The Ohana Institute has received a $7000 grant from The Argosy Foundation to start their first Robotics Challenge (FRC) varsity team. This grant covers registration, robot kit, tools, and a few accessories to get the team started.
If you are unfamiliar with the FRC league, you are encouraged to watch the trailer for the documentary More Than Robots to gain an understanding of this new learning path for Ohana Institute students.
Ohana will now have robotics offerings for 4th through 12th grades, with plans for next year to include younger students.
ABOUT OHANA INSTITUTE®
The Institute was founded in 2011 by local resident Elizabeth “Lettye” Burgtorf with a mission to educate children in innovative ways to encourage them to find their true passion by individualizing their learning paths. A fully accredited 501c3 private school serving grades K-12, Ohana has have Full Accreditation Status as an outstanding academic institution by AISF (The Association of Independent Schools of Florida) and Cognia (formally SAICS/AdvanceED).
Since the 2018 the school has operated in their own freestanding, two-story school and three additional specialized suites in 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. The main facility is approximately 20,000 square feet and is a state-of-the-art learning environment made possible by the support of generous donors who contribute to an annual capital campaign. In addition to the main space, there is A 9th-12th grade dedicated learning space, a STEM Lab and an Arts Center.
Burgtorf believes the Institute should provide a ‘creative environment’ where learning happens organically: “We believe that through individualized learning plans, students feel supported in all areas of their lives. We strive to allow this process to give students a strong sense of self-confidence that will go with them all the way through adulthood,”
she says. “Being a part of this community is extremely valuable to us. Our students, parents, and staff engage with various organizations throughout Walton and Bay Counties, including Food For Thought, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Morrison Springs Park, The Blake Assisted Living, Somerby Senior Living, The Choctawhatchee Bay Alliance and the HOPE Panhandle organization. Additionally, our students love to engage with locals and visitors alike through performing music at different local venues and schools.”
The school operates on a creative calendar emphasizing project-based learning, combining both theoretical and real-world experiences for students through a broad array of subjects and travel opportunities. The staff is comprised of certified teachers holding bachelor, master, and Ph.D. in their respective fields. In addition, Ohana invites local professionals to teach seminar
classes, speak, host interns and mentor students throughout the year. Delivery of instruction occurs through a range of instructional styles and curriculums tailored to the learning needs and interests of the student body.
For more information visit www.ohanainstitute.org. Ohana Institute® | 12805 US 98 Suite J100 | Inlet Beach | 850-231-1140 | info@ohanainstitute.org.
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