Grand Opening of Voyager K-8: Pioneering Environmental Education in Sunbridge
The Osceola County School District and Sunbridge are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Voyager K-8, an Environmental STEM school dedicated to cultivating a community of environmentally conscious leaders. Opening this fall, Voyager K-8 is committed to providing a one-of-a-kind educational adventure focused on environmental stewardship and sustainable living, in sync with Central Florida’s first naturehood-focused community, Sunbridge.
Voyager K-8 has been working in collaboration with the Sunbridge community and the Florida Headwaters Foundation to integrate environmental education into its curriculum. This summer, Clint Beaty, Senior VP of Operations for Tavistock, teamed up with teachers and leadership by hosting “tree-mendous” workshops to dive deep into Sunbridge’s guiding principles and cool initiatives from the Sunbridge Stewardship Plan.
“We’re really proud of our partnership with Voyager K-8 and the Osceola County School District,” said Clint Beaty. “By making environmental awareness a core part of learning, we’re helping to raise a generation of students who understand and care about sustainability. These kids will be the ones who look after our community and drive positive changes in the world.”
Voyager K-8 will offer awesome electives like Agriculture and Paxton Patterson Labs, where students can dig into plant and animal systems, explore natural resources, and engage in hands-on environmental labs. These courses are designed to spark curiosity and a love for sustainability.
“The collaboration with Sunbridge and the Florida Headwaters Foundation is a unique opportunity for our school to engage with innovative educational approaches and environmental stewardship with the full support of the community,” said Dustin Sassic, the inaugural principal of Voyager K-8. “We will develop leaders in our community that understand environmental sustainability to ensure our state’s resources are around for years to come.”
The Florida Headwaters Foundation, a not-for-profit cornerstone of the Sunbridge community, will play a key role in this mission. Their naturalist-educator will support a culture of environmental stewardship through fun educational programs and community initiatives.
Voyager K-8’s vision to “build a community of leaders through a sustainable future” comes to life through its innovative, curiosity-driven approach to education.
Get ready for an exciting journey towards a greener future! For updates and more information about what’s new with Voyager K-8, be sure to follow their Facebook page.
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