Erin Crain

Review of Orange County Preparatory Acad...

My family and I just moved to Orange County from N...

My family and I just moved to Orange County from Northwest Florida in early December. By the middle of the month, we were becoming acquainted with Orange County Preparatory Academy. I have two perspectives I can share about OCPA. One is that of a parent and one is of a teacher.

As a parent, the school has been fantastic for my second grader. He has some social and sensory issues and the school has addressed these beautifully. Staff works well together to address not only the needs of my child, but of the other children in his class. The small class size has been, in my opinion, one of the many factors that are contributing to his successful transition. Other factors that set my child and me at ease are the great relationships teachers have with their students, the way administration knows the children by name, and the sense of wonder and enjoyment that the curriculum and activities bring to students. It has been awhile sense I have seen so many children LOVE learning.

As a teacher, I can honestly say that I feel so supported here by parents, peers, and administrators. This sets me at ease and makes me feel more comfortable teaching students in ways that are engaging and innovating. After a decade in education, I finally feel that I am among people that will encourage me to push my students to reach their potential while also pushing me to reach mine.

Thanks OCPA for making us feel like a member of the family!