Barnstable Academy

Virtual Open House
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Looking for a different approach to college preparatory education? Come and learn more about how a Barnstable Academy education can help! Join us for a Virtual Open House! Our virtual open house will feature our Head of School, Mrs. Ashley Crowley, and our Director of Admissions and Outreach, Carlton Tanis, who will discuss Barnstable Academy’s unique, warm, supportive and relational approach to college preparatory education. They will share how our rigorous academic program, effective daily scheduling, and highly qualified, compassionate teachers contribute to our students’ success. They will also highlight our unique academic endorsements program, our robust executive functioning support and our comprehensive Post-Secondary guidance, including Advanced Placement course offerings. Get a virtual feel for our campus, meet some of our other administrators and students and have the opportunity to ask them your questions during our student panel Q&A. Learn why our students love coming to Barnstable!

Professional Open House & Networking Event
2026-03-06 09:00 - 10:30
Are you a professional who works with adolescents and their families who may be in need of a different approach to college preparatory education? Come and learn more about how a Barnstable Academy education can help!
Join us for a Professional Open House & Networking Event! Our open house will feature our Head of School, Mrs. Ashley Crowley, and our Director of Admissions, Mr. Carlton Tanis, who will discuss Barnstable Academy’s unique, warm, supportive and relational approach to college preparatory education. They will share how our rigorous academic program, effective daily scheduling, and highly qualified, compassionate teachers contribute to our students’ success. They will also highlight our unique academic endorsements program, our robust executive functioning support and our comprehensive Post-Secondary guidance, including Advanced Placement course offerings.
Get a feeling for our school with a campus tour, meet some of our other administrators, staff and students and have the opportunity to ask them your questions during our student panel Q&A. Learn why our students love coming to Barnstable, and have the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals in this space.

Barnstable Academy Speaker Series - The Power of Non-Zero Thinking: Making Anxiety Work For You with Dr. Matt Zakreski
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an Evening with Matthew J. Zakreski, Psy.D., as he presents on the emotional needs of gifted and neurodivergent learners.
Anxiety is a part of life. And that’s OK! It can be very unpleasant, but it isn’t all bad; anxiety even has an evolutionary benefit. We spent a lot of energy trying to avoid anxiety or minimize it, but the true path forward is embracing anxiety to allow us to grow. Anxiety can change our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and while it attempts to do so for the worst, we can use it to empower ourselves by embracing the power of non-zero thinking. There’s always a chance that something bad could happen, but by embracing that fact, we open ourselves up to other possible outcomes that are less negative and possibly even positive.
Dr. Zakreski is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, published author, professor, and podcast host. He has presented his work on giftedness nearly one thousand times all over the world. He is a member of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the Society for the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), and the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC). He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective, where he provides therapy, psycho-educational testing, and consultation. Learn more: www.theneurodiversitycollective.com
