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Differentiable TeachingPosted 10/28/2024 by Ben Scherer

Mr. Pratarelli has gone above and beyond to help his students to accomplish their goals. Nicholas Pratarelli teaches AP Calculus BC, a class he believes is so difficult that only a few students dare t... More

Navigating the New NormalPosted 10/25/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

TJ counselors support students in a post-pandemic world. As schools continue to adjust to the post-pandemic world, one thing is very clear: students are facing more emotional, social, and academic cha... More

The Crisis of the CourtsPosted 10/16/2024 by Simone DiFalco

A deep dive investigation into TJ’s abandoned tennis courts. For 20+ years, the four tennis courts on the far side of Thomas Jefferson High School have been abandoned. They have remained cracked, ov... More

From the Corps to the Counseling OfficePosted 10/04/2024 by Magnolia McLain

A closer look into the journey and motivations of one of TJ’s amazing counselors. Each student at Thomas Jefferson High School has a counselor who supports them with academic success and planning, c... More

Audio ArtistsPosted 10/03/2024 by Laine Gaherty

Later this year, TJ’s Audio Production Capstone class will release their music to the public on their very own record label. Four years ago, Mark Mallaney created an additional class for the Careers... More

Moving On From MathPosted 10/03/2024 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

TJ’s favorite math teacher makes her move into administration. After fourteen years of teaching math at Thomas Jefferson, Suzanne Meyer is moving on up. Having spent her whole life in Colorado’s s... More

Guiding With HeartPosted 09/30/2024 by Miles Kahn

Maggie Kennedy inspires students to thrive through personal connection and lifelong learning. Maggie Kennedy has been a dedicated counselor at Thomas Jefferson High School for seven years, and has had... More

Unveiling AP SeminarPosted 05/24/2024 by Magnolia McLain

The first year of TJ’s newest English class went differently than most sophomores were expecting. This year I was one of the first TJ students to take AP Seminar. AP Seminar is an English class that... More

Kicking Back With CrowleyPosted 05/24/2024 by Miles Kahn

Brendan Crowley has established himself as a Thomas Jefferson staple. From New York to Virginia to the Mile High City, Brendan Crowley has seen it all. Born in Syracuse, New York, Crowley went to Marc... More

Pre-Workout Pros and NosPosted 05/19/2024 by Nate Bolinske

Exploring the benefits and harms of Pre-Workout supplements, and the growing trend of their usage. Since their invention in 1982, Pre-Workout supplements have become a staple of the fitness industry. ... More