--- title: Montrose School Blog | Barbara Whitlock, Director of Student Learning & Leadership and Humanities Coordinator --- - [About](https://www.montroseschool.org/about) - [What Sets Us Apart](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/what-sets-us-apart) - [Meet the Head of School](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/meet-the-head-of-school) - [Montrose at a Glance](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/montrose-at-a-glance) - [Mission and Philosophy](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/mission-and-philosophy) - [Board of Trustees](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/board-of-trustees) - [Contact Us](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/contact-us) - [Employment](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/employment) - [Publications](https://www.montroseschool.org/about/publications) - [Academics](https://www.montroseschool.org/academics) - [Learning at Montrose](https://www.montroseschool.org/academics/learning-at-montrose) - [Departments and Courses](https://www.montroseschool.org/academics/departments-and-courses) - 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