Teacher Testimonials

"The Woods Charter School allows teachers to be the best they can be. We are empowered by the administration to provide a rigorous and interesting curriculum in styles that fit each instructor. How you provide for your students is not scripted as you are treated as a professional who is capable of making decisions that benefit your students and whatever class dynamics you have. Not being micro-managed provides me with the ability to exercise my talents and trainings to the best of my abilities. I am accountable for academic growth, yet I am considered capable enough to determine how to get that growth. Being treated as a professional does matter to me." Elementary School Teacher

"I love how Woods strives for strong academics, yet focuses as well on student character development. In the middle school, faculty are challenged to address social issues -- such as bullying and cheating -- in a way that creates a safe space for our kids to talk about tough topics. I'm proud to teach at a school where student integrity is such a high priority." Middle School Teacher

"Being a teacher at Woods has renewed my love of teaching! Using the Core Knowledge Curriculum, along with the NC standards, children are getting a solid education. By allowing teachers to concentrate on content rather than state-testing the love of learning is cultivated within students; which will carry them throughout the rest of their lives." Elementary School Teacher

"Fostering the love of learning needs flexibility and cooperation by staff, families and students alike. Woods succeeds in this. With small classes, I am able to assess accurately where my students are in their learning and attend to each, and I am also able to enjoy each student's personality. An open collegiality with other teachers allows me to keep developing fresh approaches to solving classroom issues of behavior or curriculum." Elementary School teacher