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A Vision for Rashkis + STEAM²
A perspective from Colin Robb
As a Rashkis parent, I am excited about the idea of one track from the STEAM² program joining our long-standing community. One of the main reasons I am excited is the vision of combining our two distinct cultures.
Rashkis culture entails a close-knit school with friendships, teacher-student relationships, community connection, and inclusivity of a diverse student body that is dear to my heart. My daughters have formed friendships with students from a variety of backgrounds, and they adore their teachers. Culture is often difficult to describe in words alone, limited as we are by language to fully capture the essence of that which matters most. Simply put: Rashkis, its teachers, staff, students, strong neighborhood connection, and diversity harmoniously form a culture that is an indelible part of the fabric of our community…