The school on Bellewood’s Louisville campus was one of only 11 alternative education programs in Kentucky to recently receive the esteemed “Best Practice Sites” award which recognizes extraordinary work by the educators and programs for severely at-risk students.
The honor was presented by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and recognizes efforts made in three categories:
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Culture, Support and Professional Development
- Leadership, Resources/Organization and Planning
Bellewood received the award in all three categories, exemplifying the tremendous work and planning the school staff performs in order to bring its youth who face enormous difficulties in the classroom up to a much higher standard.
The school’s lead teacher, Theresa Landenwich, with 30 years’ classroom experience works tirelessly with the students and employees to ensure each child’s needs are met and their goals exceeded. Her amazing work was recognized last year with the 2008-2009 Outstanding Administrator of the Year award on behalf of state agency schools in Kentucky.
“Every student can be successful,” Landenwich said. “I have yet to meet a child who doesn’t have some positive skills or behavior to build upon.”
Congratulations to our staff and students who have both overcome incredible obstacles to reach such wonderful achievements.
