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Conversation with Board of Trustees

The first conversation in our weekly “Conversation with…” series with the Board of Trustees is an annual tradition at the school. This session always begins with the students introducing themselves which this week included them talking about their previous school experience, Then, more extended introductions were given by the Trustees. Chairperson Dave Bayer along with Trustees Justin Switzer, Fleesie Hubbard and Donald Lacy were able to attend.

A lively discussion ensued with each sharing their history and experience with The Community School. Three of the four attending Trustees are all alumni with the oldest graduating in the mid-1980’s and the most recent in 2019. The students were very interested in ther experiences and how the school has changed. The Trustees were keenly interested in the students and how they value and engage in their education at TCS.

This was a great way to start what promises to be a terrific school year!

Final Sponsor Meeting Held!

Salute to Denise Gantt, Ebony Evans & The Lyric!

Director of Education & Resident Artist Denise Kumani Gantt and Education Specialist & Resident Artist Ebony Evans from the famed Lyric Theatre wrapped up a terrific year of bringing theatre arts to our students with a spirited evaluation session and celebration.

We are grateful to Denise, Ebony and The Lyric for the regular Theatre Seminars, the special Somatic Movement Sessions at The Lyric, the play and dance performances we attended and the Digital Storytelling workshop they sponsored. Each of these offerings expanded our students horizons and expanded their creative expression.

Thank you for all of your kindness again this year!

Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Visits TCS

We had the pleasure and honor of having leaders from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund visit us for a “Conversation with…” President Alysia Lee and Chairman of the Board Larry Simmons met the students for the first time to share a bit about their background and the work of BCYF. Alysia and Larry were keenly interested in the students and the school program. so the conversation was a lively one. They concluded the visit witha tour and a pledge to return.

We are thankful for the 3 year pledge of support from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund and the personal interest that Alysia and Larry have shown i our students and school.

Salute to Don Riesett!

The Creative Writing Seminar could just as well be called Creative Thinking explains teacher Don Riesett. This weekly group session followed by another weekly one-on-one session provides an opportunity for the students to dive deeply into their thinking and creativity. They produce a fresh work each week for topics that can be extremely personal and self reflective to those that challenge the imagination. Each student’s take is unique and often surprising in the approach taken.

All of this is possible because of the inspirational and engaging teaching of Mr. Don. He has been developing student’s skills and talents for 16 years now at The Community School. Don’s class has a central role in the personal development of each student and the cohesion of the class.

We are so grateful for you Mr. Don!