TOWN & COUNTRY INSIDER

We have had an amazing start to the 2023-2024 school year. Every day I come in the door at Town & Country School, I feel extremely fortunate to spend my day with some of the most amazing staff and students anywhere. This year is no exception! I truly believe that every student on this campus has the ability and the potential to accomplish great things! As we begin the school year, I just want to thank the families, staff, board members, donors, and community members for supporting our students and our school. We are looking forward to a great year. Keep an eye on us and just watch what we can do!

Fall is such an exciting time of the year at Town & Country School! Going back to school after summer break is a time for students to embrace opportunities that encourage new meaningful friendships, building self-esteem, confidence, and success in their academics.

This 2023-2024 school year we have the opportunity to help change the lives of 26 new elementary students, 6 new middle school students, and 5 new high school students and their families. Just to be part of this new journey for them is a tremendous privilege. Please take the time to welcome all our new students and families to our Town & Country Community.

As an educator of over 40 years, both as a teacher and an administrator, I feel very blessed to be a part of the Town & Country Community. In the one year that I have been here, I have found that we are more than a school, we are a family. Our parents, faculty, staff, and administration all have one goal in mind and that is to provide the best well-rounded education possible, both academically and socially for our kids. I am looking forward to this school year with excitement, and I am eager to provide our students with new opportunities and experiences.

Being a first-year principal, I honestly did not know what to expect. The first week of school was a very emotional week for me, with the loss of a former student and a few chaotic moments that played out. But in the grand scheme of things, the school year is off to a good start. It is awesome to hear the halls filled with laughter, seeing smiles on the faces of students and staff, and seeing new friendships starting to blossom. I loved teaching, but I am really enjoying being part of the administration team here at Town & Country!

My mom steered me into special education when she and I did volunteer work with the developmentally disabled. My dad helped me land my job at T&C 41 years ago when he introduced me to one of the original teachers here. So, you might say it was a family affair. Speaking of families, T&C has some of the most dedicated parents. First, they found us, somehow. I love working with these students and parents. They have come to the right place. It's a challenge every year to help close the gap between where our students are and where they can be, academically and socially, but that is why I have signed up for this job that I love. Helping students thrive is what Town & Country is all about.

"If you have a child with special needs you've got to check this school out! They have worked wonders with my son. He loves school now! The teachers and all of the staff members are so great! I highly recommend it! I don't worry about other kids picking on my son anymore. This school has given me peace of mind!" -Town & Country School Parent

"Town & Country has provided this student the tools that help him understand his weaknesses, shown him ways to use his strengths, and has therefore been instrumental in his ability to view himself as a person of value. This allowed him to understand how to build better relationships with his peers and teachers. He is empowered to be the best he can be in all aspects of his life."

- School Administrator

"Thank you so much for going above and beyond for my son and our family. This news is the answer to prayers and is such a blessing and relief to us during these hard times. We are grateful for all of the Town and Country staff and board for allowing us to be able to keep our son at the best school for him." -Town & Country School Parent

Board President: Kathy Murphy

Board Vice President: Josiah Sutton

Peterson Wilson

Michael Bacon

Rob Gardenhire

Robert Hibbert

Josh Lamberton

Ryan Lynch

Thomas G. Noulles

Executive Director: Shevaun Etier

Town & Country School’s mission is to improve the lives of students with learning differences by providing a nurturing environment for academic, social, and personal growth.