I am honored to have been
selected to be the principal of Handley, an International Baccalaureate Primary
Years Program World School. I believe that each child at Handley is a unique
individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to
grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my
desire as principal to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas
by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a
sharing of ideas. There are three elements that I believe are conducive to
establishing such an environment:
1. The teacher acting as a
guide in inquiry-based learning,
2. Allowing the child’s
natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and
3. Promoting respect for all
things and all people.
Please know that my door
is always open to your ideas about how we can better serve your children. It is
important to have open communication between home and school so that we can work
together to maximize your child’s learning potential.
Kathy
Couillard |