This week, we asked Pam Golden, our Lower and Upper Elementary art specialist, to share some  favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Pam’s Clay Story
As a professional sculptor, Pam’s rich artistic life [...]

This week, we asked Colleen Quinn, our Lower and Upper Elementary movement instructor, to share a favorite story that illustrates that moment of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Colleen’s Virginia Reel Story
“Aha! Dancing CAN be fun!”
The Upper Elementary students [...]

This week, we asked Meri-Lee Mafera, our Lower and Upper Elementary music specialist, to share some of her favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Meri-Lee’s Cannon Story
It constantly amazes and delights me when [...]

This week, we asked Lynda Jackson, our Lower and Upper Elementary Spanish instructor to share some of her favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Lynda’s “Me gusta la sandía” Story
In Lower Elementary Spanish, the children have spent [...]

This week, we asked two more of our Upper Elementary teachers, Mark Harvey and Shelley Sommer, to share some of their favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Mark’s Kite Story
Teaching in a Montessori setting provides for many [...]