The Windward School

The Isabel Greenbaum Stone Master Teacher Award is given annually to an outstanding Windward faculty member to recognize exceptional quality of work and support for their students. Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Westchester Middle School teacher Lacey Fraser! Ms. Fraser is a wonderful colleague, mentor, teacher, and friend at our WMS campus, and also pours her heart into the development of the School’s yearbook each year!

Members of The Windward School Senior Leadership Team participated in PwC and Taproot Foundation’s ScopeAthon last week. ScopeAthon pairs PwC professionals with nonprofits that aim to create sustainable and effective business models. We’re thrilled that we were chosen to participate in this event!

‼️ Calling all educators and school administrators! Elevate your skills this summer, in-person or virtually! The Windward Institute's Summer Institute continued education courses cover a broad range of topics from literacy, math, technology, reading, and language. 📚 The program includes half and full-day workshops and multi-day courses. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQ929mNv #ContinuedEducation #PD #ProfessionalDevelopment #SummerInstitute #Education #Educators

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day today, we want to express gratitude to our incredible team of faculty. The commitment and contributions of our teachers inspire our students to dream, learn, and grow every day. Your passion and dedication helps us to change the lives of so many children with language-based learning disabilities!

Each year, the Isabel Greenbaum Stone Master Teacher Award is given to an exemplary Windward faculty member. The recipient of this award receives a significant grant for study and/or travel relating to their teaching. Nominations are now open for this year's award. Learn more and nominate a teacher: https://lnkd.in/gJgAYqYY Nominations close Sunday, May 5. Pictured is last year's recipient, MLS teacher Ms. Nordgren!

As part of our commitment to increase childhood literacy rates The Windward Institute recently hosted free reading screenings in partnership with Yonkers Riverfront Library to help identify struggling readers in grades K-3. Nearly 30 students were screened during this pilot program. We look forward to sharing more information about additional reading screenings in the future. #DyslexiaSupport #ReadingSupport #TheWindwardSchool #TheWindwardInstitute

In celebration of Earth Day, TIME for Kids partnered with Take Action Global, a program that Windward recently joined that raises awareness of climate issues and encourages students to create a greener world. As part of this collaboration, they called upon students throughout the world at their 100 Climate Action Schools to submit artwork following one of these three themes: “Planet + People as Partners,” “Planet vs. Plastic,” and “Earth as an Ecosystem.” We are very proud to share that the artwork of three Windward students was chosen! #TakeActionEdu #TIMEforKids #EarthDay #TheWindwardSchool

Each year, the Windward Parents Association and Windward Alumni Office host Dream Big: Your Dreams Are Your Future. This event features prominent, inspirational speakers who share their stories about overcoming obstacles and going on to achieve their dreams. Dream Big is a reminder for our students and community that having a language-based learning disability need not hold anyone back from a lifetime of achievement. We look forward to welcoming Scott Rudin ’03, Creative Director of Ralph Lauren Agency, on May 8 for this year's event! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eup_Vbkf

The Windward Institute is excited to partner with Yonkers Riverfront Public Library to provide free reading screenings to K-3 students this spring. Trained teachers from The Windward School will screen children in grades K-3 on reading and language skills.   The ability to read is one of the most important predictors of academic success. Early identification and intervention reduce negative consequences of being unable to read. Families who participate will learn about their child’s reading skill development, areas of need, and considerations for school and home.   Thank you to The Early Literacy Endowment for making this initiative possible. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eUZUmMWP. #Dyslexia #DyslexiaSupport #ReadingSupport #ReadingDifficulties

We are hiring! Windward is looking for a Content and Implementation Director to join The Windward Institute team. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gJqPtFE #EmploymentOpportunity #Hiring #Education