By Nichole Bottini Young children are often referred to as “sponges.” They absorb the information provided to them quickly and their rate of retention far exceeds that of an adult. Young children have an extreme tolerance for the unknown, making them much more receptive to new information. Language educators realize the benefit of capitalizing on […]
By Nichole Bottini In counties across America that are educationally affluent, parents may question: Why private school? What would be the purpose of paying for education if the public schools in the area are highly rated? However, the real question is: What are the benefits of private education and do they meet my child’s specific […]
Seven years ago, a small arts enrichment preschool opened in a Leesburg strip mall. Three teachers taught art, music and dance to 15 students. It was the beginning of the Destiny School for the Arts. Now, the school’s leaders have their sights set on expanding the program into a full elementary school. Destiny School, now […]
The old yellow building on Greenway Drive in Leesburg is taking on a new purpose housing the Destiny School of the Arts for preschool children. The school of more than 100 students and growing educates its preschool and kindergarten students in academics and the arts. Fifteen teachers and their assistants the children throughout the day. […]