One of the first things that caught Nancy Osborne’s eye after she arrived on campus was Goldfinches eating seeds outside Kilmer House. Mrs. Osborne, who is always discovering interesting things, teaches Science to Grades 5-8 with a verve that belies the seriousness of her passion for the natural world, for beauty, and for engaging her students.  Growing up, she learned early to observe the outdoors with joy and to record her impressions under the guidance of her grandfather, who was a draftsman and a painter.  She participated in team sports, dance classes, and theater with enthusiasm, honing skills and energetically pursuing varied activities as she matured.  After attending Middlebury College, she earned a Master of Science degree in Policy and the Environment from the University of Rochester.

Mrs. Osborne has found teaching to be a great way of combining her interests and of inspiring others to gain confidence in their own interests and capabilities. She has taught science at many independent schools in this area, relishing the collegiality and the opportunity to innovate, always with a sense of play. Aside from the Goldfinches and natural beauty of the Green Hedges campus, she values and loves contributing to the palpable sense of community here.

Mrs. Osborne is an inveterate crafter and the faculty sponsor of a stitch club that helps students develop manual dexterity.  She and her husband have two young adult children and two dogs.