*** Nysmith School for the Gifted Inc
www.nysmith.com
mwhite@nysmith.com
Phone: 703-713-3332
Fax: 703 652-0047
12625 EDS Drive
Herndon
Virginia
20171
Location: Fairfax
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: 3 years - 8th Grade
Family owned and operated since 1983, 620+ children 3 years through 8th Grade 1:9 Teacher Student Ratio, Award Winning. Daily Individualized reading and math, science, computers, logic, foreign language. Loving atmosphere with exciting curriculum.
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
www.acornhill.org
info@acornhill.org
Phone: 301-565-2282
Fax: 301-565-8878
9504 Brunett Ave.
Silver Spring
MD
20901
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: birth - 6
Play-oriented Waldorf curriculum with singing, crafts, gardening, puppetry, storytelling. Parenting programs for birth - 3, Half Day, Full Day and summer programs for children 3 1/4 - 6. Certified nursery and kindergarten. 40+ years experience.
Aidan Montessori School
www.aidanschool.org
Phone: 202-387-2700
Fax: 202-332-2730
2700 27th Street NW
Washington
DC
20008
Location: DC
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 18 months through 12 years
Aidan is a nurturing and diverse community that offers a comprehensive Montessori education for children from 18 months to 12 years in historic Woodley Park.
Alexandria Country Day School
www.acdsnet.org
admissions@acdsnet.org
Phone: 703-548-4804
Fax: 703-549-9022
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria
VA
22301
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Grades: K-8
An independent school community. 240 students – Grades K-8. Small classes of 10-15 students. Award-winning faculty. AM/PM care offered. Transportation available. Safe, secure environment – all classes held in one building.
Arris Montessori Academy
www.arrismontessori.com
mrs.beitzel@arrismontessori.com
Phone: 703-858-2800
Fax: 571-291-2598
44675 Cape Court #189A
Ashburn
VA
20147
Location: Dulles corridor, Loudoun County, Ashburn VA
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2 1/2 to 10 years
The curriculum is individualized to the meet the needs of each student. Programs for Preschool, Full day Pre-K & Kindergarten, Elementary, Before/After School, Spanish, P.E., Art, Music. After school enrichment: Art, Ballet & Scottish Dance, Soccer.
Auburn School
http://www.theauburnschool.org
admissions@theauburnschool.org
Phone: Herndon: (703) 793-9353; Silver Spring: (301) 588-8048; Baltimore: (410) 321-4799
Fax: (703) 793-9355
13525 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 101
Herndon
VA
20171
Location: Silver Spring Campus: 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910;Baltimore Campus: 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: K-8 (K-10 at Herndon Campus)
Mission: The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. Auburn's program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment. Auburn's program is designed for students who can benefit from these supports, including, but not limited to, students who are diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome/ASD, PDD-NOS, NVLD or ADHD.
Location #1: Herndon Campus: 13525 Dulles Technology Drive · Suite 101 · Herndon, VA 20171
Location #2: Silver Spring Campus: 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Location # 3: Baltimore Campus: 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD 21093; Open House: 4/24/13 at 10:00AM and 6/7/13 at 10:00AM
Barrie School
http://www.barrie.org
admissions@barrie.org
Phone: 301-576-2800
Fax: 301-576-2803
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring
MD 20906
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Age 2 through Grade 12
Offering a premier Montessori program age 2 through grade 5, a dynamic Middle, and college focused Upper School.
BeanTree Learning
www.beantreelearning.com
Phone: 703.961.8222
Fax: 571.333.5226
5003 Westone Plaza
Chantilly
VA
20151
Location #1: Highway 28; Westfields Blvd West; Left on Stonecroft; Left on Westone
Location #2: Ashburn Campus, 43629 Greenway Corporate Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Infants through Private Kindergarten; Before/After School and Holiday/Summer Camps through Age 12
Providing the foundation for academic success, classes in foreign language, technology, art, and music are taught daily. Small class sizes promote individualized learning by degreed, experienced faculty. Curriculum exceeds VA Standards of Learning.
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School
www.beauvoirschool.org
Phone: 202-537-6485
Fax: 202-537-6512
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington
DC
20016
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Grades: PK-3
Beauvoir provides an educational environment fostering a lifetime of enthusiasm for learning and growth while nurturing the spiritual, ethical, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.
Broad Branch Children's House
www.metromontessori.com/bbch
bbch@metromontessori.com
Phone: 202-232-2233
Fax: 202-248-4302
5608 Broad Branch Road, NW
Washington
DC
20015
Location: Chevy Chase, DC
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2 1/2 to 6 years
Our program focuses on the individual needs of each child emphasizing intellectual, social, and physical development. Each child learns at his or her own pace, achieving independence, self confidence and attaining a lifelong love of learning.
Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org
brksfield@aol.com
Phone: 703-356-KIDS
1830 Kirby Road
McLean
VA
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: 3 - 10
Spanish, dance, art & music, summer camp, drama, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular activities.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
karic@burgundyfarm.org
Phone: 703-960-3431
Fax: 703-960-5056
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria
Virginia
22303
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: JK-8th Grade
Hands-on, collaborative learning on a 25-acre campus in Alexandra - - minutes from the beltway. Diverse, nurturing community. A place where learning comes ALIVE!
Butler School
www.butlerschool.org
diane@butlerschool.org
Phone: 301-977-6600
Fax: 301-977-2419
15951 Germantown Rd
Darnestown
Maryland
20874
Location: Darnestown, MD
Area Served: Maryland
Ages Served: 3 years - 8th Grade
Butler School, Butler Camp & Butler Equestrian. Butler School is a private AMI Montessori school. For more than 40 years, children and young adolescents have experienced the joy of learning in an environment where they can think, choose, and act to realize their full potential. Butler Equestrian is open to adults
County Christian School
www.countychristianschool.org
admissions@countychristianschool.org
Phone: 703-729-5968
21673 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 600
Ashburn
VA
20147
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Preschool 3’s-8th Grade
Loudoun County’s only ACSI accredited school! Preschool-8th grade. Full Day Kindergarten. Certified teachers. Rigorous academics; Competitive Middle School sports/Upward sports K-6th; 1-20/SEVIS authorized; NILD; Drama; Choir; Photography/Yearbook.
Edmund Burke School
www.eburke.org
Phone: 202-362-8882
4101 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington
DC
20008
Location: DC
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Grades 6-12
Coed, college-prep school offers a challenging and creative academic program in a warm, supportive and inclusive environment.
Evergreen School
www.evergreenschool.com
admissions@evergreenschool.com
Phone: 301-942-5979
10700 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton
MD
20902
Area Served: Maryland
Ages Served: 18 mos. - Grade 3
A place to think and learn and share. Montessori. Before and After Care. Spanish Immersion. Summer Camp.
F.A.Z. Creative Education Center
www.fazeducation.com
Phone: 703-848-8822
Fax: 703-848-0032
1776 Old Meadow Rd
McLean
VA
22102
Location: Mclean
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Birth - 7 years old
F.A.Z. Creative Education Center offers programs for infants and children up to age 7. For over 10 years FAZ has utilized foreign languages, sports & fitness, technology and arts & crafts to create a unique educational community. Open House Quarterly.
FB Meekins Cooperative Preschool
http://www.fbmeekins.org
membership@fbmeekins.org
Phone: 703-938-3588
900 Maple Avenue, East
Vienna
VA
22180
Location: Vienna VA
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: 2 through 5
Join us at FB Meekins to see firsthand why "learning through play" is the way preschoolers learn best!
Feynman School
www.feynmanschool.org
info@feynmanschool.org
Phone: 301-330-9652
15601 Germantown Rd.
Darnestown
MD
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Grades: PS-8
Opening in 2010 in Montgomery County, Feynman School will offer gifted 3- and 4-year-olds the opportunity to learn in a fun, science-based, bilingual environment that celebrates and nurtures their natural inquisitiveness. Will grow to serve PS-8.
Franklin Montessori School – Forest Hills Campus
www.franklinmontessori.com
fm.schools@@verizon.net
Phone: 202-966-7747
4473 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington
DC
20008
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2-6
Franklin offers a quality early learning environment for children ages 2- 6. We provide stimulating intellectual, artistic & developmental experiences for the toddler, preschool and kindergarten child. Independence, leadership & pride are nurtured.
French International School/Lycée Rochambeau
www.rochambeau.org
info@rochambeau.org
Phone: 301-530-8260
Fax: 301-564-5779
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda
MD
20814
Location #1: 7108 Bradley Boulevard - Bethesda
Location #2: 3200 Woodbine Street - Chevy Chase
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 3 to 17
Nursery-Grade 12. Complete college preparatory academic program. French Baccalauréat Degree and US High School Diploma. Educating young minds with rigorous academic and cultural experiences. Students from more than 50 nations.
Friends Community School
www.friendscommunityschool.org
connie@friendscommunityschool.org
Phone: 301-441-2100
Fax: 301-441-2105
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park
MD
20740
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Kindergarten - 8th grade
We nurture lifelong learners, courageous risk-takers, and joyous peacemakers. We welcome students of all backgrounds, teach to the whole child, and offer exciting, experiential, and vigorous curricula. Advance to leading high schools area-wide.
Gesher Jewish Day School
www.gesher-jds.org
admissions@gesher-jds.org
Phone: 703-962-9216
Fax: 703-978-2668
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax
VA
22030
Location: Fairfax, VA
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: K-8
A K-8 education dedicated to academic excellence and creative expression in both General and Jewish Studies. Innovative curriculum, small class sizes, after school care, transportation, leadership and Jewish values.
Gesher Jewish Day School
www.gesher-jds.org
dmendelson@gesher-jds.org
Phone: 703-962-9216
Fax: 703-978-2668
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax
VA
22030
Location: Northern Virginia
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: K-8
For three decades Gesher has been the center of learning for Jewish children of all backgrounds throughout Northern VA. A rigorous general studies curriculum, Jewish studies and Hebrew language provide a dual education K through Middle School.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
www.gslcva.org
preschool@gslcva.org
Phone: 703-437-4511
Fax: 703-689-0032
1133 Reston Avenue
Herndon
VA
20170
Location: Herndon/Reston
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: 2 1/2 - 5 years
Now Enrolling: Ages 2 1/2 - 5. Welcoming all children!
Nurturing, Christian environment. We celebrate each child individually, focusing on the development of the whole child. Experienced, well-trained staff. Personal tours.
Grace Episcopal School
www.graceschoolalex.org
admissions@graceschoolalex.org
Phone: 703-549-5067
Fax: 703-549-9545
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria
Virginia
22305
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: preschool (age 3) - grade 5
For 50 years, Grace has fostered an enthusiasm for learning through our program of academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Students receive individual attention in small classes and learn to be critical thinkers & successful problem solvers.
Green Hedges School
www.greenhedges.org
ldixon@greenhedges.org
Phone: 703-938-8323
415 Windover Avenue, NW
Vienna
VA
22180
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Montessori Ages: 3-6 Grades: 1-8
Campus Tours are every Wednesday at 9am. Join Green Hedges every Wednesday morning at 9am for a Campus Tour. Come glimpse the boundless future awaiting your child at Green Hedges.
Hopkins House Preschool Academy
mworley@hopkinshouse.org
Phone: 571-480-4261
Fax: 571-480-4279
1224 Princess St.
Alexandria
VA
22314
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Now Accepting NACCRRA. College Educated Teachers. Nationally Recognized Curriculum. Children 6 wks to 5 yrs old.
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital
www.jpds.org
jpds.admission@jpds.org
Phone: 202-291-jpds (5737)
Fax: 202-291-9750
6045 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington
DC
20011
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Pre-k - grade 6
Challenging and creative secular, Hebrew and Judaic curriculum, low student/teacher ratios. Fostering a love of learning, a sense of community and a solid moral foundation.
Lake Forest Academy
http://www.lfanet.org
info@lfanet.org
Phone: 847-615-3267
Fax: 847-295-8149
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest
IL
60045
Area Served: Everywhere
Ages Served: Grades 9-12
Founded in 1857, Lake Forest Academy is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding and day school serving 425 academically bright and motivated students in grades 9-12. We are located 30 miles north of Chicago. Students come to LFA from across the globe.
Loudoun Country Day School
www.lcds.org
amy.warner@lcds.org, info@lcds.org
Phone: 703-777-3841
Fax: 703/771-1347
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg
VA
20175
Location: Off Evergreen Mills Road
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 4-14
Coed,PK-8th grade, nonsectarian, nonprofit indep. school, cultivating the intellectual, social, emotional, & phys. growth of each child. We have a rigorous core curriculum, nurturing environ.,& extensive prog. in for. lang/arts/technology/athletics
Lowell School
www.lowellschool.org
mbelton@lowellschool.org
Phone: 202-577-2000
1640 Kalmia Road, NW
Washington
DC
20012
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: PK - 8th grade
Founded in 1965 . Coed. Enrollment: 300 . Average Class Size: 16 . Student-Teacher Ration: 6:1 . Progress Report Grading System . Spanish beginning in Grade K . Tuition Range: $15,515 - $28,252 . 20+ computers and laptop programs . Internet Access . Enrichment Activities . Sports . Extended Day . Summer Program . Aquatics . Woodworking. A diverse and inclusive community of lifelong learners; an active, challenging, and integrated curriculum; an education that promotes personal voice, choice and action.
Manassas Christian School
www.manassaschristianschool.org
mcs1@minnieland.net
Phone: 703-393-6555
9296 West Carondelet Drive
Manassas
VA
20111
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Our mission is to provide students with successful learning opportunities in a Christian environment. These opportunities are designed to meet the individual needs of our students as we prepare them them to become responsible citizens.
Metropolitan Educational Consulting Group, LLC (MEC Group)
www.mec-group.org
2Contactus@mec-group.org
Phone: 202-537-0091
Fax: 202-244-2851
5247 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2
Washington
DC
20015
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Preschool through High School
MEC Group,LLC assists families in DC, MD and VA with the school selection and admission process. Serving students preschool through high school, our goal is to identify the school that is the "right fit" for each child. Contact us at 202-537-0091.
Montessori School of Chevy Chase
http://www.chevychasemontessori.com
camelot617@hotmail.com
Phone: 202-362-6212
Fax: 202-244-1759
5312 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington
DC
20015
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2-6
Toddler Class - Multi-Level Primary Class -Kindergarten - First Grade - Early Arrival - Extended Day until 6:00 PM - 9 Month or 12 Month Program - Competitive Reading & Math Curriculum - Art/Music- After School Activities-New French Immersion Program
Norbel School
norbelschool.org
info@norbelschool.org
Phone: 410 796 6700
Fax: 410 796 7661
6135 Old Washington Road
Elkridge
Maryland
21075
Location: Howard County
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 6 - 21 years
Norbel School educates bright students in 1st-12th grades with a variety of learning challenges. Our supportive environment integrates an individualized educational & social development curriculum that maximizes a student’s academic & social success.
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
www.olneyprep.org
jamiw@pcsda.org
Phone: 301-570-2500
Fax: 301-570-0400
4100 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney
Maryland
20832
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Kindergarten - Eighth Grades
Olney Adventist Preparatory School is a Kindergarten through 8th grade Christian school in Olney, Maryland. Our rigorous academic program is complimented by small class sizes and individualized instruction. Children are challenged to excellence.
Pinecrest School
www.pinecrestschool.org
admissions@pinecrestschool.org
Phone: 703-354-3446
Fax: 703-354-0502
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale
VA
22003
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Three-Year-Old Preschool - Grade 6
Preschool – Grade 6 / Summer Camp. Nurturing curiosity, confidence & love of learning. Individualized approach. Rigorous academics.
Positive social/emotional development.
Primary Montessori Day School
http://www.primarymontessori.com
office@primarymontessori.com
Phone: 301-309-9532
Fax: 301-309-9582
14138 Travilah Road
Rockville
MD
20850
Location: Rockville, MD
Area Served: Maryland
Ages Served: 2-9
The Primary Montessori Day School is a non-profit private school for children age 2-9 years old (Toddler - Grade 3). Located in North Potomac in a new building designed specifically for Montessori education.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
www.shiningstarsdc.org
amuhammad@shiningstarsdc.org
Phone: 202.319.2307
Fax: 202.319.2309
1328 Florida Ave., NW - Annex bldg
Washington, DC
Area Served: District of Columbia
Ages Served: 3 years old, up to 6th grade
Shining Stars Montessori Academy is a free, urban, AMI centered public charter school in DC. We offer children ,ages 3 and up, a quality Montessori education, infused with culturally inclusive principles. Please visit www.shiningstarsdc.org for info.
St. Columba's Nursery School
www.stcolumbadc.org
school@columba.org
Phone: 202.742.1980
Fax: 202.742.1684
4201 Albemarle Street, NW
Washington
DC
20016
Location: Tenleytown
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 3-5
At SCNS we believe that each child, each family, and each staff member has an infinite capacity to learn and grow. We cultivate their God-given and unique abilities in a joyful atmosphere of supported inquiry, sociability, and inclusion.
St. Martin's School
www.smsmd.org
principal@smsm.org
Phone: 301-990-2441
Fax: 301-990-2688
115 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg
MD
29877
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 8
St. Martin of Tours School is a Catholic elementary school located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington. St. Martin’s holds the distinction for being the first Catholic School established in Montgomery County.
Sunset Hills Montessori School
www.sunsethillsmontessori.com
office@sunsethillsmontessori.com
Phone: 703-476-7477
Fax: 703-476-7233
11180 Ridge Heights Road
Reston
Virginia
20191
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Ages 18 months to Grade 3
Nestled on the shores of Lake Audubon, Sunset Hills Montessori School offers a peaceful Montessori environment for children ages 18 months to 9 years. As a full AMS member school, we've been educating, nurturing & inspiring young minds since 1994.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/index.php
catholicschools@arlingtondiocese.org
Phone: 703-841-2519
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: Pre-School through High School
The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Arlington serve over 17,000 students throughout Northern Virginia. Our 38 elementary and 4 high schools are committed to providing an excellent academic education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Congressional Schools of Virginia
www.congressionalschools.org
info@csov.org
Phone: 703-533-9711
Fax: 703-532-5467
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church
VA
22042
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Infant through Grade 8
Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program
Foreign language in Jr. Kindergarten • Advanced mathematics • Global travel opportunities • Lifetime fitness program • 40 acre campus • Academic summer classes
The Griffin Academy of Westminster School
www.westminsterschool.com
Phone: 703-256-2035
6800 Columbia Pike
Annandale
VA
22003
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 3-4
Developmentally Oriented Curriculum for 3- and 4-year-olds. 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio, Uniforms, Extended Care, Music, Art, French, Field Trips.
The Maddux School
www.madduxschool.org
amullins@madduxschool.org
Phone: 301.469.0223
11614 Seven Locks Road
Rockville
MD
20854
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 3 to 8
Small, structured, nurturing preschool to second grade classes offering developmentally-based, academically enriching activities with an emphasis on social language.
The Woods Academy
www.woodsacademy.org
admissions@woodsacademy.org
Phone: 301-365-3080
Fax: 301-469-6439
6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda
MD
20817
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Age 3 to 8th Grade
Private, Catholic, Co-Ed; Montessori pre-school (Ages 3-6) and Grades 1-8; Daily French or Spanish; Small classes, computer labs, robotics, fine arts, competitive athletics
Washington Christian Academy
www.washingtonchristian.org
twilson@washingtonchristian.org
Phone: (240)390-0429
Fax: (240)559-0115
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney
Maryland
20832
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: K-12
Washington Christian Academy is a K-12 college prep school located on 60 acres in Olney, Maryland. WCA provides a reverent, adventurous, and academically serious education.
Washington Waldorf School
http://www.washingtonwaldorf.org/
llawson@washingtonwaldorf.org
Phone: 301-229-6107
Fax: 301-229-9379
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda
MD
20816
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Infant - 12th Grade
Our integrative curriculum & innovative instructional method provide a unique, developmentally appropriate education. Encouraging clear thinking, balanced feeling, & initiative, our academic, artistic & practical program offers A Better Way to Learn
Westminster School
www.westminsterschool.com
admissions@westminsterschool.com
Phone: 703-256-3620
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale
VA
22003
Location: Northern Virginia
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Preschool (age 3) - Grade 8
Since 1962...providing an accelerated curriculum steeped in the classics with an emphasis on the arts. French, Latin, Music, Art, Drama, Orchestra, Daily PE, & Multiple Field Trips. Bus Service & Extended Care Available. Preschool opening Fall 2010.
White Flint Children’s House
www.wfchm.com
wfchedu@yahoo.com
Phone: 301-230-9720
11810 Parklawn Drive
Rockville
MD
20852
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2 yrs.-K
During our extended 11-month school year, we combine an amazing facility with Montessori-certified teachers for one of the best educations available. We have a strong school community and a proud history of diversity and happy, successful students!
