named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
All-School Studies
Interdisciplinary, mixed-age thematic studies that culminate in immersive project weeks and student-led presentations to the school community.
Identity Study
Annual developmental curriculum beginning with self-exploration and expanding to community and societal identity, promoting self-awareness, empathy, and inclusive community building.
Labs and Electives
Teacher-led and student-chosen enrichment courses for grades 5–8 on topics like fashion design, creative writing, and Running Club, supporting diverse interests and skill development.
Open Work
Self-initiated, open-ended exploration time allowing students to pursue interests with various materials, fostering independence, collaboration, and perseverance in learning.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Integrated SEL curriculum using Responsive Classroom, Morning Meetings, Advisory groups, and Health and Wellness classes to support students’ emotional, social, and physical development.
WOWs (Wide Open Work)
Student-led mini-courses where students design and facilitate learning sessions for peers on topics of personal interest, such as Earth Club, crafts, or basketball.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Administer community service and service learning programsRequires all students to participate in community service activities within the school and with local nonprofit organizations. By the end of middle school, students have engaged in internal and external service learning projects across New York City to foster empathy and civic engagement.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Conduct annual all-school interdisciplinary studiesOrganizes yearly All-School Studies that promote mixed-age collaboration and in-depth exploration of interdisciplinary themes across all grade levels, integrating academic rigor with community-wide engagement.
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver social justice-centered academic programmingIntegrates social justice into the core curriculum using the Six Elements of Social Justice Curriculum Design framework, teaching literacy, history, and math through the lens of power and inequality. Students engage in current events discussions and interdisciplinary studies on topics such as immigration history and media bias.
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Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Facilitate identity exploration and community buildingConducts annual Identity Studies and classroom activities to explore individual and group identities, including self-portraits, family artifact analysis, identity masks and boxes, and personal mapping. Daily Morning Meetings and weekly Advisory sessions support community cohesion and student development.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Offer health and wellness educationProvides structured Health and Wellness classes that address social, emotional, and physical health through activities, discussions, and readings tailored to student developmental stages.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate lower and middle school with progressive, interdisciplinary curriculumProvides affordable, progressive education for students in pre-K through 8th grade using an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on critical thinking, open-ended investigation, and social justice themes. The school maintains a 1:6 average teacher-to-student ratio in the Lower School and integrates experiential learning through field trips, expert engagement, and primary document analysis.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize outdoor and cultural experiential tripsPlans field trips to cultural sites and overnight nature excursions, such as the third-grade trip, to enhance learning and support community building through immersive experiences.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide experiential and student-led learning opportunitiesOffers hands-on learning through labs, electives, and student-designed mini-courses (WOWs) on diverse topics such as fiber arts, creative writing, Earth Club, and role-playing games. Students engage in project-based learning, including designing and testing catapults for algebraic data collection.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Support student leadership and high school placementPrepares middle school students for competitive high school admissions through an exmissions team that supports applications and course placement. Students take on leadership roles by teaching younger peers and leading community service programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.30M
Contributions & grants$1.03M16%
Program service revenue$5.26M83%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$6.12M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.40M
Grants paid out$2.80M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.30M
Cash$1.59M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.38M
Net assets$-79K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA SCHLESINGER | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $161K |
board members · 9
- ASHLEY ITENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH SCHNEIDER — BOARD CHAIR
- CARLOS MEJIA — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN MAUER — BOARD MEMBER
- LEAH KRIGGER — BOARD TREASURER
- MELISSA RITCHIE — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHAEL BURTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT MORAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TATESHA CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Brooklyn College Partner — Carlos holds a BA from Brooklyn College and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- CUNY School of Law Partner — Rachael is currently attending CUNY School of Law and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- Caroline Pratt Center for Progressive Education Partner — Scott Moran founded the Caroline Pratt Center for Progressive Education and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- Create Partner — Carlos mentors for Create, an organization that supports young adults in a temporary homeless facility, and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- Greene Hill School Network — Institutional commitment to diversity and inclusivity in all educational and administrative programs
- Harlem Village Academies Partner — Carrie is President & COO of Harlem Village Academies and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- ISAAGNY Network — Member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, New York Branch.
- Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York Network — Follows ISAAGNY guidelines for admissions decisions.
- KIPP NYC Partner — Carrie previously served as Chief of Staff at KIPP NYC and now serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- Learning for Justice Network — Aligns Identity Study developmental outcomes with the framework and resources from Learning for Justice.
- Mary McDowell Friends School Partner — Beth and Tatesha are affiliated with Mary McDowell Friends School and serve on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Network — Member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
- New York University Partner — Leah holds an undergraduate degree from New York University and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- Partnership for Learning in New York (PLNY) Network — Member of Partnership for Learning in New York, a network of independent schools.
- Portland House Advisors Partner — Leah is a Financial Controller at Portland House Advisors and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- SMCH Consulting Partner — Scott Moran is a partner at SMCH Consulting, which provides strategy, planning, and communications support to schools and nonprofits, and he serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- SeaCrest Wealth Management Partner — Carlos is a Corporate Retirement Plan Director/Wealth Advisor at SeaCrest Wealth Management and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- The New School for Social Research Partner — Leah holds a master's degree from The New School for Social Research and serves on the Greene Hill School Board of Trustees.
- local non-profit organizations Partner — Collaborates with local nonprofit organizations to facilitate student community service opportunities.
- parents Partner — Partners with parents to support student growth through open communication and classroom engagement opportunities such as Math Morning, Curriculum Night, and All-School Sing.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community- and Collaboration-Based Learning Environmentmethodology: community_based_learningBy fostering classroom communities through collaborative exploration, team-based teaching, and continuity of relationships, we enhance engagement and belonging because a stable, inclusive community enables students to take risks, lead, and grow together.
- Constructivist, Experiential Learning Frameworkmethodology: constructivismBy organizing learning around active inquiry, problem-solving, and reflection, we deepen student understanding and engagement because students construct knowledge most effectively through direct experience and self-directed exploration.
- Progressive Education for Lifelong Developmentmethodology: progressive_educationBy using progressive education grounded in students' innate curiosity and experiential inquiry, we cultivate lifelong self-awareness, ambition, and empathy because learning rooted in personal experience and critical thinking fosters deep, enduring engagement and holistic development.
- Social-Justice-Centered, Identity-Based Curriculummethodology: social_justice_educationBy grounding education in identity exploration and a daily social justice framework, we build self-love, respect for others, and civic readiness because children’s innate sense of fairness, when developmentally nurtured, becomes the foundation for ethical and empathetic engagement with the world.
- Student-Centered, Self-Directed Learning Modelmethodology: student_directed_learningBy positioning students as active initiators and owners of their learning through self-directed work and integrated arts, we foster autonomy, passion, and perseverance because agency in learning deepens motivation and long-term developmental outcomes.