Principal Hardy Featured in National Post Article

10/17/2012

Kate Raven

Principal Allan Hardy shared his thoughts on important questions to ask when selecting an independent school in a recent National Post education supplement.

As Principal Hardy notes in the article, finding the right school fit for your child is integral – and at the heart of every school is its teachers. Principal Hardy suggests asking admissions officers and principals what their school is doing to develop teacher expertise and foster teacher growth.

“I suggest parents ask what the school is doing to ensure that its teachers continue to get better, so that they stay abreast of educational innovation and change,” he says.

Principal Hardy also emphasizes asking about how schools are preparing students for a world that is rapidly changing. “How is the school preparing students for the 21^st century, for a world and workplace that is very, very different than their parents are experiencing, or have experienced?”

How do we answer these questions at Greenwood?

We’re working towards creating the Greenwood Institute, which will encourage the professional growth of both beginner and expert teachers.
We’re staying on the edge of personalized learning. By helping each student create a personalized digital portfolio, and developing courses that combine the best of face-to-face and virtual experiences, we will ensure our students are prepared to adapt to the ongoing needs of the 21st century.
We’re taking advantage of communication technology such as social media to help all stakeholders interact more effectively with the school and with each other. We’re also moving our students and staff towards cloud computing, using robust tools like Google Apps and Moodle.

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