Field Learning 2015 - a letter from our Headmaster
Posted on 6.21.15 by Ba Luvmour
Among the touching moments at last night’s BRIDGE parent meeting was the observation by several parents of the unity and support among all the Summa students during the two weeks of Field Learning. This unity is a testament to the commitment to Emotional Intelligence by students and staff.… Read More >
Summa Academy, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia
Posted on 4.23.15 by Amber Kara
A Comparison Table: Summa Academy, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia
For over 30 years Summa’s holistic child development approach, Natural Learning Relationships, has been used by schools of all types (including many Waldorf and Montessori schools), parents, and social service agencies… Read More >
Summa’s Playscape: The All-Natural Playground
Posted on 4.16.15 by Amber Kara
MetroParent/PDX Kids Calendar recently released an article titled, The All-Natural Playground.
“Natural playgrounds,” the article states, “long popular in Europe, are popping up all over the United States and the Portland metro area is at the forefront of this back-to-nature movement.”
… Read More >A Closer Look at Headmaster of Summa Academy, Ba Luvmour, MA
Posted on 2.16.15 by Amber Kara
Co-founder of Summa Institute and co-creator of Natural Learning Relationships, Ba Luvmour has published five books, taught hundreds of parents and children, and led countless programs for families since 1985. Ba is also adjunct faculty at The Self Design Graduate Institute. When you ask Ba… Read More >
Dr. Fleurette Sweeney and Natural Learning Relationships
Posted on 2.14.15 by Amber Kara
Dr. J and Ba Luvmour taught an on-line course for graduate students last semester on Rites of Passage. One of the learners told us of her incredible work combining sound (through music) and symbol (language). On February 12th, she came to Summa to introduce her work to Summa Academy… Read More >
Introducing Summa Institute Founder, Josette Luvmour, PhD
Posted on 2.9.15 by Amber Kara
Dr. Josette Luvmour, or Dr. J., as she is known around Summa, also serves as the Director of Family Development at Summa Academy and the Director of Professional Development at Summa Institute. Co-founder of Summa Institute and co-creator of Natural Learning Relationships, Josette has… Read More >
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