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Gould is more than a traditional college prep school
Our students are actively involved in shaping their own education, taking advantage of opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom and onto the stage, into the field, rivers, mountains, communities, and the world. We think of choice as something additive; Gould students don’t choose this or that, they choose this AND that.
At Gould, we understand that each student is different.
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One Student at a Time
Our small size, dedicated faculty, and approach to teaching and learning allow us to meet students along their individual continuum of academic and social development.
Quick Facts
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What Sets Gould Apart?
We promote curiosity, open-minded exploration, and disciplined analysis in our students’ work.
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News & Events
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What's Happening
From social events to celebrating our outstanding natural surroundings together, our many traditions keep our community tightly knit.
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About Gould's New Dean of Students and Student Life Team
As part of a commitment to continually improving the student experience, Gould has promoted Beth Garfield P'20, '22, '26 to the role of Dean of Students.Over the past three years, she has served in a variety of roles within the Development and Admission departments at Gould, where she focused on attracting prospective families and connecting with alumni. With her previous experience working as a school counselor in New Hampshire and Vermont, she is skilled in learning styles and adolescent behavior. She previously worked at Dothan Brook Elementary School in White River Junction, Vermont, where she was instrumental in designing and implementing a nationally recognized comprehensive school counseling program to improve achievement, attendance, and discipline and close achievement and opportunity gaps. She has worked as a Positive Behavioral Instructional Practice (PBIS) coach, high school counselor, class advisor, teacher mentor, kindergarten teacher, and Yogakids instructor. She also holds a Vermont Level II Professional Educator’s License Endorsement for K-12 School Counselors. This experience, along with her role as a parent of three past and present Gould students, stands to serve the Gould community well.Along with the promotion of Beth Garfield, the Dean of Students role has been redefined to oversee a team of people including the newly created positions of Director of Residential Life (now filled by Abbey Quinn ’09) and Assistant Dean of Students (now filled by Marya Vincent). In addition to incorporating restorative approaches in response to student behavior, the team will focus on developing a process for continually evaluating and improving the student experience. This year they will focus on finding additional ways to incorporate restorative practices and principles by working with the community to revise the Community Guide and review Gould’s Code of Conduct and Policies, and school-wide norms and expectations. They will also lead the creation of a new student center in Bingham with an area dedicated to day students, as well as an additional common area for all students.
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Lori Sherer, P ’16
[Gould] is moving in new and innovative directions; the IDEAS Center and the design-thinking curriculum are an amazing asset for the school. -
Sadie James ’13 | Bates College ’17
I knew that if I wanted to make moves for my skiing and for academics that Gould would be the right place. Gould was the perfect balance between academics and training. -
Sean Xie ’17 (Valedictorian, Class of 2017) | Bowdoin College ’21
People are kind here, and thinking back, the Gould community has fostered my appreciation towards my school, my life, and the people around me.
Gould is a small, co-ed, independent boarding school for grades 8-PG. We are passionate about preparing academically motivated students for college, helping them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world.
