Back-to-School 2015 was a huge success! On the morning of Tuesday, September 8, a welcome back celebration was taking place all throughout Michigan at each of our 14 schools. From rolling out the red carpet, to capturing those first day…
Our Educators are Superhuman
We all remember that one teacher… The one who spent extra time teaching us difficult lessons, supporting us, helping us to understand new concepts, and pushed our learning boundaries. Choice Schools Associates employs hundreds of teachers, and while they are…
MAPSA 2015 Teacher of Year Nominee – Clare Shubert
Every teacher has a set of fundamental skills they use to engage with their students, and Clare Shubert is no different. As a first grade educator at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES), Clare understands that no two students…
School Leader of the Year 2014-2015 Kerri Barrett
Choice is proud to introduce Kerri Barrett as the 2014-2015 School Leader of the Year Award recipient! Kerri Barrett is the elementary principal of West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES). WMAES is an environmentally focused preschool through 12th grade…
School Spotlight: West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is an academy that has been recognized for many accomplishments. There is a true passion at WMAES to create lifelong learners through environmental science and prominent character education. Children attending WMAES benefit from…
Teacher Spotlight: W. Terry Treman of West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) and Choice Schools would like to thank W. Terry Treman, a Middle School Social Studies teacher, as a man who has dedicated 11+ years of his time and energy to the students, staff…
Power of One Awards 2015
Each year, Choice presents the The Power of One Award to one staff member at each school. Winners are nominated by their colleagues as someone who always goes above and beyond, is a team member, and an inspiration to others.…
Character Education: Citizenship
Citizenship was the character trait of the month in April. All of our schools do a fantastic job incorporating character education into their school culture. Students from all of our schools found creative ways to care for our environment and school…
Two of the five finalists for the 2015 Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year are CSA team members
We are proud to announce that two of the five finalists for the 2015 Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year are Choice Schools Associates’ team members! Congratulations to Shaya Helbig of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy and Clare Shubert…
March is Reading Month 2015
March is Reading Month is a time for schools, families, and communities to come together to celebrate reading! Not only does reading promote creativity, it also promotes literacy. By encouraging students to read, teachers and parents are enabling the child…