Philosophy

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" asked the mole.
"Kind" said the boy."

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy 

Grounded in the individual experience and rooted with the seeds of positive psychology and child development, we take a dynamic lens to education by fusing positive practices such as functional, productive communication, positive behavior approaches, and self-regulation strategies within our academic programming and school's ecosystem. We focus on engaging independent and group activities, project-based learning, and competency-based assessments which allow students to pose questions, gain insight, collaborate, evaluate, develop their understanding, and exercise their content knowledge. Our caring and supportive educators also nurture elements of individual growth such as problem solving, organizational skills, flexibility, and conflict resolution to bring balance and fulfillment to the lives of each student.  

Our child-first approach and low student to teacher ratios allow us to craft a flexible, inclusive environment where children can embrace their curiosities and indulge in learning through sensory and personal experiences within the classroom, nature, and the community. Our natural and fun approach allows students to explore their creativity and exercise application of skills to their educational, social, and emotional experiences. By integrating our school philosophies into our educational environment, we sew the seeds of well-being and success into all aspects of our students' lives to support their ongoing growth and development.