Bobcat Stories

“Thrilled” is the word that comes up over and over again whenever Jeff Snyder, the new Middle School Division Head, talks about his role at Bosque School and his relocation to New Mexico from Texas. He is thrilled to be at a school that closely aligns with his inclusive values and his educational philosophy. From what he observed during his visits in the spring, he found Bosque School students to be happy and the learning they were doing to be meaningful. As he steps into his role this fall, his top priority is to listen to and understand what everyone in the community—students, staff, and parents—values most and wants for the future. 

The other word he uses a lot is “honesty.”  He loves middle school students because they are experts at honesty, which gives the adults in their lives so many authentic ways to support and relate to them. He views a healthy school culture as one where honesty and safety coexist, where everyone is learning and supporting one another. 

A lifelong climber and mountaineer, Mr. Snyder hopes to introduce rock climbing opportunities to the students, and he has long been a fan of Bosque School’s deep commitment to experiential and outdoor learning. If you see some “jugs” and “crimps” appearing on the school walls, or trip over a stray carabiner or coil of rope, you’ll know who’s responsible.