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2023–2024 Innovation in Teaching and Learning Fellows

Newark Academy’s Innovation in Teaching and Learning Fellowship Program supports faculty fellows annually through $10,000 stipends for the research, development and implementation of projects that enhance the NA student experience. This year’s fellows were Charles Grossen, Tim McCall and Patty Pascal.

Sally Toffey, one of the first female leaders on Newark Academy’s Board of Trustees and alumni parent, made a gift to the Endowed Fund for Faculty Innovation. Each year, a Toffey Fellow will be chosen to work on innovative approaches that focus on helping students develop the critical and creative thinking skills necessary to understand and engage with multiple perspectives around complex issues. Sally sadly passed away in June 2023 but has left a lasting legacy for the support of our faculty.

Charles Grossen – Mathematics

Charles has used the fellowship to enhance his Geometry classroom with interactive software that allows students to manipulate physical objects, rather than merely working with the geometrical concepts on paper.

Tim McCall – Humanities

Tim has used the fellowship to gather and create resources for the IB History course, cultivating students’ intellectual curiosity and empathy as they gain a deeper understanding of 20th-century African nationalist and independence movements.

Patty Pascal – Languages

Patty has used the fellowship to implement projects allowing students to explore the history, ideologies and artistic voices of Spain and Latin American countries from the 17th century to the present. The multidisciplinary units she designed will enhance her students’ language skills along with their historical knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and cultural competency.