Eleanor Strumolo
Mathematics Department Chair
New York University - M.A., Georgetown University - B.A.
Eleanor Strumolo joined Renbrook in 2023 as Mathematics Department Chair and teaches math in grades 5 through 8. She holds a BA in Psychology and History from Georgetown University and an MA in Secondary Mathematics Education from New York University.
Eleanor brings more than twenty years of experience in independent school education. At The Buckley School in New York City, she spent 13 years teaching middle school mathematics and 10 years serving as K-8 Mathematics Department Chair. She also worked as Curriculum Coordinator, shaping cohesive math programming across grade levels. At The Hewitt School, she taught 6th-grade math and served as a learning design coach and Curriculum Council Representative, deepening her expertise in curriculum development and instructional innovation.
At Renbrook, Eleanor focuses on designing and supporting student-centered, problem-based learning that empowers students to think deeply and take intellectual risks. She works closely with faculty to implement differentiated assessments and enrichment opportunities for all learners, and to provide professional development for Lower School teachers. She also helps lead the M.O.E.M.S. math contests for grades 4 through 6. Central to her philosophy is the belief that every student is a mathematician. Her goal is to help students build confidence, persistence, and a strong mathematical identity.
Beyond the classroom, Eleanor serves as a 6th-grade advisor and leads clubs such as Broadway Club, Movie Club, and Stranger Things Club. She loves the sense of community at Renbrook, the collaboration among faculty, and the shared commitment to bringing learning to life.
Outside of school, Eleanor enjoys musical theater, singing, running marathons, hiking, reading, puzzling, and spending time with her family. Eleanor and her husband are busy raising their three children and a poodle. A dedicated runner, she has completed ten marathons. One of her favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou: “People will never forget how you made them feel.”
