INNOVATIVE, CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS

Small class sizes with teachers who are experts in their field, and in your child;

On-staff specialists in reading, writing, and math, who can tailor instruction to a student’s individual needs;

Exposure to creative visionaries such as award-winning children’s book author/illustrator Jeff Mack, who has visited our campus to share hands-on writing and illustrating tips with students;

An innovative curriculum, incorporating projects such as our three-day, all-campus undertaking in which Elementary students founded a new planet, designing infrastructure, government, and social programs.

INVESTED AND TALENTED FACULTY

Continual training for our faculty with experts in education;

Professional growth opportunities such as visits to inspiring schools and programs around the country, and conferences on the Reggio Emilia approach and project-based learning;

Stipends and bonuses, allowing Gillispie to attract and retain the brightest and most talented teachers.

 SAFE, GREEN, AND IMAGINATIVE CAMPUS

Updated technology for all classrooms;

Continuous improvements to our physical plant, such as our newly redesigned outdoor classroom for our Early Childhood students, and new shading and play areas for the Elementary campus.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Over $350,000 in financial aid awards, making the Gillispie Experience accessible to over 35 families each year.