East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School: A Supportive Environment for All

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• Family name: Bernadotte

• Student: Nzuri, Fourth Grade

• Years With Ascend: Five

Jennifer was looking for a smaller, welcoming school to start her daughter Nzuri in kindergarten.

“I wanted to start her off in a small school setting where she would feel a sense of belonging, rather than in a large school with hundreds of students.”

Why Ascend’s East Brooklyn Charter Lower School?

Back when East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School was first opening, Jennifer Bernadotte was working at the facility nearby. Her daughter Nzuri was about to enter kindergarten, so she dropped by the school to ask questions and explore whether Ascend would be a good fit. Was it ever. Nzuri’s kindergarten year was a huge success and the entire family has felt like they have become part of a welcoming, interconnected community.

Nzuri’s Ascend Experience: Learning, Growing and Belonging

Even when Nzuri was in kindergarten, Jennifer noticed how much she grew and learned at Ascend. It started with teachers selecting books that Nzuri was interested in and could relate to, like “I Love My White Shoes,” a book that echoed Nzuri’s own love of sneakers. No matter the subject, it was the spirit and commitment of Ascend’s teachers that helped motivate Nzuri to learn and grow both in school and at home.

Building Community at East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Beyond the positive educational experience they had from the beginning, Ascend has become a significant  support system and community for Jennifer and other parents. Whether it’s messages throughout the day that keep parents involved and aware of what their children are learning in school, to resources and tools to keep kids learning over the summer, community meals and regular event updates and meetings, Ascend has helped Jennifer feel welcome and like an important part of something greater than just a school.

“At Ascend, it really feels like parents, students, and educators are all part of one big family.”

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