Child-Centered Education
The National University Academy Sparrow program offers a holistic approach to teaching kindergarten through seventh grade. This program provides children with a safe and supportive environment, where they can learn and develop in the way that works best for their unique personality.
Classrooms are designed to be warm and harmonious, so children feel a sense of peace and calm during lessons. Class materials are all natural and organic, and students learn to take good care of their items, as they keep them throughout each grade level.
Teachers are warm and welcoming, and promote learning in fun, engaging, and diverse ways. Children are exposed to rigorous academic course work, but are also encouraged to learn by engaging their hearts and their hands—through play, projects, music, world languages, art, dance, and even yoga, knitting, and gardening.
Throughout the year, students create their own journals, as a way to cultivate creativity, and keep them engaged and learning.
The program revolves around the principles of:
- An integrated curriculum
- Developmentally appropriate, relevant work
- Social inclusion
- Non-punitive discipline
- Experiential learning
Students gain the ability to be compassionate, creative, eco-literate citizens, capable of acting responsibly and thoughtfully in a complex society. Parents are incredibly involved, and join with teachers and students to create a wonderful community, dedicated to seeing children thrive.
NUA Sparrow Staff
Sarah Medina, Principal
Teachers
Gina Marrujo
Lyra Matthews
Christina Sears
Alexis Ahrens
Helga Conklin
Nicole Martinez
Board Meeting Agendas
NUA Sparrow October 16, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda
NUA Sparrow November 8, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda
NUA Sparrow October 16, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda
NUA Sparrow January 23, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda
NUA Sparrow February 23, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda
NUA Sparrow April 19, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda