Katie Hand

Background

About Katie Hand

I am the Recruitment Coordinator of the non-profit independent school Banbury Crossroads, in Calgary, Alberta, established 1979. Working closely with Managing Director as a change agents to ensure that the school thrives for another 40+ years! By reaching out to and coordinating with international education agents to drive student enrollment in the School's English Immersion Program.Banbury Crossroads is an accredited, Self-Directed Learning school from Pre-K to Grade 12, including a full-day Pre-K and Kindergarten program. Our ultimate goal is to foster student autonomy within an environment of mutual respect. Therefore, we use a tutorial approach and individualized academic instruction within small, multi-aged groups. This nurturing setting generates meaningful, trusting relationships that enhance learning. Here, students learn to communicate, negotiate, collaborate and solve problems. These soft skills are helpful as they enter the wider community through field trips, volunteerism, and internships. Banbury youth become intrinsically motivated and empowered to chart the course of their own education and, through their passionate engagement in learning, to contribute to the wider world.