The Circle of Education

When my daughters were born, I vowed to educate them by creating a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, hiring the best teachers, and giving them unparalled experiences.  

 

No, this wasn’t homeschooling – I never taught a class.  I started a private school called Merit Academy in 1994.  We changed our structure from small classes to one-on-one classes in 2000, and that’s when we saw students really thrive.  

 

We’ve had hundreds of students and each one of them have gone off to do incredible things. 

 

I’ve watched how the academic pendulum went from New Math to Whole Language to Common Core. I’ve observed (with frustration) the Department of Education’s many attempts at educating the whole child; that’s the main reason I’ve been in the business of education since 1979.  

 

For me, the best part of this job is when students come back to meet with me to discuss a plan for THEIR CHILDREN! I’m thrilled to guide them as parents and honored that they value the unique benefits they received as students at Merit.  I don’t think I’ll ever retire!

 

Besides, where will my future grandchildren be educated?