Thursday, September 12th:
Open House
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Auditorium
Thursday, October 3rd:
Senior Parents Night
7:00 PM
Exhibition Room
Hull High School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Thursday, September 12, 2013
New Teacher Profiles: Daniel DeLollis - Industrial Technology
Hull High School
New Teacher Profiles
Daniel DeLollis
Can you tell us a
little about your background?
After High School I spent 27 years working as a
machine operator for one of the largest companies in the world (Norton Company/
St. Gobain). I come from a large family
and grew up in the town of Auburn. I
attended Auburn High School (Home of the Auburn Dandies) where I played
hockey. My favorite subjects were
English, Social Studies and Wood Shop.
In 1982 I moved to Ayer where I’ve lived for thirty one years-eighteen
years in my current home.
Why
did you become a teacher?
Back in the early nineties the company introduced
basic skills class and I became interested in computers as a result of the
course Computer Enhanced Blueprint
Reading. I met the instructor, Fran
Graves who also attended Auburn High School and was/ is a Technology Education
teacher. Fran was inspirational and
enthusiastic causing me to say to myself, “I think I’d like to become a Tech Ed
teacher”. After years of working
rotating shifts (first and second) in the summer of 1993 the company
did away with rotating shifts and with sixteen years in the company I did not
have enough seniority for first shift, the shift of choice. One Friday afternoon in August when it was
around one hundred degrees and as humid as it gets I said to myself, “Do I want
to do this for the next thirty years”? This was not only the uncomfortable
environment but also lots of heavy lifting and other physically demanding
activities. Of course, the answer was
“no” so I checked into Fitchburg State College in the pursuit of a Technology
Education degree where I attended classes in the morning and worked
2:30 to 11:00. A part time student I
stuck it out for eleven years and graduated (Magna Cum Laude) in 2004. I took my first teaching job in August of
2004.
What are your first impressions of Hull High
School?
My
very first impression about Hull High School supports what I do. I would like to thank and give a huuuuuuuuge round of applause to Mr. Devine, Mr. Sivo, the school committee and others
(i.e. Mr. Augusterne) who have worked hard to fully support and revive the Tech
Ed program. After working in two
districts where the Tech Ed program was eliminated I feel very fortunate to be
here. My other first impression of Hull
High School is that we are located in a beautiful part of the world. Finally, now five days into the school year
my third first impression of Hull High School is that I am surrounded by really
good kids and very helpful and supportive colleagues.
What do you love about
your particular content area?
The
students are always the best part of teaching.
I want to pass along the skills I learned from my shop teachers to my
students. Building fine woodworking
projects with young people is what I love about my content area.When a student is proud of their
accomplishments and takes pride in their work that is what gives me goose
bumps.
Tell us something
interesting about yourself that your students do not know.
I
am the proud subordinate of two Golden Retrievers, have two fireplaces and the
right color tractor. I live in another nice part of the world and my home sits on three and one half acres. For
fun, I play pick-up hockey on Saturday nights and I’m a pretty good back
liner. I missed two games in the last year. I sort of look at it as a
commitment. These games are huuuuuuuge
and you’re never sorry you came.
After High School I spent 27 years working as a
machine operator for one of the largest companies in the world (Norton Company/
St. Gobain). I come from a large family
and grew up in the town of Auburn. I
attended Auburn High School (Home of the Auburn Dandies) where I played
hockey. My favorite subjects were
English, Social Studies and Wood Shop.
In 1982 I moved to Ayer where I’ve lived for thirty one years-eighteen
years in my current home.
Why
did you become a teacher?
Back in the early nineties the company introduced
basic skills class and I became interested in computers as a result of the
course Computer Enhanced Blueprint
Reading. I met the instructor, Fran
Graves who also attended Auburn High School and was/ is a Technology Education
teacher. Fran was inspirational and
enthusiastic causing me to say to myself, “I think I’d like to become a Tech Ed
teacher”. After years of working
rotating shifts (first and second) in the summer of 1993 the company
did away with rotating shifts and with sixteen years in the company I did not
have enough seniority for first shift, the shift of choice. One Friday afternoon in August when it was
around one hundred degrees and as humid as it gets I said to myself, “Do I want
to do this for the next thirty years”? This was not only the uncomfortable
environment but also lots of heavy lifting and other physically demanding
activities. Of course, the answer was
“no” so I checked into Fitchburg State College in the pursuit of a Technology
Education degree where I attended classes in the morning and worked
2:30 to 11:00. A part time student I
stuck it out for eleven years and graduated (Magna Cum Laude) in 2004. I took my first teaching job in August of
2004.
What are your first impressions of Hull High
School?
My
very first impression about Hull High School supports what I do. I would like to thank and give a huuuuuuuuge round of applause to Mr. Devine, Mr. Sivo, the school committee and others
(i.e. Mr. Augusterne) who have worked hard to fully support and revive the Tech
Ed program. After working in two
districts where the Tech Ed program was eliminated I feel very fortunate to be
here. My other first impression of Hull
High School is that we are located in a beautiful part of the world. Finally, now five days into the school year
my third first impression of Hull High School is that I am surrounded by really
good kids and very helpful and supportive colleagues.
What do you love about
your particular content area?
The
students are always the best part of teaching.
I want to pass along the skills I learned from my shop teachers to my
students. Building fine woodworking
projects with young people is what I love about my content area.When a student is proud of their
accomplishments and takes pride in their work that is what gives me goose
bumps.
Tell us something
interesting about yourself that your students do not know.
I
am the proud subordinate of two Golden Retrievers, have two fireplaces and the
right color tractor. I live in another nice part of the world and my home sits on three and one half acres. For
fun, I play pick-up hockey on Saturday nights and I’m a pretty good back
liner. I missed two games in the last year. I sort of look at it as a
commitment. These games are huuuuuuuge
and you’re never sorry you came.
New Teacher Profiles: Blythe Cowen - Social Studies
Hull High School
New Teacher Profile
Blythe Cowen
Can you tell us a little about
your background?
I started my career in historic preservation education at the John Jay Homestead in
Katonah, NY and developed my love of teaching history to students from there. I
received my bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College (where Civil War
reenactors could be seen year round!) and earned a master’s from Glasgow
University across the pond. After working in museums for 3 years I got my
masters in teaching at Tufts and have been teaching high school history for 2
years. I grew up in Southern Mass and in Connecticut and am very excited to now
be on the South Shore.
Why did you become a teacher?
I became a teacher because I believe in guiding the members of the next generation to
become active, responsible, positive, participating citizens in not only our
local communities, but in our global community.
What are your first impressions of Hull High School?
I've had a great first impression. The students, teachers, administrators and parents
that I've met so far have only been welcoming. From the historic bus tour of
hull during new teacher orientation, to the parent-provided breakfast during
the first week of school, I am warmed by the generosity of this community.
What do you love about your particular content area?
I love that history can show us why we live the way we do now. I love that it can
reveal truths about the human condition that help us to understand we are all,
as human beings, more alike than different. And I love that history is
essentially a study in empathy. No matter which war or cultural movement or
political development we learn about, studying history can help us all be more
open-minded, compassionate, accepting individuals. And that is something we
need more of in our world today!
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students do not know.
I have a variety of interests beyond history. I am a flutist and greatly
enjoy the thriving Celtic music scene in Boston. I am a big fan of Autumn.
Nothing makes me quite as happy as apple cider and cider doughnuts. Mmmm. I
love getting outdoors when I can and enjoy sailing, kayaking, and hiking.
Especially in the fall!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
We Hope to See You at our Annual Open House
Hull High School Open House
Thursday September 12th
7PM
Joseph Doniger Auditorium
Come and meet all of your student's teachers and the staff who provide support to all of our students.
We will also be available to answer any questions and fix any difficulties that parents are having with the Aspen system.
We hope to see you next Thursday!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
A Great Start to the 2013-2014 School Year!
The 2013-2014 school year is off to a great start! All students met with their advisories this morning then went to the auditorium for our annual welcome assembly. Class of 2015 President Lexi Gardiner led us in the Pledge of Allegiance then the Class of 2014 President Marco Caporratta welcomed everyone back from what seemed like a very short summer break. He encouraged the freshmen to get involved and make the most of their high school years, while reminding them that, if they got lost, to remember that the school is basically a big square! Mr. Devine then asked everyone to join him, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, in a moment of silence to remember those who have given their lives for basic human rights. He then welcomed the new staff members at HHS:
- History teacher Ms. Cowen
- Shop teacher Mr. DeLollis (more on this in another post!)
- Paraprofessional Ms. Ruxton
- School Resource Officer Fahey (more on this in yet another post!)
- To increase our SAT scores
- To continue to reduce the dropout rate
- To increase student involvement in co-curricular activities
It was a great day and, even though the students appeared to be a little bit tired, they all seemed very excited to be back at good 'ole HHS!
Thank you so much for entrusting us with the care and education of your students. We will not let you down!
As Mr. Devine said to the students and teachers today - we have a lot to be proud of but we still have a lot of work to do and Hull High School's best days are yet to come.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Are You Ready!!??
I'll be honest... yesterday I was sitting on the beach and dreading the end of summer. Today, I spent the day with the faculty and staff of Hull High School and I am now PSYCHED for the start of the 2013-2014 school year! We have accomplished great things in the past few years, but there is still a great deal left to do. From continuing to reduce the drop-out rate to increasing our SAT scores, from getting all students using google docs to increasing the number of students involved in co-curricular activities, our entire educational community is ready to do what it takes to make our school even better than it already is.
We start the 2013-2014 school year this Wednesday and I know that this year will be the best that HHS has ever seen.
Ready or not... here we come!
We start the 2013-2014 school year this Wednesday and I know that this year will be the best that HHS has ever seen.
Ready or not... here we come!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
REMINDER: 2013 Freshmen Open House
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Hull High School will welcome the Class of 2017 to Open House on Wednesday night. This will not be a formal program, but a literal open house. Students can arrive with their parents at any time between 6:30 - 8:30. They will be given a fresh copy of their schedule along with their locker number and combination. They are free to walk around the school, follow their schedule, access their lockers, and ask questions of National Honor Society members who will join us.
We look forward to meeting the Class of 2017 and their families for this annual tradition.
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