If I were to describe in detail how wonderful this precious school is, or how fortunate we feel to…read morehave discovered it, I'd be writing a novella at the very least. We moved to Plano in January 2015, not far from the school. It was my task to explore the area for pre-schools for the granddaughter, who was then 2. The very first moment I spoke with St. Paul's, I had a sense that this place was exceptional. How right I was!
Now, that same granddaughter is 4 1/2, finishing her pre-K, and her little brother has finished the "two's" class. There are no words to describe the quality of their experience here: it's kind of a "perfect storm" of serious Christian education, lovingly dispensed character-building, and top-notch pedagogy. I like to tell people that we (and this includes the students, moms, dads, extended family) can feel the love daily, the minute we drive onto the parking lot.
Ms. Barbara Shakal, Headmistress, one of the most amazing educators I I've ever met (and I am both grandma and a retired professor, so I've seen a bit of education in my lifetime). Her vision, her strength, patience, humor, and spiritual solidity spread to the whole staff. I cannot tell you how many hours she spends not just with the kids and staff, but with the moms, and grandmas and others who need advice, comforting, direction, and confirmation as to the right directions for the child and family. Besides that, she's just a blast to talk with.
Each of the teachers our grandchildren have had (Ms. Donna, Ms. Allie, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Lori, Ms. Michelle, plus Ms. Lorilee, and I fear I'm missing someone, but all names should be in this list) has been an experienced, solid, joyful, concerned, and creative teacher. The special events are marvelous, for example the "Cat in the Hat" night (too fun), the Christmas program, the beautiful Mother's Day Tea (elegant, just elegant). So much effort goes into these things. Okay, I'm going on and on. Can you tell I love this school? There's never a day that our family doesn't give gratitude for the experience these little ones have had there, and the way their experience has also affected and blessed our family. In short, Hats off to St. Paul's.