Speaker Name: Hosted by Matthew Green
Speaker Info: Assistant Principal
Date/Time: September 22, 2023
Brief Event Description
During the learning journey visit, a student commented, "Teachers here treat you like human beings, not just numbers." Another said, “This is the best school I have ever been to – I can succeed here.”
Visitors shared the following reflections about what stood out during their visit:
The student body was VERY friendly and engaged
Students were passionate about what they were doing
Dedicated staff have a shared culture of “relationships first”
Students feel belonging and feel “known” by faculty
The culture is very accepting and supportive – students feel part of the community when they are there
The visit included the following people:
32 Whitworth University pre-service undergraduate education students
2 AIER Board Members
2 Whitworth professors (Dr. Lisa Hoxie, Dr. Lori Johnson)
Other information shared about the school
What is the school known for?:
Dedicated faculty working to make students successful regardless of background
Great hands-on curriculum
Individualized program for each student
Great student and parent community
Is there something at the school people rave about?:
The supportive student culture - where every student can succeed.
Dedicated faculty offering one-on-one support for students
Hands on project and experiential curriculum
Student interests and aptitudes at the center of schoolwork.
Is there someone at the school people rave about?:
Matthew Green – Assistant Principal at On-Track – visionary leader for schools