Dr. Cottingham was appointed Interim Upper School Director in July 2021, and her Pingry experience includes three years as Upper School Academic Dean and a semester as Interim English Department Chair.
History
The Middle School history curriculum encourages students to develop an understanding of the past and its impact on the world in which they live. Over the course of the program, students work collaboratively to identify the challenges and opportunities people have faced throughout history, understand that there are multiple perspectives on these issues, and develop empathy for others, both past and present. Through an exploration of a wide variety of historical sources, students work to develop their critical reading, writing, and research skills.