“Education is the one field that makes all others possible. Every one of us has been shaped by someone who inspired our curiosity and helped us find our confidence, who guided us to think more clearly and pushed us to strive for better.” — President Joe Biden, April 30, 2021...
Here at Temple Grandin School, one of the core values we live by is Understanding: “…we understand the nuances of Asperger’s and other neurocognitive differences. We look beyond behavior to understand our students’ concerns and motivations. We respect their learning styles, and through our socio-academic curriculum, we help them develop...
What does one say after a week like this one? Instead of reflecting on the past academic quarter or looking ahead to the next one, like so many others in Boulder, I found myself reflecting on life, community, and connectedness. As a non-profit leader in our community, I have been...
As I write this post, TGS students have begun their Spring Break, and the faculty aren’t far behind, with only grade reports and other administrative odds and ends to complete. We are all ready for a well-deserved rest. Which has me thinking about fatigue. COVID has prompted a lot of...
“Being anti-racist or attempting to be an anti-racist school community is on the shoulders of everyone.” –Ralinda Watts (National Association of Independent Schools, 2021) DEI…starting from neurodiversity We have a lot of neurodiversity at Temple Grandin School. Our students understand what it’s like to feel different, and even excluded –...
Word of the Week: Leisure After recently observing our students engaged in a “paint and play” day, and also looking forward toward a week of Thanksgiving break, I wanted to share some thoughts about leisure. Dictionaries give us two definitions: 1) use of free time for enjoyment, and 2) the...
April is Autism Awareness month! As we prepare to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Temple Grandin School, I’ve been reflecting on how awareness of autism has shaped my life. Prior to receiving a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome for our son in 1998, the only exposure I’d had to autism was...
At TGS, we work to help students recognize and realize their potential. Recognize and realize – there are two parts (at least) to this task, which is more complicated than it sounds. Schools everywhere are full of classes and programs to help students realize their potential. Much of this is...
Valentine’s Day is here, and I have to confess I’m relieved it didn’t fall on a school day. At TGS, we let it slip quietly by as we busied ourselves with field trips, a parent education night, and the many small daily acts of caring that hold our school community...
Happy 2016, friends and family of TGS! Shortly after I last posted in December, we had an unexpected snow day at TGS. Immediately following, we held our first-ever TGS talent show – a delightful afternoon filled with surprising talent and warm accolades for all participants. Sometimes unexpected events bring us joy. When...
