Abstract: A holistic education, one that truly considers the whole child, must be judged not merely on the life of the mind, but the engagement of the student’s heart. With this in mind, the culture and life of the school in and out of the classroom are uniquely important in classical education. This workshop will address how to build a thriving student culture, one that is primarily focused on student engagement and happiness. Though the goal of student happiness is an end in itself, Mrs. Gilbert will show how a strong school culture can prevent behavioral problems before they start, greatly elevate classroom experience, and increase retention and family satisfaction.
Caitlin Gilbert is a second generation classical educator, who has been involved in the founding and leading of classical schools and colleges for the last 10 years. She is a part of the founding team and leadership of the Saint Constantine School and College in Houston, TX, where a rich classical education is uniquely paired with free and joyful outdoor play, goats, sheep, and chickens in the middle of the city, and a robust and holistic student life program.
