What’s in a name…
“Why should a light be allowed to fail when the hands that kindled it have been folded to rest for a while?”
It was how she lived more than what she said that influenced those who knew Evelyn Smith Wray. Although she was grounded by her morals and values, her zeal for learning and self-development as well as her determination to experience life enabled her spirit to soar freely. She created the extraordinary from the ordinary, possessed both candor and common sense, recognized the value of love and laughter and reveled in the wonders of the earth. Insightful and understanding, she listened intently and spoke carefully, knowing that “kind words kindle and harsh words kill.” Because of her deep character, she saw that hypocrisy was a barrier to open hearts and open minds. She was fortunate enough to know that a person’s true success and happiness are not measured by net worth.
The life of this good woman became a light to guide us in the development of the culture that exists at the ESW Village School. From her core values came some of our goals and the very essence of our being.
Why are we here…..
In 1998, at the requests of parents of Pre-Kindergartners, a Kindergarten Class was added to the existing program of Earth Angels Educational Center. The following year, the request was for a First Grade Class. Each year the requests continued and each year we added another grade.
From our inception, we have been fully licensed by the State of North Carolina and each grade has had certified teachers offering quality instruction. That instruction, along with positive enrichment opportunities, dedicated families, and eager students, has led us to where we are presently – a thriving K-8th school.
Over the past year, there have been serious discussions among parents, students and staff regarding the feasibility of having a high school on our campus!
Who knows – K-8th and rising?
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