wellington | education
#1 Education Place Provides Students With Individualized Learning Twenty years ago, after many years of teaching in large private schools, Anita Kane found herself at a crossroads. Seeing a need in the equestrian community where she and her son, Sean, were very involved, Kane decided to start what she thought would be a tutoring service for young equestrians. What began as a service for friends quickly grew, and she invited her friend and former co-worker Judy Blake to join her.They soon decided to set down roots and #1 Education Place, opened as a brick-and-mortar school with Kane as the head of the Upper School and Blake as the lead in the Lower School. Many years and many students later, the school has become a lifeline for parents who find that their children do not fit into the cookie cutter of mainstream education. “Having a more individualized learning plan helps me to keep my own pace, and the flexible schedule allows me to make time for both school and outside activities,” Class of 2021 senior Abby Estevez explained.
And Estevez has used her time to help her community. In addition to earning her Eagle Scout rank this summer, she was awarded the “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper” scholarship for her noteworthy community service. Serving grades 1 through 12, #1 Education Place has successfully navigated many students through what has become an increasingly “one size fits all” educational system. “Many students need an environment where they can work effectively, successfully and sometimes differently than they are asked to work in a traditional school. This is where we come in,” Kane said. With graduates heading to colleges throughout Florida and the U.S., it is apparent that the program helps create a culture of success. The Lower School, which encompasses grades 1 through 8, is divided between elementary and middle school. Here students are encouraged to grow their executive function through decision making and learning from both
their teachers and their peers. Students are encouraged to challenge their abilities and explore their interests while emphasizing the basics. Blake pointed out that parents often comment on the ease of having one school for their child from first through 12th grades. “It is hard to measure the immense value of having a group of teachers who know and nurture your child throughout their educational years,” she said. This summer, #1 Education Place will be offering placement both for tutoring to combat the “summer slide,” as well as placement for the 2021-22 school year. If you are looking for a school where students actually enjoy learning and develop skills that help them function in the real world, contact #1 Education Place at (561) 7536563. #1 Education Place is located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23, in Wellington. For more information, visit www.1educationplace.com. wellington the magazine | june 2021 25