A Rich Mixture of All Kinds of Minds

At TDS, the faculty recognizes and appreciates that students learn differently and are at a variety of readiness levels.

Teachers embrace the diversity of learning styles and levels and do their best to meet each student where they are, both academically and developmentally.

While diverse teaching styles are used in the classroom, teachers also provide support or enrichment for students who need it.

Additionally, our small class sizes allow teachers to spend more time on small group and individual instruction, while also giving teachers a deeper understanding of the needs of each student.

Student Success Team

Our TDS Student Success Team is made up of our Learning and Literacy Specialists, and School Counselors. This team of professionals works closely with one another to serve our students and teachers by supporting learning needs both inside and outside the classroom. Through pulling small groups, consulting with teachers, meeting with students individually, and more, this team works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to fulfill their academic potential.

Jenn Phillips
Jenn PhillipsLiteracy Specialist
Working predominantly in the Lower School, our Literacy Specialist supports students and teachers in the areas of reading, writing, and word study. Working with students in kindergarten through fifth grade, they provide extra instruction and support for students in small group and one-on-one settings. The Literacy Specialist also helps oversee our literacy curricula to ensure that students and teachers have what they need to build a strong literacy foundation in all of our students.