Service - Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam
Adventure - Skiing in Switzerland
Cultural - Backstage London
Service - Knits for Cancer Kids
Service and educational trips enrich and strengthen student participation in local and global communities
Social Spaces
Students need casual spaces where they can relax and socialize away from the watchful eyes of adults. EAR has the advantage of a climate that encourages outdoor life.
I added benches and water stations in shady places around the secondary buildings. A mural is added every year as a Freshman Art project. Students immediately adopted those nooks as places to chat, work, read, game - and sometimes nap.
As an administrator, one gives up some control of these spaces, but it is so important for adolescent development to have places they "own". I simply create the opportunities for good things to happen.
Clubs & Activities Sponsored
Model United Nations
Student Council
NHS
Week Without Walls
Community Service
Student Leadership
Drama
Curricular Choice
At EAR, I re-structured the parameters of the master schedule to increase time for AP courses, better utilize teacher strengths, and create the flexibility for more electives. More students were able to take AP courses, and new electives were offered:
Community ServiceStudents who have choices are more motivated and more invested in their education
Drama
Guitar
Digital Music
Creative Writing
Web Design
