Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

Written By Georgina Murphy By day, he’s a science teacher; by night, he writes musicals, records albums, has attended over 1,200 concerts, and ponders the life of Charles Darwin. Upper School science teacher Mr. Michael Hirsch has always had a strong passion for music and science, and while many fail to see the similarities between the two disciplines, Hirsch views science and music not as … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

Written By: George Brown “To me, high school sports are the most exciting thing in the world.” Rye Country Day School’s new athletic director, Tom Curran, is exactly where he wants to be, and it shows. From the day he arrived on the RCDS campus, Curran has been a constant presence on the fields, by the courts, and in the hallways.  As a student and … Continue reading Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Robinson

Written By: Teegan Kurd One person has been controlling the lights in the PAC and Cohen Center for nearly 20 years. Mr. Robinson, the School’s favorite light designer, is marking an incredible milestone in 2026: two decades at RCDS.  As an undergraduate student, Mr. Robinson studied graphic design, but the world of lighting design came naturally to him. “It felt very similar to graphic design, … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Robinson