Sophomore Megan Smith loves to write, but had not planned to have her work published when she recently wrote a poem called “The Space Between Hands.” “I wrote the piece first, and then found out about the call for submissions on the topic of ‘hands’ in Cicada magazine.” Megan submitted her poem, and when she ...
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Our school marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Ojai, California on Wednesday, January 11. Founded in 1991 to offer personalized distance learning programs, Laurel Springs was one of the very first schools to harness the power of the internet for interactive education when it began offering web-based programs in 1994. Laurel Springs has now grown to ...
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On February 2nd, the Laurel Springs School community welcomes Maurice Ashley, International Chess Grandmaster, to its “Meetings with Remarkable Men & Women” series of symposia. Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first African-American International Grandmaster in the annals of the game, but he has ...
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All Laurel Springs families are encouraged to join us on January 12th as we welcome Julia Hailes, MBE to our Remarkable Men & Women series of symposia. Ms. Hailes will discuss what sparked her interest in green issues, and what made her book, The Green Consumer Guide, such a success. She will also speak about ...
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By Marilyn Mosley Gordanier As a member of the Captain Planet Board of Directors, I was invited to attend the Foundation’s Gala, which was held in the breathtaking Georgia Aquarium. With the Foundation’s focus on environmental preservation and education, the aquarium was the perfect venue for the gala. Special musical guest, Alison Krauss, the 26-time ...
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Many studies have shown that animals can help improve the physical and mental health of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. The Delta Society is a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to matching people with therapy, service and companion animals. Its Pet Partners program “trains and screens volunteers and their pets for ...
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Marilyn Mosley Gordanier, Executive Director and Founder of Laurel Springs School, has been elected to the Board of Directors for Ted Turner’s Captain Planet Foundation. She will serve as the Chairperson of the Education Committee. The Foundation’s mission is to raise environmental awareness in schools and communities, and to support hands-on environmental education. “Through environmental ...
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One of our school’s founding principles has been to encourage students to find ways to contribute their talents and skills to their local communities and the world. Many of our students have discovered ways to donate their time and energy in innovative and inspiring ways. Some of our students work as a group, while others ...
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All Laurel Springs parents are encouraged to join us on Tuesday, November 29th, for a live webinar with parent-educator, therapist, and author Susan Stiffelman, MFT. Susan’s presentation will be an informative and inspiring experience, providing helpful parenting strategies. With a background that includes homeschooling, global travel, and public speaking, Susan maintains a private marriage and ...
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Constance Owl is a young person focused on honing her many talents and sharing her heritage. In addition to excelling in her classes at Laurel Springs, Constance also manages a growing career as an actress and writer. Constance began acting in North Carolina community theater when she was a preschool-aged child. As her level of ...
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