Archive for the ‘Vision’ Category

In 2009, a vision became reality… The doors of The Monarch School opened to invite students into it’s cocoon.  With 22 students on the roster, we walked forward with the motto:  We do what’s best for kids!  By Christmas, we were at 42, nearly out of room in our little building at Chapel in the Grove.  Today, in it’s second school year, we have moved to Lakeside Baptist Church and occupy three times the amount of space as the first year. 

We were recently featured in The Lakeland Ledger (http://www.theledger.com/article/20101121/NEWS/101129940)  The article, written by The Ledger’s Gary White, was very favorable and we were very pleased with his description of our work. 

I know that there are many purposes to a blog, and this blog is reflective of the school.  But we are all human and part of the team that makes it work.  So I will also be exploring ideas that arise, things that occur to me, lessons I learn in the process, and the successes, big and small, of the entire family:  students, teachers, parents, others…  I am thankful for this outlet and hope that I am able to be a good steward and bring you things that will help you in understanding not only your own child, but the “why” behind my approaches, and ultimately help me with your comments!  We are making this up as we go along!  No single approach works for everyone every time.  So hang in there with me through this ride!  It’s already been a wild one, and I know it’s only getting more exciting from here!

I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving!  If you are a Black Friday shopper, good luck!!