Since its founding in 1770, the College of Charleston has earned a stellar reputation as one of the top liberal arts universities in the nation. Most people associate the institution of higher learning with images of 20-somethings and downtown Charleston, but the School of Professional Studies at the North Campus is living proof that the College of Charleston community … [Read more...]
In Perfect Harmony: Wandoâs Award-winning Band
In his first year at the helm of the Wando High School band, Bobby Lambert has done his best to make his own kind of music without changing the direction of the schoolâs award-winning band program. Lambert arrived at Wando in July 2014, replacing Scott Rush, who held the position for 15 years before moving on to another district. The schoolâs marching band was already on the … [Read more...]
Creating a Buzz: Honey Bee Advocacy in East Cooper
Think about the last meal you prepared and how tasty it was. Thanks to the âlocavoreâ movement sweeping the nation, you might feel gratitude to local farmers for such a spread â but what about the humble honey bee? Despite their misunderstood reputation, honey bees are a critical part of the food cycle, and they're not going to sting you out of pure malice, either. In fact, … [Read more...]
Not Only to Succeed but to Thrive
Photo courtesy of Palmetto Christian Academy. Walking into Palmetto Christian Academy, located on Egypt Road in Mount Pleasant, Iâm immediately struck by the strong sense of joy that flourishes through the halls. Smiling children walk single file down the corridor to break for recess. A modern-day pop song can be heard coming from the gymnasium, and, when I go in for a … [Read more...]
A Little Song and Dance: The Musical Theater Center
Once upon a time, three creative ladies met one another through various circumstances. All were trained in the arts of music, theater and dance, and all shared the vision to make the world a better place through performance. Eventually, The Musical Theater Center was born from this passion, and there was much rejoicing. The venture between owner Allyson Lewis and artistic … [Read more...]
Look Before You Leap: The Think First Program
The odds are that most people couldnât tell you the leading cause of death among children 1 and older. Itâs not disease or disaster or parental neglect. And even though traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord doesnât always kill outright, it often leaves its victims with serious complications that can last a lifetime. Thatâs why the international ThinkFirst Program, … [Read more...]
Exceeding Expectations: Palmetto Christian Academy
Walking into the Wilsonâs Mount Pleasant home, I can already feel the warmth. Iâm not talking about the toasty fire, but the genuine feeling of togetherness and support. For Bill and Susan Wilson, deciding where to send their five daughters to school was no easy task. Until they discovered Palmetto Christian Academy, a private institution that matched their values and continues … [Read more...]
A Top-Notch Education: Bishop England High School
Bishop England High School is presently the largest four-year Catholic high school in South Carolina. With a current enrollment of more than 700 students the courses quickly fill to capacity. âWe encourage parents to begin the enrollment process during a studentâs eighth-grade year,â explained Kit Brownell, director of admissions for Bishop England High School. âOur open … [Read more...]
Diversity in Education: East Cooper Montessori Charter Leads the Way
When I visited east Cooper Montessori Charter on a seemingly ordinary Thursday morning, I found myself treated to a rare performance â the upper elementary students were busily crafting their Rube Goldberg projects, learning how to perform âa simple operation â namely, turning on a hair dryer â as a result of a complex invention,â according to the schoolâs principal, Jody … [Read more...]