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Unique early childhood program seeking space to open doors
When Becky Kischnick retired from a life-long career in teaching and school administration, her passion for education did not diminish. With the teamwork of like-minded women, the York Academy of Discovery, a nonprofit organization, was born to meet the needs of children with a full-day, low cost early childhood program near New Albany, Indiana.
In order to make this goal a reality, the nonprofit relies on support from the community.
One purpose of York Academy is to provide a school of choice for underserved families. The faith-based program will be of low cost to families. The program will limit the amount of children it will serve to provide a "family" experience.
According to Kischnick, the best school environment is one in which there is diversity in the student population. With this in mind, the diverse classroom will consist of students with multiple backgrounds and needs, including low income, minorities, and English language learners. Ultimately, students in such a diverse environment will develop empathy and understanding for other cultures and needs.
These students will have the benefit of York Academy’s devotion to the achievement and well-being of these children. The curriculum will include "academic" activities but will also incorporate many other subjects – including play – incorporated into the program. After decades of working with children, these educators believe young children need play, recess and the arts to be developmentally appropriate.
York Academy of Discovery needs financial support to provide this beneficial service. More information on the organization and how to donate can be found on their website and social media.
“I want to be able to help children see their own worth and what they can contribute to others,” says Kischnick. “I hope to show them that success can be achieved even when it seems insurmountable.”
York Academy of Discovery, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contributions to York Academy are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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When Becky Kischnick retired from a life-long career in teaching and school administration, her passion for education did not diminish. With the teamwork of like-minded women, the York Academy of Discovery, a nonprofit organization, was born to meet the needs of children with a full-day, low cost early childhood program near New Albany, Indiana.
In order to make this goal a reality, the nonprofit relies on support from the community.
One purpose of York Academy is to provide a school of choice for underserved families. The faith-based program will be of low cost to families. The program will limit the amount of children it will serve to provide a "family" experience.
According to Kischnick, the best school environment is one in which there is diversity in the student population. With this in mind, the diverse classroom will consist of students with multiple backgrounds and needs, including low income, minorities, and English language learners. Ultimately, students in such a diverse environment will develop empathy and understanding for other cultures and needs.
These students will have the benefit of York Academy’s devotion to the achievement and well-being of these children. The curriculum will include "academic" activities but will also incorporate many other subjects – including play – incorporated into the program. After decades of working with children, these educators believe young children need play, recess and the arts to be developmentally appropriate.
York Academy of Discovery needs financial support to provide this beneficial service. More information on the organization and how to donate can be found on their website and social media.
“I want to be able to help children see their own worth and what they can contribute to others,” says Kischnick. “I hope to show them that success can be achieved even when it seems insurmountable.”
York Academy of Discovery, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contributions to York Academy are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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