Monday, February 19, 2018

Maize - 4th Team Visit

Maize was yet another awesome day! Getting to tour these schools and seeing the best, most interesting things they have to offer is the BEST professional development available!

We started this day meeting the superintendent and seeing a presentation on their district. We loaded a bus and drove to the middle school. A group of middle school student leaders showed us a presentation on their clubs and student leadership opportunities. We visited a classroom with flexible seating, and saw the coolest affirmations wall. "I'm Loving It!"



We then traveled to the less than 2 months old Career Academy. This was the MOST incredible school I've ever seen! You can graduate high school with an LPN certificate, learn culinary arts, fire & police science, and build an actual airplane (every single part!) that will one day fly.


The next stop was so inspiring. It was at the completion school, an alternative high school. We were able to witness the graduation of a young man who had made some bad choices and turned his life around. What a humbling experience, just to witness this graduation!

At the elementary school we learned of a program DOGS - Dads Of Great Students. What a cool way to get dads involved in schools and make them feel welcome!





The next stop was the brand new pre-school. Opened just this past August it was solely designed with 3 & 4 year olds in mind. The soothing colors, programs, classrooms and playground were most definitely going to be a place parents would want to send their children, right down to the teeny tiny little toilets!




Our last stop of the day was to MOXI's. This coffee shop was opened so that Mother's Of eXceptional Individuals would always have a place to work. The mango smoothie I had was incredible, and I admit I spent a bit on the crafts that were for sale!

Gifts from each district are always appreciated. This etched thermal cup with my name & KTOY team will be used for years. The cookies didn't last a week!


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