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Tarullo’s Journey Through TimePosted 11/04/2024 by Miles Kahn

From small-town roots to classrooms around the world, Nicole Tarulo’s story is one of resilience and a passion for teaching.  To many, finding a place to belong is essential. For Nicole Tarullo, a ... More

Keeping it Fit with NicoloPosted 10/31/2024 by Lei Brewer

Brittany Nicolo inspires her students and coworkers to engage in physical activity and better eating habits to stay as healthy as they can. For the last 13 years, P.E. teacher Brittany Nicolo has made... More

Setting Up a Successful SeasonPosted 10/30/2024 by Carlie Quinney

Jordan Graham applies her coaching skills to the Thomas Jefferson Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team.  Thomas Jefferson’s Girls’ Volleyball is coming in fast and strong with new varsity head coach ... More

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