Pros
I could not imagine working anywhere else. Scholars Academy is a home away from home. Teachers and staff are incredibly dedicated and genuinely love what they do despite the challenges. We offer workshops to families, monthly family events and weekly celebrations highlighting scholars and staff alike. This is one of the few educational organizations that I've worked for that stresses the importance of reflection and growth. Additionally, our entire organization have been trained by and continues to be trained by Border Crossers- an organization whose mission is to train and empower educators to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our schools and communities. This is incredibly tough work but empowering to say the least.
Cons
- longer hours - adequate space as we're expanding - limited parking