Professional Development

FOSTERING a Dynamic Learning Community

Creating a vibrant learning community starts with teachers and staff. Because of our commitment to professional development, we attract and keep first-class teachers. We recognize and respect the teacher as the key to the future, and we focus on training that supports their work in developing a child's highest potential for learning and living.

Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, who trained teachers locally and internationally for decades, made professional development a priority when she became the head of Corbett Prep – then known as Independent Day School – in the 1990s. Read more about Dr. Swarzman here.

Professional development

Corbett Prep's commitment to professional development begins with hiring faculty who value opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves. As educators, we embrace the Olympic mentality: the best always work to be better.

This means building in the time for study, reflections, and review. During teacher in-service every Tuesday, half-day workshops monthly, week-long intensive training before the start of school and conferences throughout the year, we provide the clear message that we are a culture that supports a lifelong learning mentality.