Unassigned Seating: Reforming Education, One Chair at a Time
Balance balls, standing table, exercise mat, wobbles and craft sticks. What do these things have to do with a 2nd grade class at Fredericksburg Christian School? These are all common “tools” used every day in Jessica Meade’s classroom. When Mrs. Meade was asked why she chooses to use these tools, as she and her students…
Inspired Education
“I think I have the record at FCS for the most demerits of any student without getting expelled. It’s so ironic that I’m running a school system, when I was such a pain while I was in school.” Mark DiBella ‘94 is the CEO of YesPrep, a public charter school system that serves almost 12,000…
Psychology of Design
When Jessica Ledoux ’09 graduated from FCS, she knew interior design was her future. She scoured the country for the perfect place to learn, and landed at Louisiana State University. “I was told by my parents: ‘You can’t go any further than the Mississippi River.’ And, LSU was right on that line, so it worked…
Bob Duffy on Leadership, Company Culture and SimVentions
In the early days of their business, the founders of Simventions were told that they shouldn’t openly share their commitment to Biblical values. And, if they’d followed that advice, they would be a different company today. Needless to say, they didn’t listen. Their faith can be found in their mission statement, on the décor in…
A Year In Retrospect: FCS Athletics
Softball Varsity Softball was Co-Champions in the Delany Athletic Conference and made it to the State Playoffs. Emily Davis (Catcher) earned 1st team DAC and 1st team all-State Honors. Lauren Stanley (Pitcher) earned 1st team DAC and 2nd team All-State honors as well. Volleyball Varsity Volleyball won the Delany Athletic Conference. Led by Senior Marnie…