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What grade(s) your student(s) are in:
Our daughter, Kira, is in Kindergarten.
What originally drew your family to Ashbrook Independent School?
Academics, extracurriculars, and character development are very important to us. After doing our research, Ashbrook stood out as the best school in the area for providing all three. We were also drawn to Ashbrook’s academic philosophy. My wife and I wanted our daughter to attend a school that would teach her how to think, not what to think.
What makes you passionate about sharing the Ashbrook story with others?
The teachers and staff have created an enriching and joyful learning environment for our daughter. She is never in a rush to leave school and is excited to go each morning! We also feel like valued members of the Ashbrook community. My wife and I enjoy volunteering and have formed meaningful friendships with many families.
What areas are you most passionate or comfortable talking about?
Because our daughter was in Beginning School for two years and is now in Kindergarten, I feel most comfortable talking about the preschool and pre-K experience.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, I’m incredibly passionate about discussing the school’s mission and philosophy, and how they’re unique from other schools in the area.
We have three children at Ashbrook—in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade—and our family has truly loved being part of this community. The small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and the wide range of programs built into the school day have really stood out to us.
Each of our children is so different, and it’s been incredible to see how they’re all thriving in their own unique way. Ashbrook has provided an environment where they are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and personally.
Our experience here has been overwhelmingly positive, and I genuinely enjoy sharing what makes the school so special. As an Ashbrook alumna, I’ve also had the unique opportunity to watch the school grow and evolve since its early days, and I’m proud to see what it has become.
I’m always happy to talk about any aspect of Ashbrook, but I’m especially familiar with the day-to-day experience in the Beginning and Lower Schools.
What grade(s) your students are in:
1. Priya is in 2nd grade. We started at Ashbrook in pre-K so this is our 4th year now.
What originally drew your family to Ashbrook Independent School?
2. We came to Ashbrook because when we first interviewed, we were so impressed with the staff, the facility, and the curriculum. We had evaluated teaching philosophies, and Ashbrook as an independent school truly can take the best elements from Waldorf, Montessori, and traditional education. Ashbrook has an emphasis on the arts. I was impressed at the number of musical instruments they are exposed to. Growing up we only played the recorder! I appreciate early introduction into a language — we didn’t start a foreign language at my school until 5th grade. Small class sizes also ensure proper attention given to each student. We were additionally impressed at the school cafeteria. As healthcare professionals, we strongly believe that eating healthy food is going to fuel each child for school.
What makes you passionate about sharing the Ashbrook story with others?
3. Ashbrook has truly rooted us to this community. We moved in 2020 at the peak of the pandemic. We could not really meet people in social settings and we didn’t know anybody. When we started at Ashbrook, we immediately had a social network. Now that we are here grounded with so many excellent friends, we could never envision leaving. For all parents of future Explorers, this community is something to treasure.
What areas are you most passionate of comfortable talking about?
4. Because the teachers and staff are amazing, I enjoy being involved in PTO activities. By retaining this amazing group of individuals, they provide the best care to our children. Priya also has enjoyed getting involved at school activities like the Talent Show and attending summer camps as well. The last thing I would like to highlight is how each teacher takes care to help students grow on an individual basis. Our teachers have frequently offered enrichment activities for students who excel in math and reading.
School the Ashbrook Way
At Ashbrook, we believe education is a partnership between school and family. When you join our community, you don’t just enroll in a program, you become part of a family that celebrates learning, character, and connection.