Science

It permeates every facet of our lives.

Far from an abstract collection of facts, science is a way of seeing and understanding and appreciating the natural world. From the DNA twisting inside each cell to the cosmos pinwheeling overhead, science helps us understand our place in the order of things. The Science Department’s fundamental goal is to create analytical thinkers and nimble problem solvers —people armed with the understanding and reasoning skills necessary to provide solutions in a golden age of technology and scientific exploration.

Sample Courses

To support our learners, Pomfret employs an Engineering First curriculum and a three-course science sequence (physics, chemistry, biology), buttressed by broadening electives including advanced offerings. Our comprehensive courses support students of all abilities and interests, introduce technology and inquiry as powerful learning tools, and help students develop key problem-solving skills and scientific insight. This sequence, and our coordinated approach to teaching the core disciplines, is a recipe for success at Pomfret School and beyond.

Beyond the core courses, the Science Department offers a wide array of elective offerings. Students can help to build a greenhouse, learn to program robots, examine forensic evidence, and reach for the stars at Pomfret’s exceptional observatory. And they can explore emerging environmental issues through innovative, research-based environmental programming. Graduates become global citizens, and many have found great success matriculating to prominent science, engineering, and medical programs.

Joshua Lake

Joshua Lake

Science Department Head, Director Olmsted Observatory
William Martin

William Martin

Science Teacher, Benjamin B. Morgan 1953 Endowed Chair in Science
Ellen Browne

Ellen Browne

Mathematics Teacher, Science Teacher
Greg Fischer

Greg Fischer

Science Teacher
Brian Geyer

Brian Geyer

Science Teacher, Varsity Football Head Coach
Donald Gibbs III

Donald Gibbs III

Associate Head of School, Science Teacher
Jackson Lyon

Jackson Lyon

Science Teacher
Annie O'Sullivan

Annie O'Sullivan

Science Teacher, Girls Varsity Tennis Co-Head Coach
Amy VanHoesen

Amy VanHoesen

Science Teacher
Stephen VanHoesen

Stephen VanHoesen

Science Teacher, Form Dean
Maegan Windus

Maegan Windus

Science Teacher