I watched as John Harris, a 7th grader at Kurn Hattin, practiced his Tae Kwon Do exercises at a nearby studio. He looked focused, relaxed and confident. A little later, he was presented with a new ribbon for his belt and was promoted to Novice Orange, First Degree. John is quick to admit that Tae … [Read more...] about Focused, Relaxed and Confident
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Words of Advice from a Graduate Who’s Been There…
After I graduated from Kurn Hattin in 1981, I attended Keene High School in Keene, New Hampshire for the first two years of high school and then transferred to Monadnock Regional High School (MRHS) in Swanzey to complete my last two years. I graduated from MRHS in 1985. Throughout my high school … [Read more...] about Words of Advice from a Graduate Who’s Been There…
Thank You for Taking Me Camping
“I will remember this trip for the rest of my life; thank you for taking me camping Mr. Plante.” I too will remember this for the rest of my life, as an eight year old boy stood in front of me gazing into my eyes, his grin seemed to stretch from ear to ear and his words were tugging at my heart. He … [Read more...] about Thank You for Taking Me Camping
Posted on Alumni of Kurn Hattin Homes Facebook group
I can’t believe it’s only been 3 years since I graduated. I want to thank all the people who helped me get to where I am today. So first, I’d like to thank Mr. Fahner because without him, I don’t know where I would be right now. Second I’d like to thank Ms. Amber and Ms. Sara for being the best … [Read more...] about Posted on Alumni of Kurn Hattin Homes Facebook group
Following In My Footsteps
Marvin Claude Coble was lucky. His grandmother was able to care for him and his older brother when his mother died. “She did a really great job,” Claude admits. But just the way things go sometimes, he started having trouble in school and eventually came to live at Kurn Hattin as a 6th-grader in … [Read more...] about Following In My Footsteps
120 Years of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children (and Counting)
“When you learn, teach; when you get, give.”~Maya Angelou Since 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes has continued to provide a stable, loving home for thousands of children in need. Throughout its 120-year history, this small non-profit residential school has stood on a Vermont hillside, growing deeper roots … [Read more...] about 120 Years of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children (and Counting)
King of Nouveau Swing, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Mentors Young Local Musicians
King of Nouveau Swing, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Mentors Young Local Musicians WESTMINSTER, VT- After performing center stage on Church Street at the 2014 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival on Thursday June 4th, the young students of the Kurn Hattin Homes Jazz Ensemble were invited to participate in … [Read more...] about King of Nouveau Swing, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Mentors Young Local Musicians
Kim Fine, F. Lisa Bloch lead Kurn Hattin’s Development Department; maintain focus on sustainability
Kim Fine, F. Lisa Bloch lead Kurn Hattin’s Development Department; maintain focus on sustainability WESTMINSTER, VT—Following the appointment of Connie Sanderson to her current role as Co-Executive Director of Kurn Hattin Homes after 26 years as Director of Development, the non-profit turned to its … [Read more...] about Kim Fine, F. Lisa Bloch lead Kurn Hattin’s Development Department; maintain focus on sustainability