BASIS Independent Schools Top National Rankings by Niche

The 2022 Niche school rankings are in, and BASIS Independent Schools continue to soar! Since first established, the BASIS Independent Schools network has grown to six campuses–three of which have graduating classes–in locations across New York, Northern Virginia, the Bay Area, and the greater Seattle area. Just over five years later, campuses across our network have achieved impressive national recognition. Continue reading “BASIS Independent Schools Top National Rankings by Niche” →

October 7, 2021 0

Teacher Appreciation Week at BASIS Independent Schools

Teacher Appreciation Week is observed by many schools across the country during the week of May 3 – 7. Across our network of schools, we wanted to show our teachers (and other school staff members) our appreciation and gratitude for everything they do to make our schools the outstanding educational communities they are. Continue reading “Teacher Appreciation Week at BASIS Independent Schools” →

May 11, 2021 0

Teacher Spotlight: Tyler Coquelin, Physical Education Subject Expert Teacher

It’s Teacher Spotlight time! In this post, we get to know Tyler Coquelin, Physical Education Subject Expert Teacher at BASIS Independent McLean. Mr. Coquelin earned a B.S. in Physical Education from Old Dominion University and is a certified personal trainer. He was attracted to BASIS Independent McLean because he wanted to be a part of an emerging school and help influence the way students look at moving. Continue reading “Teacher Spotlight: Tyler Coquelin, Physical Education Subject Expert Teacher” →

August 18, 2020 0

Faculty Spotlight: Learning Can’t Be Quarantined

This summer, BASIS Independent McLean is featuring articles from the Hawk Talk, their student newspaper. This post comes from their piece on English Subject Expert Teacher, and student newspaper advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Pittman and her reflections on distance learning. Continue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Learning Can’t Be Quarantined” →

August 4, 2020 0

Teacher Spotlight: David Calhoun, Science & Math Subject Expert Teacher

For our next Teacher Spotlight, we highlight , David Calhoun, Science & Math Subject Expert Teacher at BASIS Independent McLean. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry, and in addition to teaching, he has also coached state runner-ups in co-ed flag football, regional final four in boys middle school soccer, and regional champions in girls’ elementary basketball. Currently, he teaches science and math at BASIS Independent McLean, and coaches the middle school boys basketball team. Prior to teaching at BASIS Independent McLean, Mr. Calhoun taught at two BASIS Charter Schools in Texas. Working for a BASIS Curriculum School runs in his family, as two of his three brothers also work at a BASIS Curriculum School. Continue reading “Teacher Spotlight: David Calhoun, Science & Math Subject Expert Teacher” →

June 9, 2020 0

Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Setty, Early Learning

For our first Teacher Spotlight, we highlight Amanda Setty, Early Education Teacher at BASIS Independent McLean. She first started teaching as part of the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program, where she spent two years in rural Japan teaching English to elementary and middle-school students. She was introduced to BASIS Independent Schools when she attended an information session as a prospective parent. She left the meeting thinking, “I want to be part of that!” Continue reading “Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Setty, Early Learning” →

April 13, 2020 0