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Our Mission
At The Garden School Educational Services, our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, supportive community through education that empowers individuals, fosters mentorship, and encourages self-discovery. We are dedicated to providing hands-on experiences that not only enhance academic learning but also build lasting connections and personal growth. By nurturing these core values, we aim to create thriving learning environments where every learner can flourish and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
About Our Educators
Ms. Akosua "Ako" Harvey M.S.Edu
Ms. Ako is a passionate young educator with over seven years of tutoring and private teaching experience. Her career began in the Washington D.C. area, where she worked as a private teacher and nanny. During her college years, she studied Physics and Science Literacy, while also serving as a private teacher and writing consultant at the St. John's University writing center. After earning her Master's degree, she began teaching Grade 7 Mathematics. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Ako played a crucial role as a private teacher, helping students navigate the challenges of virtual education. Her diverse experience also includes teaching high school physics, serving as the programs director for a non-profit organization, and working as a homeschool teacher.
Research and Philosophies
In 2019 Ms. Harvey received a Masters of Science in Adolescent Literacies from St. John's University and was awarded Teaching Literacy Educator of the Year by the St. John's School of Education Alumni Association. Her graduate research focused on using interdisciplinary intervention strategies to aid students with STEM learning specialties, such as dysgraphia and dyscalculia. This research led to her enthusiasm for project-based learning structures and interdisciplinary studies to build conceptual connections.
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Ms. Harvey specializes in hands-on activities to support conceptual and skill based learning goals.