Brentwood School District is a highly rated public institution of learning located in the heart of St. Louis County and includes the City of Brentwood and portions of surrounding towns. The district covers just over two square miles, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, major retail areas, and businesses. Conveniently located centrally in the county, Brentwood School District is just minutes away from major universities, parks, and other attractions. Our Mission: We see each child and support them on their individual pathways. Our Why: To empower and support our students with meaningful relationships that allow them to thrive and become positive forces of change. Brentwood School District is committed to ensuring all students in our care, as well as their families and our staff members, are treated with respect, love, and care whatever their race, gender identity, orientation, religion, or socioeconomic status. As our mission states, we see each child and support them on their individual pathway. Racism has no place in our community, and we will not tolerate actions or words that make any members of the Brentwood family feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion. Our innovative teachers and challenging programs inspire creativity, courage, and collaboration. By promoting a balanced development of mind, body, and character, we encourage each student to find joy and meaning in life and make an impact in the world. The Buckley School, founded in 1933 by Isabelle Buckley, is the oldest K-12 independent co-educational day school in Los Angeles. Dr. Buckley developed the 4-Fold Plan of Education with equal emphasis on Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Moral Education. These four pillars remain the foundation of our school and are continually updated to reflect current research in teaching, brain science, diversity, and a globalized world.

Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults who teach them and learn from them; where the best means of preparing students for the future is to immerse them in the present; where a healthy learning environment requires joy and humor as well as rigorous intensity; and where students’ intellectual and aesthetic depth – along with their capacity for empathy and moral courage – emerge out of authentic engagement with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.

About Us We believe the science of early development forms a sound basis for improving practice and policy for all young children and families, and in particular for those who experience adversity in the first years of life. Our Mission We believe all young children deserve the opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential in safe and nurturing environments with opportunities for learning. We strive to improve policies and practices to support all young children, their families, and the professionals who serve them through our services. Our Philosophy To us, all work with children, families, and the individuals who work with them should be relationship-based, culturally sensitive, grounded in an understanding of developmental theory and research, and supported by reflective practice. Our History CEED is a center within the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota. The Institute is a premier center of scholarship, teaching, and research that is devoted to understanding and supporting how children learn and grow. Since 1975, we’ve supported early education professionals who help children from infancy through age eight learn and develop to the best of their abilities.

Fielding Graduate University is an accredited nonprofit leader in blended graduate education, combining face‐to‐face and online learning. Our programs offer quality degrees and courses for professionals living and working around the world. Fielding’s faculty members represent a breadth of scholarship and practice within the fields of clinical and media psychology, human and organizational development, and educational leadership. Faculty are mentors and guides to self‐directed students who use their skills to become powerful and socially responsible leaders in their communities, workplaces, and society.

For over 100 years, Cate has been combining the best of East Coast tradition and West Coast energy and innovation in the service of highly motivated, independent-minded kids. Residential life is structured to develop well-being and leadership through the practice of self-discipline and service. In addition to an inquiry-driven curriculum designed to elicit the greatest possible growth in every student, all students participate in an extracurricular program that includes athletics, drama, music, dance, community service, and an extensive outdoor program. With more than 50 honors and advanced courses, the Cate curriculum can meet the demands of the most ambitious students. A typical applicant to Cate has impeccable character, a history of high academic achievement, and is mature, curious, adventurous, and willing to assume responsibility and independence.

Curtis School is a DK-6 independent school in Los Angeles, California, United States. At Curtis School, each lesson, exploration, and experience begins with the child; what do they need to feel a true and lasting connection to their learning? We honor all that’s known about children developmentally to empower them academically, emotionally, and socially so that learning is forever joyful. As we near our 100th year, Curtis School continues to work toward achieving our vision. At A Glance: Enrollment: 492 27 Acre Campus DK, KG, 1st - 6th Grades 68 Faculty 1925 Founding Year 8:1 (DK) 11:1 (K-2) 13:1 (3-6) Student-to-Teacher Ratio

The Archer School for Girls nurtures the fearless inquiry, compassion, and resilience girls need to pursue their brilliance. A contemporary girls’ school for grades 6 through 12, Archer is an intentional and invigorating educational space for girls—a stunning, graceful, fierce, and safe space that gives its students the power they need to lead and shine. For more information, follow us @ArcherSchoolforGirls on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit our website www.archer.org.

If you’re considering hiring a Thomas Aquinas College graduate, you may have some questions, such as: • What is a classical liberal education? • What was my job candidate’s major? • Why should I hire a Thomas Aquinas College graduate? Thomas Aquinas College’s program of classical liberal education covers all seven of the traditional disciplines — mathematics, natural science, language, literature, music, philosophy, and theology. Our students don’t read textbooks, but the original works of the greatest minds of Western civilization, such as Newton, Einstein, Aristotle, Shakespeare, and St. Thomas Aquinas, to name only a few. The College has received the highest academic rankings from The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger, Forbes, and various other college guides. The College does not offer any major or minors. All students study the same integrated curriculum that spans the major arts and sciences. That curriculum includes four years of science and mathematics, with enough credit hours to qualify, at most colleges and universities, for a double major in philosophy and theology with a minor in mathematics, Why should you hire a Thomas Aquinas College graduate? The College’s one-of-a-kind academic program does not simply teach students a set of skills; it equips them with the ability to quickly learn *any* skill set. Working through our rigorous curriculum, they develop the habits of diligence and perseverance, the discipline of analytical thinking, and the tools of excellent communication and ethical decision-making. In our small classes, where discussions are focused, intense, and sometimes contentious, they also learn to work as teams toward a single goal — the pursuit of truth. Consider the following testimonials from other employers: “Because of their experience with the seminar method, the College’s alumni are uniquely adept at solving problems and working cooperatively.” —Dr. Thomas R. Krau...

UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust administers health care benefits for UAW retirees from GM, Chrysler, and Ford and their dependents. When the Trust launched in January 2010, it became the largest non-governmental purchaser of retiree health care in the United States, covering over 860,000 members. Since then, the Trust has focused on retiree health care and making benefit changes to ensure the continuation of the funds.

We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.

WNS, a preschool – 8th grade private independent school located in the heart of Silicon Beach, Los Angeles, embraces a positive, child-centered approach to education that strives to fully develop the potential of each student intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.