CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL 

The Crestone Charter School is located in the small, rural town of Crestone Colorado, tucked into the western foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range, in the northeastern corner of the San Luis Valley. Crestone is an open-minded, adventurously unique, isolated, and tight-knit community with a population of 1,200 residents. The Charter School is a centerpiece of this community, and as such, the faculty and staff have a shared and very public sense of responsibility for creating and maintaining the highest standards in education. Meanwhile, we are also an awesome place to work, with a focus on the virtues of respect, integrity, and creativity.  We strive to foster a healthy work environment including providing professional development and growth opportunities. The Crestone Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Learn more about the CCS learning model here

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*NEW* Curriculum, Instructional, and MTSS Coordinator *NEW* (part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

Office Assistant (part- to full-time, Immediate) 

Special Education Coordinator (part- to full-time, Immediate)

Interventionist (k-12, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Math) (part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

Secondary Science and/or Math Teacher (part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

ParaProfessionals (Class aides, interventionists, specialists) (part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

Music Specialist Teacher (part-time, Immediate)

Experiential Education Coordinator (part- to full-time, Immediate)

Greenhouse Manager and Instructions Specialist (part- to full-time, Immediate)

Substitute Teachers and Mentors 

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Application details

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Office Assistant (part- to full-time, Immediate)

Our new office assistant will be

• A welcoming face of our school to students, staff and parents

• Highly organized and able to multitask 

• Able to work closely with students and multiple adults in a team setting

• Main support of Office Manager

 

Job Description:

The office assistant is a part- to full-time school-year position starting immediately. Wages range from $16.50-$18.00 an hour based on experience. The employee will efficiently complete a variety of school front office tasks such as working with student needs, taking attendance, doing data entry into a student information system, answering phones, making copies, scanning & filing documents, and supporting teachers, in their role as the Office Manager’s main support. The applicant has a thorough understanding of e-mail, Google Suite, internet researching, online ordering, and other computer tasks and software. Applicant must be ready to work in a team-focused, collaborative environment. Occasional driving of students may be required. Other duties as assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting students and staff with school and office tasks

• Facilitating online orders and local purchases

• Contributing to the smooth running of the school office

• Attend meetings and training as required by the Director

 

Job Qualification Preferences/Skills: 

• Previous office/school experience

• Competence with e-mail, spreadsheets, online calendars, online ordering and research, etc.

• Experience working around children and with multiple adults in a team setting

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills

• Great customer service

• Problem-solving

• Detail-oriented

• Independence in managing workloads

• Understand discretion and professionalism

 

Application Details

Hiring Timeline: Rolling application deadline, position remains open until filled.

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Special Education Coordinator (part-time, Immediate)

Crestone Charter School seeks an inspired and highly qualified part-time Special Education Coordinator to deliver services to our K-12 student population of 90 students, including IEP/504 coordination, participate in MTSS meetings, collaboration with Moffat 2 District SpEd and BoCES, provide direct student services, perform evaluation/observations, document interventions, and coordinate with teachers.  Successful applicants will have excellent communication and listening skills, writing skills, and be proficient in using Google Suite. A Special Education teaching license is required (or in process); experience is preferred.  Applicants will work with an innovative and motivated professional team in a school that emphasizes differentiated instruction through child-centered approaches and student-directed learning. This position would combine well with the interventionist position, in a full-time role, for a candidate with the right qualifications.

 

Duties include:

Instructional Strategies 

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the MTSS process for each student assigned. 

• Design and or implement an instructional or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. 

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. 

• Participate in MTSS meetings regularly. 

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP. 

• Employ instructional techniques, technology, and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. 

• Support, plan, and supervise implementation of interventions with classroom aide(s), paras, and volunteer(s). 

Student Growth and Development 

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement and effectiveness of Response to Interventions (RtI) through formal and informal testing. 

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP. 

• Be a positive role model for students, and support the mission of the Crestone Charter School and district. 

Classroom Management and Organization 

• Create or support a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

• Manage student behavior using Restorative Practices in Education (RPE) discipline approach. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP. 

• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP. 

• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required. 

Communication 

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Other 

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education licensed professionals. 

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Maintain confidentiality. 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits 

• Salary Range: $40,000-60,000

• Health Insurance (3 options, excellent coverage)

• Disability benefit ($20,000)

• Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA, 10% employee, 2x matched)

• Professional Growth training and advancement opportunities

• Great work environment

 

Application Details

Hiring Timeline: The position remains open until filled.

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Interventionist MTSS Lead (part-time, 2024-25 SY)

Job Description of Interventionist Part of the Position:

• Helps students develop proficient reading and math skills that will contribute to their academic growth.

• Addresses the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. 

• Works with the teacher and Special Education lead to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child. 

• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading and math instruction and will develop a progress-monitoring instrument.

• Designs/supports interventions including writing lesson plans detailing methods and materials. 

• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change. 

• Assists teachers in implementing the school reading and math program. 

• Helps teachers diagnose reading and math strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and materials. 

• Works extensively with younger students to help them improve specific reading skills such as letter-naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation, and comprehension strategies. 

• Works with older students to maintain understanding and proficiency in core classes.

• Keeps the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading/math program. 

• Promotes interest in reading and math. 

• Works with the classroom teacher to coordinate reading and math instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students. 

• Works with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress. 

• Teaches remedial reading and math as needed. 

• Develops and leads MTSS process and Tiered Instruction. 

• Reports to the director 

• This position would combine well with the SpEd position, in a full-time role, for a candidate with the right qualifications.

 

Additional duties (Determined as needed)

• Partners with learners and families to establish courses, curricula and supplements based on learner 

interest, learning styles and academic standards.

• Supports families in establishing a working environment and schedule that is conducive to optimal learning

• Supports best first instruction and intervention based on data 

• Establishes learner needs in order to prepare learners for success 

• Supports family in teaching content and meeting requirements

• Performs other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the director. 

• May be required to drive a 12-14 passenger van or mini bus (clean driving and insurance record) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Previous teaching experience, or completion of a teacher certification program (or in progress)

• Initial or professional teaching license (or in progress)

• Preferred certification in K-8 elementary or reading specialist and special education 

• Have previous experience with high-poverty education areas 

• Previous involvement with experiential learning 

• Willing to engage in outdoor activities

 

Application Details

Hiring Timeline: Immediate. Position remains open until filled.

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Secondary Science and/or Math Teacher (part- to full-time, immediate leading into 2024-25 SY)

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Crestone Charter School seeks an inspired and highly qualified Secondary Math and/or Science teacher to deliver services to our K-12 student population of 90 students, including direct instruction of MS and HS students in a multi-aged classroom setting, inspiring growth mindsets, engaging through creative, differentiated lessons, using cross-curricular connections, participating in MTSS meetings, and more broadly, developing mentoring relationships with students in holistic and experiential/outdoor programming. Successful applicants will have excellent communication and listening skills, writing skills, and be proficient in using Google Suite. A Secondary Math or Science teaching license (or pending/in process) and experience are preferred. Applicants will have the ability to work with an innovative and motivated professional team in a school that emphasizes differentiated instruction through child-centered approaches and student-directed learning.

 

Duties include:

• Creative lesson planning and delivery that highlights the beauty of, and illustrates the applicability of, mathematics and science.

• Provide differentiated instruction to meet each student’s needs.

• Integrating experiential learning, outdoor education, and national and international travel experiences

• Forging strong mentor relationships with students.

Job Description:

• Effectively communicate middle school and high school math and science content

• Deliver differentiated and individualized learning plans to cater to student needs

• Utilize data to drive instructional planning

• Create lesson plans that go beyond the scope of the classroom (experiential learning)  

• Plan, facilitate and implement in-state, out-of-state, and/or international trips (up to twice a year)

• Participate in the ski/snowboard physical education program from January-March (prior experience preferred)

• Must be qualified to drive a 14-passenger van/mini-bus (clean driving and insurance record) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Previous teaching experience, and completion of a teacher certification program (or in process)

• Previous involvement with experiential learning 

• Willing to engage in outdoor activities

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Instructional Strategies 

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 

• Work cooperatively with other teachers.

• Participate in MTSS meetings regularly. 

• Employ instructional techniques, technology, and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student. 

• Is well versed in differentiated instruction and enjoys the art of meeting each student’s needs.

• Support implementation of interventions with SpEd coordinator, classroom aide(s), paras, and volunteer(s). 

Student Growth and Development 

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement and Response to Interventions (RtI) through formal and informal testing. 

• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the Crestone Charter School and district. 

Classroom Management and Organization 

• Create or support a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

• Manage student behavior using Restorative Practices in Education (RPE) discipline approach. 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required. 

Communication 

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Other 

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Maintain confidentiality. 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits 

• Salary Range: $40,000-60,000

• Health Insurance (3 options, excellent coverage)

• Disability benefit ($20,000)

• Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA, 10% employee, 2x matched)

• Professional Growth training and advancement opportunities

• Great work environment

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Application Details

Hiring Timeline: Rolling application deadline. The position remains open with a flexible start date during the 23/24 SY. part- to Full-time contracted employment to begin for the 24/25 SY.

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Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (part- to full-time, immediate leading into 2024-25 SY)

Crestone Charter School seeks an inspired and highly qualified lower elementary lead teacher to deliver services to a classroom within our K-12 student population of 90 students, including direct instruction of up to 18 students in a multi-aged classroom setting, inspiring growth mindsets, engaging through creative, differentiated lessons, using cross-curricular connections, participating in MTSS meetings, and more broadly, developing mentoring relationships with students in holistic and experiential/outdoor programming. Successful applicants will have excellent communication and listening skills, writing skills, and be proficient in using Google Suite. A elementary teaching license (or pending/in process) and experience are preferred. Applicants will work with an innovative and motivated professional team in a school that emphasizes differentiated instruction through child-centered approaches and student-directed learning.

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Our new teacher teaches Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Our new teacher provides strong early literacy education and interventions.

Our new teacher is well versed in differentiated instruction and is passionate about meeting each student’s needs.

Our new teacher is comfortable teaching outdoor education. 

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Job Description:

• Have a deep understanding and experience in elementary literacy education and intervention 

• Be able to differentiate and individualized learning plans to cater to student needs

• Utilize data to drive instructional planning

• Create lesson plans that go beyond the scope of the classroom (experiential learning)  

• Plan, facilitate and implement in-state or out-of-state trips (twice a year)

• May be required to drive a 12 to 14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Previous teaching experience, or completion of a teacher certification program (or in process)

• Have previous experience with elementary education 

• Previous involvement with experiential learning 

• Willing to engage in outdoor activities

 

Application Details

Hiring Timeline: Rolling application deadline. The position remains open with a flexible start date during the 23/24 SY. Full time contracted employment to begin for the 24/25 SY.

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ParaProfessional (Classroom Aide, Specialists, Interventionists) (part-time, 2024-25 SY)

CCS seeks energetic classroom support staff. Employee will follow classroom teacher’s lead to assist with lesson delivery and to support students who need extra time or extra challenge. Position includes working closely with teachers and individual students, a focus on specific grade levels or grade bands, recess and lunch supervision, copies and office tasks, ordering supplies, and occasional driving. Regular work hours average 18-32 hours each week at competitive starting wages ($16.50-18.00/hr) based on experience.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers by assisting with instruction and clerical tasks

• Work with students who need additional instruction

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities

• Discussing student's progress with their teacher

• Support teachers and students with in-person learning

• May be required to drive a 12-14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience with working with children

• Pass a background check

• Ideally two years of college minimum

 

Application Details

Timeline: position remains open until filled.

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Greenhouse Coordinator /Instructional Specialist (part-time, Immediate)

CCS seeks an organized, energetic, skilled gardener and educator to create a greenhouse learning project from overseeing construction of a new Grow Dome structure (experienced crew supplied), interior set-up, grade banded K-12 program development, unit and lesson plan development and delivery, and an annual greenhouse maintenance and grow plan. Position entails 18-32 hours/week, year round (with paid holidays), with starting wages $16.50-18.00 based on experience. Could be combined with Experiential Educator position, or other part time position. Full time salaried positions start at $40,000 and include benefits.

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Job Duties

• Work with groups of students in the greenhouse

• Develop curriculum (or modify existing from similar programs)

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities

• Integrating with classroom teachers and CCS/MCSD#2 food service personnel

• May be required to drive a 12-14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience with working with children

• Greenhouse, biological sciences, or education background

• Pass a background check

• Teacher's or substitute teacher's license 

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Music Specialist Teacher (part-time, 2024/25 SY)

CCS seeks an organized, energetic, skilled musician and educator to further develop a music program for creative enthusiastic students. Classes are grade-banded K-12, and curricular development will be based on existing resources, and music specialist  will build units and lesson plans to deliver, and they will also managing existing instrument collection. Position entails 8-12 hours/week, with starting wages $16.50-18.00 based on experience, and following the SY calendar.

Job Duties

• Work with groups of students to make joyful sounds

• Develop curriculum (or modify existing from similar programs) Grades K-8

• Mentor individual and small ensembles grades 9-12

• Coordinate with Theater and Art specialist teachers

• Prepare materials and equipment for activities and lessons

• Integrating with classroom teachers

• May be required to drive a 12-14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience with working with children

• performance, musical training, or education background

• Pass a background check

• Teacher's or substitute teacher's license

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Experiential Education Coordinator (part-time, Immediate)

CCS seeks an organized, energetic, skilled experiential educator to create student programming for grade-banded K-12 students including lesson plans development and delivery in coordination with classroom teachers and ongoing classroom curricula. Position supports daily field trips and extended overnight learning adventures, including spring trips to local, regional, national and international destinations. Position entails 18-32 hours/week,  with starting wages $16.50-18.00 based on experience. Could be combined with Greenhouse Specialist or other part time position. Full time salaried positions start at $40,000 and include benefits.

Job Duties

• Work with groups of students on experiential learning adventures

• Develop curriculum (or modify existing from similar programs)

• Prepare transportation, logistics, materials, and equipment for activities

• Integrating with classroom teachers

• Required to drive a 12-14 passenger van/bus (clean driving and insurance record, CCS will train) 

 

Job Qualifications Preferences: 

• Experience with working with children

• Experiential education background

• Pass a background check

• Teacher's or substitute teacher's license

 

Instructional Coach, Curricula Coordinator, and MTSS Lead 

(part- to full-time, 2024/25 SY)

This position is for a part- to full-time instructional coach, curricula coordinator, and MTSS Lead for the Crestone Charter School. As the instructional coach, the individual will provide both 1:1 coaching for all teachers K-12, as well as group support in the form of faculty meetings and professional development. The coach will work with teachers in the form of co-planning, observation, lesson and unit planning, and facilitating reflection around individual practices. The instructional coach will support teachers in utilizing appropriate technology, pedagogy, and intervention strategies to support their students and provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Goals in coaching sessions will be both individually driven by teachers, as well as aligned with the priorities outlined by the director, progress monitoring, and data collection. 

In the role of curricula coordinator, the employee will review existing curricular resources, adapt them to multi-aged classrooms settings, blend content and determine interdisciplinary and cross-grade level connections, explore remediation, enrichment, and experiential opportunities, and suggest replacement, supplemental, intervention and diagnostic resources. 

As the MTSS Lead, the individual will work with the director and other staff to identify the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of the building and establish a tiered framework that uses data to meet the needs of all students. The coordinator will also facilitate the formation of a MTSS team, which will include interventionist, teacher representative, and administrative support. This team’s role will be to meet with lead teachers, identify students who need support, suggest possible interventions, track interventions and responses, and determine next steps. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Based on needs assessment, oversee the development of Tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention protocols, problem-solving processes, data-based decision-making, progress monitoring, and communication and collaboration processes among Student Support Teams.

• Develop training programs and provide ongoing coaching for leadership teams, staff, and teachers on the MTSS framework and research-based practices for tiered intervention.

• Provide individualized and targeted coaching to the staff and support staff to improve overall student outcomes.

• Facilitate and support the staff in meaningful data collection and analysis to inform school wide procedures and supports.

 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching, preferably with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.  

• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.  

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal and communication skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.  

• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.  

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.

• Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve.  

• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities. 

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Part time/20-32 hours per week - minimum 18 hours per week in building, with up to 10 hours per week remote work for communications and planning time. Could be combined with any of several other positions for full-time: Reading Interventionist, Experiential Education Coordinator, Greenhouse specialist, secondary Science or Math instruction, Electives/Specialist teachers, Etc.

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Substitutes and Mentors (part-time, SY 2024/25)

CCS is always looking to expand our Substitute roster. Call 719-256-4907

At the beginning of each Semester (August and December), CCS seeks mentorship opportunities for our HS students. This semester long commitment allows you to explore a personal passion and area of expertise with a curious HS student for 2-4 hours/week (plus 1-2 hours of prep time)

Expected openings include:

• Substitute Teachers

• Mentors

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Application Details

Hiring Timeline: Positions remain open until filled.

Please submit the following (in one file, preferably PDF):

• Cover letter

• Resume

• 2-3 recent letters of recommendations 

• 2-3 additional references 

 

Send to Thomas Cleary at tcleary@crestonecharter.com

Please call 719-256-4907 with any questions

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Learn more about the CCS learning model here

We have implemented a progressive form of proficiency-based education that centers around standards-based project and experiential education. In addition to facilitating learning for all the commonly tested content areas of traditional education, CCS teachers guide students through six non-academic content areas specific to our charter school. These are self-awareness and character development, artistic skills, service learning, environmental awareness, life-skills / health / body awareness, and cultural awareness. These “core values” are woven into everything we do and are emphasized through and during our outdoor and travel programming.  

 

Our small number of ninety students in grades K-12, within the five multi-age class units in our environmentally conscious schoolhouse, requires all faculty and staff to closely work together and participate in decision making. Teachers are empowered and expected to guide their group of learners along the path of self-discovery and academic growth.  Teachers are also expected to use their professional ethics and best judgment when designing projects and thematic units, including field trips to engage student learning. One of the major features of Crestone Charter School is the awesome trips designed by the teachers to expose the students to a world outside of our community. 

 

Our decisions are driven by the immediate needs of the children we serve. Our teachers have the voice and choice that some teachers in traditional schools have lost. Our teachers are not burdened with scripted lessons. Our school has the trust and support of the Governing Council that we serve. Our students encompass individuality and creative expression. They are extremely bright, and good-natured, especially with one another. They encourage one another and support each other’s academic success. Our school progressively redefines the possibilities of rural academic excellence; for those in the industry functioning at the level of change agent, this is an amazing place to be. 

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