by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | May 6, 2019 | Appropriate Resources, Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
Goal 1: Institutional Flexibility Cary Academy will create institutional flexibility to facilitate innovative and dynamic learning experiences. Continued work on the Master Learning Team to include a definition of personalized learning and professional development in...
by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | Aug 21, 2018 | Appropriate Resources, Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
At the end of the third year of our strategic plan, while we continue to move forward on individual items linked to goal areas, we have begun to use the strategic vision statement as a North Star in giving us programmatic direction. Cary Academy will create learning...
by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | Jun 16, 2017 | Appropriate Resources, Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
Strategic Plan Update We have completed the second year of our Cary Academy 2020 Strategic Plan. Our Vision Cary Academy will create learning opportunities that are flexible, personalized, and relevant. We will cultivate self-directed and bold life-long learners who...
by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | May 27, 2016 | Appropriate Resources, Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
As we close the 2015-2016 school year, I thought I’d share an update on our progress. Our Vision Cary Academy will create learning opportunities that are flexible, personalized, and relevant. We will cultivate self-directed and bold life-long learners who make...
by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | Feb 16, 2016 | Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
This particular student’s first year HS schedule was familiar: English, algebra and geometry, physics, ancient and medieval history, and Latin. I might have counseled towards a language such as Spanish or Chinese, but otherwise it was a pretty unremarkable. Except...
by Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School | Jan 28, 2016 | Appropriate Resources, Authentic Engagement, General, Institutional Flexibility, Strong Connections
At the recent PTAA annual meeting, I shared some information regarding the State of the School. As has been our practice, we use this time to share highlights from the past year and look towards the future. Any such presentation regarding Cary Academy must begin with...