What Children Need to Learn Today

The acquisition of information is only a small part of effective education in today’s complex world. Incoming Head of Cohen Hillel Academy Amy Gold and Milton Academy Principal of grades K-8 Marshall Carter will discuss “Your Child’s Education: Opening the Doors to Success” on Tuesday, April 14 at CHA in Marblehead. The event is free and open to the public.

In an interview format, Gold and Carter will outline the many skills children need in order to function successfully today and in the future, including knowing how to ask compelling and complex questions; to solve problems both independently and collaboratively; to view challenges with an interdisciplinary lens; to undertake their learning with a growth mindset; and to develop leadership skills grounded in respect, empathy, and kindness.

The two speakers each has more than 20 years of experience in education as teachers and administrators developing and overseeing curricula in elementary and middle schools.

As Associate Head at Rashi, Gold directs the entire academic program for grades K-8, including supervision and evaluation of faculty and curriculum initiatives and implementation, Gold has led curriculum assessment and change with standards and best practices in mind, implemented new math curriculum and STEM initiatives and introduced a comprehensive technology plan. She has presented at Harvard University and the AISNE Business Conference on the usefulness of technology and education. Gold earned her BA from the University of Pennsylvania (1991) and MA in Education in Teaching and Curriculum Design from Boston University School of Education (1997).

At Milton, Carter oversees curriculum development, faculty hiring and professional development and diversity initiatives for a division of 300 students and forty faculty members. Marshall’s impact can be seen through the notable revitalization of the K-8 school at Milton and his vision and work to create and implement a K-12 Strategic Plan. Prior to coming to Milton in 2008, Carter was the Middle School Director at The Rashi School for three years. Before entering administrative and leadership positions, Carter taught Grades 5 through 9 at various school including: Shady Hill School in Cambridge; Campbell Hall in Los Angeles, and Kent Denver in Colorado. He earned his AB from Bowdoin College (1991) and his M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (1997). He has served on the Boards of Shady Hill and the Cambridge-Ellis School.

This is one of several upcoming events to introduce Gold to the community and share her educational vision and expertise. Cohen Hillel Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for grades K-8 located at 6 Community Road in Marblehead. For more information, go towww.cohenhillel.org or call 781-639-2880.