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Sara Gould

Franklin Academy’s December Intersession: A Unique Opportunity for Growth and Exploration

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many students are gearing up for the holiday break. However, at Franklin Academy, the period between

Gratitude at Franklin Academy: Celebrating the Journey Together

It is not surprising that the word around Franklin Academy this time of year is gratitude. This feeling permeates every aspect of our work, from

Fall Family Weekend: Community, Collaboration, and a Growth Mindset

As the autumn leaves began to change, families arrived on campus eager to experience the unique spirit of Franklin during Fall Family Weekend, an annual

Franklin in LA: Executive Function & The College Admissions Experience

Last week, Alex Morris-Wood, Head of School, and I had the privilege of representing Franklin Academy at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Annual

Early College Experience Program With UCONN

Since its founding, Franklin Academy has served bright students with unique learning styles. Complementing our Honors program to offer our students additional intellectual stimulation, we

A Great First Week Back at Franklin Academy

As the summer days fade and the crispness of fall arrives, Franklin Academy has once again come to life with the start of the 2024-2025

Josh Weissbach

Videography at Franklin Academy

For the last decade, video production has been a consistent, valuable, and expanding part of the arts curriculum at Franklin Academy at a time when

Alex Morris-Wood

Your Future at Franklin: The 2024-25 Academic Year

Each year, 80-85 students from around the world come to East Haddam, Connecticut, to experience The Franklin Academy Difference. As the premiere boarding school for

Kinsley Rausch-Dudzic

The Power of Perspective

This past June, I had the honor of being one of six chaperones on a Baltic Sea cruise with nineteen Franklin Academy students and six

Lessons in Leadership & Sustainability

Attending the Educators Conference at The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas is an experience I will never forget, as it has already altered how I

The Importance of the Fall College Trip

The college admissions process can be complex, particularly for neurodivergent students. Among the most exciting aspects of this journey are college tours. Visiting campuses provides

Josh Acocella-Stollerman

Evaluations & Accessing Accommodations in College

If a student receives accommodations in high school and wants to continue receiving accommodations in college or the workplace, having an updated neuropsychological evaluation is

Bryan Cushing

Anthrozoology: Introducing a New Science Field to Franklin Academy

As a new member of the Franklin community, I am looking forward to the start of the upcoming academic year! I am really excited to

Matt Landry-McWilliams

The Franklin Difference: Empowering Creativity Through Performing Arts

As the Arts Department Chair and Director of Performing Arts, I am thrilled to share the remarkable achievements and vibrant experiences of the past school

Dan Gould

Launching Athletics at Franklin Academy

The most crucial part of any new program is creating a solid foundation, which is precisely what we are doing with Franklin Academy’s new Athletics

Alex Morris-Wood

Re-Imagining a Post-Graduate Year

Students across the country are grappling with their college enrollment decisions. For many, it is because of the nationwide challenges with the federal financial aid

Chelsea Lazos

Fun + Kindness + Inclusion = Life-changing Community

Here at Franklin Academy, “community” is not just a word. It’s a way of life here. We foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where

Josh Acocella-Stollerman

What Integrated Mental Health Supports Look Like

The mental health needs of adolescents have increased, especially since the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students diagnosed with developmental differences, such as autism and

Alex Morris-Wood

Transforming Education: Authentic Student and Family-Centered Learning

As the Head of School Elect, it is my pleasure to share with you the transformative journey we have embarked upon at Franklin Academy, a

Cindy Pope

Everyone deserves an education tailored to their unique strengths and needs.

As the Dean of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives, it is my pleasure to welcome you as you explore Franklin Academy. Choosing the right learning environment

Sara Gould

Putting Passions into Education

At Franklin Academy, we believe that education should be driven by passion. Our students bring diverse interests, from music to animals to coding, and our

Kinsley Rausch-Dudzic

Lessons Franklin Faculty Learn from Our Alumni

Once I was shocked by an alumna’s surprised question: “You remember me?” I thought, “How could we ever forget you?” Here’s what I want our

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