Calculating and Counting with Miles: A Day in the Life of an SA 4th Grader
Success Academy – August 5, 2019
SA Upper West scholar Miles loves to think about the world in terms of numbers and mathematical relationships. We had a chance to join Miles in his daily adventures in calculating, reading, and playing, and you can follow along!
Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
Success Academy – November 13, 2017
Getting scholars to pay rapt attention during an assembly is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what the panelists at SA Upper West’s Veterans Day Community Circle were able to do. The event was the brain-child of Assistant Science Teacher, Juan Rosario, an Air Force Veteran of six years. Inspired by his scholars, he wanted to do something to help them understand why we celebrate Veterans Day—by meeting and hearing from real veterans.
For a Success Academy Soccer Coach, Teaching Is the Name of the Game
Success Academy – April 14, 2017
If you genuinely love the game and want to ignite a love of learning to play soccer, you will love coaching at SA. It will be the most fulfilling job you’ve ever had.
Thank You For Teaching With Love and Patience — You Deserve an Award
Jacqueline Mitchell – March 8, 2016
I am one of the many parents who are in full support of Success Academy and its teachers.
What Chess Means To My Family
Nina Zito – May 11, 2015
I have to extend sincere thanks to my children’s coaches and to the Success Academy network. They have instilled in my children not only passion and persistence, but also certain grace and equanimity.
Shall We Dance? Unexpected Lessons in Ballroom Dancing
Ariel Tharpe – January 5, 2015
When the couples were called to the dance floor, my fourth-graders took their places, locking hands and eyes with their partners, and waited for the music to play…