In a diverse range of Chicago public schools from the Near North to the South Side, we’re partnering with principals and teachers to transform the educational experiences of young children.
John Audubon Elementary School
Principal: John Price
Assistant principal: Eric Fay
Erikson facilitator: Sarah Dennis
Location: 3500 N. Hoyne Avenue
Student demographics: 46% White, 40% Latino
Website: audubonelementaryschool.org
Audubon’s staff focuses on the development of the whole child — emotionally, socially, and academically — building strong relationships among students, teachers, and families to foster a nurturing learning community and provide students with opportunities for extending their learning. With Erikson’s support, Audubon is implementing the Being a Writer curriculum and enhancing teaching and learning in reading comprehension and social studies.
Catalyst Charter Schools, Circle Rock Campus
Principal: Kate List
Assistant principal: Deanna English
Erikson facilitator: Professor Jane Fleming
Location: 5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Website: www.catalystschools.org/circle_rock
Circle Rock Charter is a K-8 college-preparatory school located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The Catalyst Schools partner with their urban communities to offer students welcoming educational settings that nurture academic, social, and emotional growth. This year, Erikson is working with the school to build strong balanced reading programs within caring, inclusive classroom communities that promote social-emotional development and a joy for learning.
Catalyst Charter Schools, Howland Campus
Principal: Chaun Johnson
Assistant principal: Samuel Brown
Erikson facilitator: Kim Strauss
Location: 1616 S. Spaulding
Website: www.catalystschools.org/howland
Howland Charter is a K-8 college-preparatory school located in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. The Catalyst Schools believe that every child possesses inherent value and potential, regardless of background, educational level, or life circumstances. This year, Erikson is working with the school to build strong balanced reading programs within caring, inclusive classroom communities that promote social-emotional development and a joy for learning.
Erie Elementary Charter School
Principal: Velia Soto
Erikson facilitator: Professor Jane Fleming
Location: 1405 N. Washtenaw Avenue
Student demographics: 81% Latino, 16% African American
Website: www.eriecharterschool.org
Everyone in the Erie Elementary community works to develop children who are confident in their culture and ethnic origin, are biliterate in English and Spanish, and achieve academic excellence. Erie nurtures and empowers students to successfully engage in the local community and the broader society. Erie is implementing the Being a
Writer curriculum, the Making Meaning reading comprehension program, and the Responsive Classroom approach.
Robert Fulton Elementary School
Principal: Cherie Novak
Assistant principal: Takia Foster
Erikson facilitator: Susan Mitra
Location: 5300 S. Hermitage
Student demographics: 82% African American, 18% Latino
Video: cpsturnaround.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=18510
Fulton Elementary School, a third-year CPS turnaround school, commits to providing its students with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Its mission is to set rigorous, yearly individual goals for students, parents, and teachers, preparing everyone to be lifelong learners. Erikson is providing professional development and coaching support for pre-k through third-grade teachers, with emphasis on curriculum alignment.
LaSalle II World Language Academy
Principal: Suzanne Velasquez-Sheehy
Assistant principal: Bridget Malinowski
Erikson facilitator: Jenn Moore
Location: 1148 N. Honore Street
Student demographics: 47% Latino, 28% White
Website: www.lasalle2school.com
LaSalle II is a pre-k through sixth-grade language academy which opened in 2008 and is recognized by Chicago Public Schools as an Autonomously Managed Performance School. In addition to the regular curriculum, students study Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish. With Erikson support, the academy is implementing the Being a Writer curriculum and increasing their use of data, including Northwest Evaluation Association measures, to inform teaching and learning.
William Prescott Elementary School
Principal: Erin Roche
Assistant principal: Renee Blahuta
Erikson facilitator: Jenn Moore
Location: 1632 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Student demographics: 75% Hispanic, 12% White
Website: www.prescott.cps.k12.il.us/
Prescott is a pre-k through eighth-grade magnet cluster school with a focus on literature and writing. Winner of the 2006 Illinois School Improvement Award, Prescott has high expectations for student learning. The school is implementing the Being a Writer curriculum, the Making Meaning reading comprehension program, and the Responsive Classroom approach, as well as a new social studies curriculum framework.