Greenfields Academy

I am a mother of three boys - - two who struggled through the traditional high achieving public school system and my third who I could no longer buy into the thought that "through struggle there is gain." I finally listened to my instincts and sought a new approach. As soon as I walked into Greenfields I knew. The vibe was welcoming and warm, the kids were engaged in their various projects and the guides (teachers) were there to offer support but it was amazing to see the kids so enthusiastic, and so focussed on their projects -- they collaborated, they worked individually, the environment felt like a real life working situation and not like some factory institution. Kids were free to be themselves and they learn to be a community, holding each other accountable. Whatever social needs my son had were remedied through this way of interacting and the projects they engaged in were deeply enriching and life-enhancing. My son was learning high level physics at eleven years old. He learned more hands on important skills in two months than he ever learned in his years in public school where he had to sit and recite facts for testing. Greenfields is a visionary school that knows what our kids need in today's world to go onto to be successful, emotionally healthy and balanced and empowered individuals. This school has not only changed my son's life, but it has in turn changed our lives too. School is no longer a power struggle but a bridge that has connected us to deeper and more affective communication and harmony. AMAZING.

Greenfields changed our son's feelings about school. He was anxious and hated going to his CPS school, but now, he loves school. He loves the guides (teachers), other kids, and the way they learn. I think if every school should be more like Greenfields, and all our kids would be happier and more successful in life.