It has been another extremely difficult year in Haiti, especially in the greater Port-au-Prince area. The Children’s Academy, located in the mountains south of Port-au-Prince, has faced significant unrest, providing a constant source of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety.

Despite these intense challenges, this International Women’s Day – Saturday, March 8 – we are pleased to share that the all-woman Leadership Team at The Children’s Academy continues to cultivate a culture of dignity at the school and in the community. Under their leadership, students continue to make solid progress both academically and in character development.

The leadership team serves as an inspiration to other staff as well, who have been taking the initiative and seizing their own opportunities to provide leadership at the school.

• The Elementary School Pedagogy Director has become known for her expertise in teacher training and classroom management. She embodies the school’s culture of joy for all staff and students through her tenacity and compassion. Her positive impact extends beyond the school walls and into the broader community.
• The Preschool Pedagogy Director specializes in early childhood education. Her expertise goes beyond the curriculum as she skillfully nurtures students and staff. She believes that an early start is crucial and seamlessly integrates play and learning, creating an environment where education is a joyful journey. Her passion for teaching resonates throughout the school, making her a beacon of inspiration for those under her guidance and for the other teachers.
• The Leadership Team spearheaded a staff choir to foster unity and mutual respect and to invite the joy of singing and music. Life in Haiti is hard. Singing and music nourishes and strengthens the soul. We’re thrilled at this development and are proud to share a short performance by The Children’s Academy Staff Choir.
• In an effort to improve student reading, critical thinking, discussion, and public speaking skills, the Leadership Team organized a reading competition for the 7th-9th grade students. Students are invited to compete with their classmates by reading a selected text in public from a book they choose together. The competition is hugely popular and continues as an annual event. Learn more about the reading competition here.