We are honored to share that 2015 graduate Parker Chadwick has returned to The Janus School as a teacher. Check out our blog to discover how he’s bringing his unique experiences as a former student with learning differences into the classroom to inspire and guide the next generation of neurodiverse learners.
Nature programming remains undervalued or absent in many educational settings across the United States today. At The Janus School, we are creating opportunities for meaningful engagement with the natural world in line with our educational philosophy and teaching methods. Check out our newest blog to learn more.
Going back to school can mean added stress for students with learning differences. To make the process easier, check out our newest video blog to see how strategies like organization, color coding and proactive scheduling can help children adjust and how resources like a communication log can set families up for success.
Freedom from homework and days filled with sunshine sound so refreshing at first, but days and days of unstructured time could be filled with anxiety and stress for children with learning differences. To help curb the stress for you and your child and keep the learning momentum going, we are sharing summer strategies and tips to set everyone up for success. Check out the article to learn more.
Chances are, you know someone facing the challenges of a learning difference. 1 in 5 students in the United States have learning and attention issues. Check out our blog for 5 common myths when it comes to learning differences and the real facts to set them straight.
The Janus School is offering a collaborative learning opportunity with our Executive Skills Workshop for fellow educators, parents, and community members to gain more knowledge about executive functioning.
See a message from Janus’ new Head of School Heather Strunk, as we enjoy summer and look forward to the start of another school year with our students! We also share the exciting announcement about surpassing our $100,000 Annual Fund goal, recognize our seniors’ convocation and students who have received awards for their great achievements, and more!
Head of School Jan Gillespie reflects on her years of service at Janus, and we express our gratitude for the significant impact she has had on every student here over the last 12 years. In this issue, you’ll also see moments from our annual Raising Spirits Gala, which raised $45,000, and can read more about alumnus Nicki Liss, our students, and the experiences they’ve been enjoying this season!
“Everyone at Janus helped me realize my own potential and gave me the hope for the future I wished to create. The support level of the staff and students – I say students, too, because it really was everyone there – built the environment that helped teach me new ways to approach things, interact with others, and understand myself,” shared Parker Chadwick, 2015 Janus graduate.
We are excited to announce the appointment of Heather L. Strunk as The Janus School’s next Head of School, effective July 1, 2023. Heather currently serves as the Director of Academics at Janus, a position she has held since 2015, and has served in a variety of leadership and educational roles since 2010.