Because we believe parents
are a child’s most important educators, and that Cherrybrook
was founded precisely to serve parents in this role, it makes perfect
sense that parents hold first place at Cherrybrook. Parents delegate -
never fully abdicating – their task in part to teachers, but they will
always be the most important agents in their child’s education.
And since the teachers
serve the parents as collaborators in this fundamental educational
responsibility, they hold
the second place. It is they to whom parents entrust an important
part of their child’s education. Through both their words and their
example, teachers reinforce the virtues that parents teach their
children. Only when they do, can they become genuine partners with
parents in helping students become well-educated.
We firmly believe, proven by years of experience
worldwide, that when this order is in place, there will be a wonderful
atmosphere of growth and learning occurring. Parents and teachers also
benefit and grow in significant ways making possible an ethos (a
vibrant, united and spirited culture) and environment – at home and
school – in which students
can truly learn to seek the truth and to be responsible.
