Great Schools Start With Great People

Brownell Talbot’s Enrollment Office receives more than 500 inquiries and tour requests each year, giving the school ample opportunity to anticipate the needs and wants of prospective families. One of the most popular lines of inquiry relates to who BT hires. 

“On a weekly basis, our Enrollment Office hears ‘what sets BT faculty apart?’” said Head of School Kristi N. Gibbs, Ed.D. 

Human resources are an essential part of any organization, and it couldn’t be more true in the school environment, where teachers are the single most important factor in student learning and achievement. The BT parent community shares this belief, with 95.79% of respondents to the 2021‑2022 Parent Satisfaction Survey stating the quality of teachers is very important to their child’s academic experience at BT. 

“Faculty are at the heart of what we do,” said Gibbs. “Their jobs require a level of passion and compassion that goes beyond what is expected or needed of almost any other profession, and it is those two components, more than anything, that we are looking for when we interview candidates.” 

According to Gibbs, BT’s faculty are defined by their commitment to education and whole child instruction, knowledge of their curriculum, and a firm belief that they can make a difference in the life of every student. They are professionals who have undergone extensive training to become experts in their field. The faculty come to BT with several years of experience teaching, often in independent or international schools -BT faculty have an average tenure of 18.5 years. Many have pursued advanced degrees (82% have a master’s degree and five have doctorates), and all are asked to continue their learning through professional development that equips them with the latest teaching methodologies and techniques to help children learn better. 

“I believe that, as the popularity of ChatGPT and AI grows, it will be the human connections that make the difference between a good school and a great school. We are very fortunate to employ so many talented and inspiring professionals who excel in supporting each other and our students socially and emotionally to create the inclusive and welcoming environment that has become a hallmark of Brownell Talbot,” said Gibbs.