1. Our commitment to cultivate a safe and loving learning environment
We create safe and honoring learning spaces that enable learners to to thrive both academically and emotionally.
2. Our respect for collaboration and mutuality
We create consistent, safe and loving relationships. We recognize the importance of collaborating with, honoring and mentoring those within the local community and culture.
Our founder
Nina Zaragoza has a Ph.D., in Reading and Special Education and her expertise spans both regular and special education. She is an expert in teaching the art of writing to children and specializes in communicating this gift to teachers. She is dedicated to nurturing the creative writing spirit in as many children and teachers as she can and does so with children, classroom teachers, university students and parent groups worldwide.
know more3. Our commitment to empowering our learners, their families and communities
Our learning programs are strength-based, recognizing and nurturing our learners’ individual and collective strengths, curiosity, and gifts. We intentionally use strategies that ask open ended and genuine questions that allow for a wide range of response. We scaffold learning activities, support learners in taking risks, and celebrate effort and growth.
4. Our commitment to providing choice within structure
We recognize the need for an approach that honors each person’s dignity and desire to be empowered. Our learners are given the opportunity to exercise choice and voice within a structured and consistent learning environment.
5. Our focus on narrative
Our learning programs allow for learners to be known through the sharing of individual and collective narratives.
6. Our commitment to design environments that nurture a sense of wonder and joy
Our programs create a safe place to enjoy beauty, unleash creativity, and develop love for learning, life and each other.
7. Our integration of expressive arts into our learning programs
Our programs fosters a commitment to nurturing creativity within various instructional contexts.