Helping Students Find Their Confidence Again How the right environment, support, and opportunities for success can change the way students see themselves as learners ⁠ For many students with learning differences, school has not always been a place where they have felt successful. Repeated frustration can eventually shape not only how students approach learning, but...Read More

When “I Can’t” Really Means “This Feels Too Hard” Guidance from Hillside Social Worker Dena Glazer on helping children work through frustration and build confidence at home When a child says, “I can’t do this,” it can be tempting to immediately respond, “Yes, you can.” But Hillside’s Social Worker Dena Glazer encourages families to look...Read More

At The Hillside School, helping students grow into confident, capable readers is at the heart of everything we do. This year, educators Pam Kuntzman, Stacey Kuntzman, and Su Esterly are expanding their expertise through specialized training in EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction), a research-based approach designed to strengthen foundational reading and language skills for students with...Read More

At The Hillside School, our educators care deeply about the work they do and the students they serve. For Elena King, that connection is even more personal. As both a Hillside educator and a parent, she has experienced our community from two meaningful perspectives. In the classroom, she helps students build skills and confidence each...Read More

In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.Read More

It Started Here: John Meck’s Journey Comes Full Circle “It’s surreal walking these halls again—but this time, as part of the team.” – John Meck For Hillside alumnus John Meck, returning to his former school isn’t just nostalgic—it’s a full-circle moment. Now a graduate student at Kutztown University pursuing his Master’s in School Counseling and...Read More

After two decades teaching elementary grades in Western New York, Mrs. Davis’ professional journey took a meaningful turn when she relocated to Texas and discovered her calling as a Dyslexia Specialist. “It quickly became my passion and professional calling,” she reflects. Though she eventually supported teachers across the district and region, her commitment to working...Read More

Extraordinary Educators: The Professional Development Pathway That Sets Hillside Apart At The Hillside School, learning isn’t just for students—it’s a way of life for our educators, too. In a field where professional growth often comes in one-size-fits-all workshops or isolated seminars, Hillside has reimagined what meaningful, sustained educator development can look like. The result is...Read More