About Jeremy Rosenholtz
Jeremy Rosenholtz is an American educator, administrator, and writer whose professional career spans more than thirty years in independent schools across the United States. His work reflects a steady progression from classroom teaching to senior leadership roles, grounded in long-term dedication to English education, student development, and college guidance. Throughout his career, he has focused on consistency, responsibility, and meaningful service within academic institutions rather than short-term recognition.
Early Life and Academic Interests
Raised in Laramie, Wyoming, Jeremy developed an early interest in reading, writing, and thoughtful academic inquiry. His formative years encouraged independence and reflection, allowing his curiosity about language and ideas to grow naturally. These early influences helped shape a teaching philosophy rooted in patience, clarity, and respect for the learning process, particularly when working with middle- and upper-school students.
Undergraduate Education and Debate Experience
He pursued his undergraduate studies at Amherst College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1991. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and received an Amherst College Merit Fellowship for graduate studies. During his time at Amherst, he also competed in national-level debate and finished 10th among American teams at the World Debate Championships in Scotland in 1990. This experience strengthened his skills in structured argument, critical analysis, and clear communication, which later became central to both his teaching and leadership roles.
Graduate Training and Leadership Preparation
In 1994, Jeremy Rosenholtz earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in English from Smith College. His graduate work focused on literature, pedagogy, curriculum development, developmental psychology, and learning differences. Seeking to broaden his leadership preparation, he completed additional coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University. During this period, he also participated in the Klingenstein Summer Institute Fellowship at Deerfield Academy, where he gained practical training in private school administration and institutional leadership.
Editorial Work and Entry into Education
Before fully entering the field of education, Jeremy worked as an assistant editor at Penguin Books in New York. For two years, he managed book projects from acquisition through final publication, developing strong editorial discipline and attention to detail. He soon transitioned into teaching at St. Andrew’s School in Florida, where he taught English and founded the school’s Speech and Debate program. Under his guidance, the program earned national recognition within three years.
Long-Term Service in Independent Schools
In 1997, Jeremy joined the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, where he served for seventeen years in multiple roles, including English teacher, college counselor, middle school team leader, dean, and trustee. His long tenure reflected institutional trust and a willingness to take on varied responsibilities. During this time, he cofounded and directed the Fieldston Summer Service Institute, an academic and service-based program for underserved seventh- and eighth-grade students in the Bronx, which later appeared in The New York Times.
College Guidance and Continued Teaching
After a one-year teaching appointment at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Jeremy joined Newton Country Day School. From 2015 to 2024, he served as Director of College Guidance while also teaching AP English Literature and middle school English. In this role, he worked closely with students and families throughout the college admissions process and oversaw the school’s senior projects program, balancing administrative leadership with direct classroom engagement.
Personal Life and Writing
Today, Jeremy Rosenholtz lives outside Boston with his wife, two daughters, and a Golden Retriever. Family life remains central to his daily routine, including supporting his daughter’s participation in competitive chess tournaments. In 2024, he published his first novel, Your Biggest Fan, which received favorable national reviews and recognition. He continues to work on additional fiction while remaining deeply committed to education and community life.
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