Eagle Hill School - Greenwich
Hear from Maureen Nisch about the supportive culture and environment of Eagle Hill School.
Meet Maureen Nisch
Teacher Ambassador
I love that classes at Eagle Hill-Greenwich are small, intimate and truly individualized to maximize growth and development for each student. Also, being a teacher at Eagle Hill is more than just a position for me, it's a lifestyle: a family-oriented culture that cares about my personal well-being as well as my professional growth as a teacher.
Teaching
- Upper School Tutorial Teacher
Awards
- 2009-2010 Charlotte M. Hamill Scholarship, Reading Specialist Program, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Presenter at Learning Disabilities of America conferences (2011, 2013, 2014, 2018) and National Council of Teachers of English conference (2016)
Teacher Certification Program
Why I Teach
I've always aspired to be surrounded by people who love to learn and grow. It was a natural progression in my life's journey to become a teacher.
I started my professional career as a high school English Language Arts teacher. While this position was rewarding and an important step in my growth in the educational field, I underwent a transformation when I realized I wanted to specialize in helping students who struggle with language-based learning differences.
With that mindset, I sought out the best graduate-level reading specialist program I could find and now dedicate my life to helping students become thoughtful, independent readers who think critically about text and information.
It is a joy to see students overcome mental and emotional battles with themselves when they realize that they can be successful at anything they attempt. I am most inspired by my students because they teach me every day that, with a little encouragement, support and understanding, anything is possible.