News at St. Catherine's
CSEE: Preparing the Heart and the Head for Service
Rev. Drew Johnson wrote a piece for the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE) titled "Preparing the Heart and the Head for Service."
Rev. Johnson wrote about how to get students to ask deep questions. He talked about the different service-learning classes and projects at St. Catherine's and the School's long tradition of community service. Johnson explained the questions that prompt students to think about why poverty exists and then explained the online activities and experiences used for the students to gain insights.
Rev. Johnson wrote about how to get students to ask deep questions. He talked about the different service-learning classes and projects at St. Catherine's and the School's long tradition of community service. Johnson explained the questions that prompt students to think about why poverty exists and then explained the online activities and experiences used for the students to gain insights.
"These activities and situations are designed to have students 'feel' the questions," Johnson wrote. "We hope the questions they raise will sit with them throughout the time at St. Catherine's."
Johnson also shared reflections from his students.
An Upper School religion teacher, Johnson directs the Upper School service-learning program.
Read the full piece (page six): https://bit.ly/CSEEbyJohnson
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
