Upper School

The English Department at Oxbridge Academy is committed to providing students with a rigorous and challenging academic program that prepares them for college and beyond. Through literature study, we develop students' critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. We also foster a love of reading and literature and promote community and belonging among students.

The Math Department believes that students must learn how to creatively solve problems and apply quantitative skills learned in class to real-world situations. We strive to help students apply and explain logical processes, find practical uses for those concepts in their daily lives, and seek to instill a growth mindset in our students that will help them embrace the challenges they face in mathematics and beyond. Upon completing our curriculum, students can think deeply about problems and persevere to keep trying when their first answer is incorrect.

Scott Leljedal - Mathematics Department Chair

Our core course requirements in physics, chemistry, and biology evidence our beliefs about what is worth learning. These core courses introduce students to knowledge that will provide them with a basic scientific literacy that will allow them to be productive members of society. We believe in an experiential and inquiry-based approach where students can explore all sciences throughout our core and elective courses to foster scientific literacy and proficiency through research and critical discourse. Our elective offerings provide enhanced depth to our core subjects, opportunities to conduct research, and the ability to explore a variety of scientific fields.

Dr. Anne Reilly - Science Department Chair

Oxbridge Academy's Social Sciences department teaches essential skills, including critical thinking, communication, persuasive argumentation, writing, research, and primary source analysis. These skills are foundational for collegiate-level study and applicable to various career paths. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of human experiences, expression, and a sense of community and self. Students will also learn how civilizations and relational structures function and how they can participate constructively within a society.

Anika Pack - Social Sciences Department Chair

Our goal is to foster active, student-centered communication in the target language by emphasizing what students can do with the language rather than what they have learned. 

We believe that all students can acquire a language. It is our mission to provide all students with the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in language studies with confidence.

Marisa Palazzotto - World Languages Department Chair

The Health and Wellness Department at Oxbridge Academy embraces a holistic approach to student well-being, integrating physical education, mental health, and emotional resilience into our curriculum. Our philosophy centers on empowering students with the knowledge and skills for lifelong health, promoting a balanced lifestyle that supports both academic and personal growth. We aim to cultivate an environment where wellness is integral to success, ensuring students are prepared to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Dr. Kelly Prisco - Health & Wellness Department Chair