Click to read their conversation about contagious joy and smiles, educational aspirations and growth, and the sometimes sleepy, always hardworking lives of Main St. Bulldogs.
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“‘We're doing something that we can't afford not to do,’ Boy said. ‘We can't afford to have students come to school late anymore and miss instruction. We can't afford to have students miss entire days of school. We can't afford to have students getting home after 7 p.m. and not having the ability to do the homework and the real type of work that's going to grow them academically.’”
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“United Schools, which serves about 900 students across four campuses, will now independently bus around 600 students.
‘I just think of all the kindergartners that are out there with their new shoes and their new backpack, excited to go to school,’ Boy said. ‘They deserve to be picked up on time and get to school on time. I know that’s what Columbus City Schools wants. That’s what we want.’”
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Kathryn Anstaett, United Schools president and chief schools officer, said that United Schools built the busing network "through deep engagement with families."
“This student-centered solution will improve reliability, maximize learning time, and support our families every step of the way," Anstaett said. "We are prepared to address any challenges that arise along the way."
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Click to read about their journeys to their current roles, their unbridled passion for serving our Columbus community, and what’s next for Dana Ave. under Katie’s leadership.
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The Huddle visited United Elementary 17th St., where Ms. Jones, Office Coordinator at the time of this interview and, now, the Dean of Family & Community Engagement, and a passionate 4th-grade student (and, recently, talent show superstar), Bella, sat down for a discussion in the campus library.
Click to read their conversation about after-school programming, favorite memories from the past year, and always being your Polar Bear BEST.
Our dedicated Dana Ave. Art Teacher and Manager of After-School Engagement, Ms. Barrett, met with Leah, a talented 7th-grade volleyball champion and honor roll student.
Click here to explore their discussion on winning big, art education, and ambitious goals.
Last month, Main St. alumna Kennedy H. was featured on Columbus City Schools' City League Sports, the district's official sports show. Currently a sophomore at Centennial High School, Kennedy H. is among the greatest female basketball players in Columbus, making 1st Team All-City for the second year in a row. Click to listen to her discuss her love for basketball.
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