Renbrook School to be Featured on All Access with Andy Garcia

Renbrook School is proud to announce that we will be featured in an upcoming segment of All Access with Andy Garcia, a Public Television program dedicated to highlighting excellence and innovation.

The program will showcase Renbrook’s intentional approach to independent school education—where academic rigor, character development, and hands-on experiences come together to create a vibrant learning environment. From our historic West Hartford campus to our extraordinary outdoor spaces, Renbrook provides students with an education that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership.

The following press release was shared by All Access on PRNewswire last week.

Renbrook School's Transformative Educational Model Featured on All Access with Andy Garcia
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All Access 
Sep 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new segment of "All Access with Andy Garcia" will introduce Public Television audiences to the intentional approach to learning at Renbrook School. This collaboration will explore how a school's environment can be strategically designed to cultivate purposeful leadership, inspirational academics, and a strong sense of community. The segment is scheduled for filming in October at the school's historic West Hartford, Connecticut campus.

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This announcement-based segment will delve into the core principles of an independent school education. The segment will highlight how a tight-knit community of educators and parents, working with similar values, creates a supportive environment that sets students up for success. Audiences will learn about how Renbrook, situated on 75 acres, utilizes its extraordinary environment—including woodlands, trails, a stream, pond, and a challenge course—to bring learning to life. The program will provide a look into how the school's focus on foundational skills, paired with hands-on, experiential learning, nurtures critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. The segment will also look at how this educational model helps students develop the knowledge and creativity needed to thrive in a global world.

"Our mission is our promise, and we accomplish this with dedicated and passionate teachers wholly committed to building relationships with students and their families. We've found success combining the tried-and-true aspects of traditional educational practices with carefully curated aspects of the most innovative teaching methodology." ~ Matt Sigrist, Head of School

This segment will provide an informational overview of how a relational-driven educational program prioritizes the needs of each child. It will touch upon the historical foundation of the school, which was built on the "learn-by-doing" model, and how this legacy continues to inspire students to think creatively and embrace innovation. The program will also discuss the school's purposeful approach to developing leadership skills in every student, preparing them to make a positive impact. Furthermore, the segment will address how the school's commitment to diversity and belonging, through its vision statement, fosters an inclusive and respectful community. The program will also address the school's proactive stance on contemporary educational issues, such as the integration of artificial intelligence and the prioritization of student mental health and well-being.

This discussion will highlight how the school adapts its curriculum to meet each student's needs, providing an environment that is both nurturing and prepared for the future. The program's narrative aims to inform a broad audience, from parents to grandparents, about an educational approach that develops the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—through a well-rounded curriculum and strong extracurricular programs. This informational exploration is designed to inform families about educational models that prioritize academic rigor, character development, and social-emotional well-being in a single, cohesive framework.

Filming will take place in October, and we look forward to sharing the final segment with our families, alumni, and the greater Connecticut community. Stay tuned for updates!