Welcome families and students to the 22-23 school year and the beautifully renovated Earl Lawson Early Education Center! My name is Stefanie Bourne and this is my 13th year serving the families of Leavenworth. I am extremely excited for our community as we continue operating this center focusing on play-based instructional models for our students. Play is an important part of childhood and helps develop the whole child through critical thinking skills, collaboration, and social-emotional learning. "Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain--unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 repetitions" (Dr. Karyn Purvis). 

We are excited for an amazing year of project based activities, service learning, community partnerships, and so much more! Thank you for choosing Leavenworth and please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

 

I am honored to be the principal of our littlest pioneers and the future Class of 2035 and 2036!

 

Principal Stefanie Bourne