Afters several years working as a special education teacher in the Hockinson and Washougal school districts, Nicki Mann was ready for a change.
Mann, of Washougal, wanted to move away from things like scripted curriculums and common core standards and focus on helping children discover their interests and take control of their learning process.
That’s why she’s so excited about starting a school of her own.
Someday School will begin classes on Monday, Sept. 9, on the second floor of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in downtown Washougal.
Someday School will offer full-time, part-time and “flex schedule” schooling for children ages 5 to 13, and provide “a la carte” offerings for students who are primarily home-schooled.
Students will learn in their own way and at their own pace, according to Mann. There will be no standardized tests, and teachers will not rely on grades to measure student progress.