Once again, the festive season is upon us, and we find ourselves wrapping up another year. As we prepare to welcome 2022, I would like to share some thoughts with you and to extend heartfelt good wishes to you and yours.
In my two years as president of the school board, the thing that stands out above and beyond all else is PASSION. Each person I have met cares deeply and genuinely for each student, teacher, staff member, and our shared mission. I am honored to be in such a committed community. I know that there is no greater reward than the opportunity to work with passionate people in an outstanding organization.
But our journey never stops! We have grown and evolved much over the past 16 years and this year has been both a time for reflection and, also, for contemplation on the opportunities for what comes next. Over the past 10 months, the Harding Fine Arts Academy School Board with input from teachers, volunteers, and students, has worked diligently to create a new strategic plan.
With guidance from this plan, we aim to take Harding Fine Arts Academy into its future with the resources, facilities, and instructional vision needed to clearly establish our school as the flagship school in which to receive an arts-filled, uncompromisingly rigorous education that equips our students to take their rightful place in the world.
I recognize and appreciate everything you have done to make our school a success this past year. In the coming year I commit to listen to your input as we shape curriculum, expand programs, and renovate our historic building for the 21st century.
If you feel passionately about our mission, I want to encourage you make a donation to the Student Success Fund in honor of our students and teachers. Even $25 will go a long way to ensuring we continue our mission.
Thank you for your past support. I am eager to see how much we can accomplish together in the next year. I hope you have a blessed holiday season!
With the Firehawk Spirit,
Jean Hendrickson
School Board President
