Where did you go to college and what inspired you to work in a school setting? I went to college at Illinois State University (go Redbirds!) and graduated in the fall of 2013 with my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood…
Teacher Spotlight – Alisa Taylor-Lee
Teachers are amazing. They give love, attention and acceptance to all kids. They see the potential in every child and sacrifice their needs for the needs of their students. “At Dove Academy we are lucky to be a family and…
THANK A CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER: A Q&A WITH DOVE ACADEMY’S RENEE WENDT
Renee Wendt sat down with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, for their 2019 Teacher Appreciation celebration, to share her mission as an educator and passion for teaching at Dove Academy. When asked how Dove Academy assists her in…
Born to Empower and Invest in Kids: Ms. Kiera Driskelll
“Education is the greatest gift you can give,” Ms. Keira Driskell, office manager at Dove Academy said. “It is something that no one can ever take away.” Empowering and investing in kids is what Ms. Driskell was born to…
Hip Hip Hooray! It's almost Spring Break!
Whatever you have planned for spring break, we hope you have a blast. Whether you are relaxing on a beach in Florida or enjoying a staycation, below is a list of ideas to rejuvenate and refresh over the next week!…
Dove Academy hosts the National Charter School Alliance
Nina Rees, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools chose to visit Dove Academy on her tour of Michigan charter schools last week. She chose Dove because of its incredibly dedicated students, families, teachers…
College Readiness
Here at Dove Academy we believe in college readiness for all. Every scholar deserves the opportunity to be educated in a way that prepares them for college if they so choose attend. Check out our students representing their favorite…
20th Year of Celebrating Black History Month at Dove Academy
February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, including the civil rights movement and their artistic, cultural and political achievements. In Black history, those events often include courageous stories like…
Boys Basketball
Congratulations to Coach Patterson and Coach Myers on a great start to the season!
Staff Collaboration
Do you wonder what staff do on early dismissal Fridays? Well they collaborate together around visions of what high quality instruction looks like for our scholars. Teacher-learners improving their craft in an effort to support our scholars.