Long ago I dreamed of an elementary school where learning would incorporate the outside world; where children's individual learning styles and strengths would be addressed. Knowledge would come from connecting subjects to each other and as well as practical life skills. All learning would be hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Self esteem would be the natural result of accomplishment. An appreciation of what others have to offer would build character and cooperation. I have experienced much of this all ready at Timber Ridge Elementary in East Cobb. It was a new school at the time and Mary K. Widener was the principal who chose the finest staff for her school that I have ever had the privilege to work along side. I am still in contact, almost 20 years later, with many of the teachers who held this dream and the principal who took the best of us and made us better.
Once again there is a dream school that is going to be born. It will be called Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and will reside in the beautiful countryside of South Fulton county boarding on Coweta, Carroll and Fayette counties. I can't wait to see it happen and to demonstrate what difference a really good education can make to children. It will incorporate the environment, agriculture and the arts using the best proven curriculum practices of education. Watch for us make the dream come true!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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