Christopher Lee and Holton-Arms Students

Christopher Lee
Science and engineering teacher, Christopher Lee, joined the Holton-Arms faculty in 2002, after 10 years in the public schools. A dedicated and innovative teacher, Lee developed and implemented the first engineering course taught at the all-girls 3-12 independent, preparatory school, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Preparation for the course, an offshoot of a multi-year course in the Lower School called Design Technology, took Lee an entire summer of research and discussions. He drew from myriad sources—professional engineering societies, high school courses, and text books—to design a class that is unique to Holton. He also attended the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools annual conference, an organization that is making a push for engineering and robotics. And he played with robots and Lego’s. Lee has a B.A. from Hartwick College and an M.S. from State University of New York at Oneonta.

Gannon Castner
Future engineer and handbell enthusiast, Gannon Castner is a member of the Class of 2007 at The Holton-Arms School, an all-girls 3-12 independent, preparatory school, located in Bethesda, Maryland. She also is one of the pioneering students enrolled in the first-ever Introduction to Engineering course at Holton. The decision to add the class to her long list of science and math courses was prompted by her desire to pursue engineering as a career. The class, she explains, is a great “…introduction to the Engineering courses I will be taking in college.” In addition to her studies, Gannon has taken an active role in student life, serving as president of the Handbell Choir, participating in Varsity track & field, and working behind the scenes as a theatre tech designer. After graduation, Gannon will attend the University of Toronto, School of Engineering.

Molly Moulton
Molly Moulton, a senior at The Holton-Arms School, an all-girls 3-12 independent, preparatory school, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is a leader in more ways than one. She currently is Class of 2007 student body president, captain of the Varsity cross-country team, and captain and MVP of the Independent School League four-time championship swim team. In addition, she is a member of Holton’s newly created Introduction to Engineering class. “I have always been interested in math and science,” she says, “and wanted to apply such skills in a more hands-on environment.” Upon graduating in June, Molly will attend Tufts University, School of Engineering.

Yiyi Zhou
Musically accomplished, senior Yiyi Zhou has spent many hours sharing her talents with audiences at The Holton-Arms School, an all-girls 3-12 independent, preparatory school, located in Bethesda, Maryland. She is president of chamber orchestra, plays in the Handbell Choir, and participates in band. Her gifts are not limited to music, however. She also is involved in Holton’s theatre productions, is a member of the high school quiz program, It’s Academic team, and is enrolled in the school’s brand new Introduction to Engineering course. “I really enjoy solving problems,” Yiyi explains, “so the course gives me an opportunity to solve problems within the realm of math, science, and technology.” This fall, Yiyi will be a student in the University of Pennsylvania’s Digital Media Design Program.