five Questions For" series.

In Conversation: David and Zubin
In Conversation: David and Zubin


Our video series, In Conversation, features candid conversations between members of the Nueva community. In our fifth episode, David L. ’33 sits down with PE teacher Zubin Mobedshahi ’03.

Lower School Digs Into Food Systems With Community Service Learning
Lower School Digs Into Food Systems With Community Service Learning

This year, the Lower School community service learning (CSL) series is focused on the food system. Teachers have been weaving this theme into their curricula, and with the campus garden, compost systems, and café, students have a plethora of opportunities to deepen their understanding of food production, the importance of healthy soils, sustainable waste practices, and the direct impact of these factors on health and well-being. 

Five—ok, Six—Questions for...Jessie Dubreuil, Upper School English Teacher & 10th Grade Dean
Five—ok, Six—Questions for...Jessie Dubreuil, Upper School English Teacher & 10th Grade Dean

Jessie Dubreuil is fascinated by the permeable line between students’ academic lives and their lives outside the classroom, and her career has centered on the combination of the two. A member of the English faculty and the 10th grade dean, Jessie brings her experience and passion as both an educator and teaching and learning administrator to her work. Get to know her as part of our "Five Questions For" series.

In Conversation: Rowan and Allen
In Conversation: Rowan and Allen

Our video series, In Conversation, features candid conversations between members of the Nueva community. In our fourth episode, Rowan B. ’26 sits down with english teacher Allen Frost.

Snapshots: Middle School Adventure Day
Snapshots: Middle School Adventure Day

On Friday, September 20, the entire Middle School went off-campus for Adventure Day. It’s a day of bonding as well as practicing the skills of traveling together as a group—behaving responsibly when off campus, taking care of your things, and listening to instructions—all in preparation for the May Trips.

A Lesson on Joy and Resilience
A Lesson on Joy and Resilience

"When I signed up for the first Nueva Community Service Learning (CSL) trip to the Philippines, I never imagined I would end up in a small coastal town singing pop songs while crafting with local boys—which would end up teaching me a lesson on joy and resilience. Yet, that’s exactly what happened in July this past summer," writes junior Kayla L. 

Lee Fertig

Head of School

"Nueva is more than just a school for gifted learners. It’s more than just a place where students focus on design thinking and social emotional learning. It’s a beloved community, inclusive and compassionate, collectively embracing diverse perspectives and empowering everyone to make choices that benefit the world."
 

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The Nueva School is a member of many professional organizations and associations. We believe we become better because of our connections to and within these groups. The Nueva School is jointly accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS)*, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CAIS), the Independent School Data Exchange (INDEX),  the California Independent Schools Business Officers Association (CAL-ISBOA), and the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS).


*Nueva is proud to be a founding member of the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS).