Every morning when Madyson comes to school, she runs to find Mr. Tony, our Program Support personnel. Mr. Tony gives her a few minutes of undivided attention before she heads down to her classroom. When Madyson first started, she was a little apprehensive about Mr. Tony. After all, he is a large man with a beard in the eyes of a little child. But Mr. Tony's warm and kind personality quickly won her over. Now he is her favorite person and someone she looks for every morning. After getting a hug from Mr. Tony, Madyson happily trots to class with the biggest smile. Even the roughest mornings are made bright after a few minutes of love and care. "It is not attention that the child is seeking, but love." ~ Sigmund Freud

Developing positive, supportive relationships in early childhood is fundamental in a child's development and can lead to lifelong positive self-esteem. According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, "Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult." 

At Partners In Learning, every teacher plays that supportive and loving role, giving every child the opportunity to have a strong foundation for learning and positive relationships.