This is Tenacre

Christina Grace, Director of Educational Support and Reading Coordinator at Tenacre, shares her experience growing up with ADHD and how feeling "othered" shaped her teaching philosophy. She emphasizes the importance of understanding, nurturing, and challenging children while recognizing neurodiversity and setting high, yet realistic, expectations for all learners.

JT Tierney, Tenacre's School Counselor, discusses how she breaks down the stigma of the counseling office (using manipulatives and a taco), why social-emotional learning should be the focus of the first month of school, and how there are important lessons to learn about self-regulation from playing Four Square.

Join us for a delightful 10-minute interview with Tenacre's Assistant Head of School, Lou Anne Collins, as she shares her journey to Tenacre, reflects on the timeless essence that should endure as the school progresses, and emphasizes the significance of nurturing and challenging each child, every day.