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Ludlow-Taylor takes a students-centered approach to instruction. Our goal is to encourage inquiry, creativity and a love of learning from our Reggio inspired early childhood program through 5th grade. We aim to maximize outcomes academically, socially, and physically. We are a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Our recently renovated indoor and outdoor spaces are among the best that DCPS has to offer.
Principal’s Message
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Ludlow-Taylor is a proud District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) with an outstanding school community comprised of top-notch staff, involved parents, and the best students in our city. Our data reflects impressive growth over the past few years, and we continue to pursue higher levels of achievement. To do so, we are moving towards a students-centered approach to instruction, where the needs of each individual student are met, while strengths are always improved upon.
Our goal is to encourage inquiry, creativity and a love of learning that begins with our Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood and continues through 5th grade. We want to maximize outcomes academically, socially, and physically. To do that, we are implementing a health-positive school design to build both healthy bodies and happy minds. Come join us, it is a great place for staff, families and students! |
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I am excited to start my second year as Assistant Principal at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School! I am looking forward to assisting Principal Smith and our dynamic staff in making this school year an amazing experience for students, teachers, and families. As a former Ludlow-Taylor teacher and reading specialist I have been inspired by great leadership, committed teachers, dedicated families, and extraordinary students who bring curiosity and tenacity into our building each day. I truly believe that Ludlow-Taylor is an exceptional place to learn for students and there is simply no place I’d rather do this very important work!
This will be my 14th year in education. I’ve spent five years as a classroom teacher here at Ludlow-Taylor and one year as the school’s reading specialist. I have also worked as a teacher, reading specialist, and literacy coach within DC Public Schools and other surrounding districts. In addition to my work within schools, I’ve served as a reading curriculum developer, professional development facilitator, and central office leadership fellow. I participated in the New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program in 2014 and spent a brief amount of time working as a literacy consultant. My vision for the 2018-19 school year is to continue the partnership with students, families, and staff as we continue the great work of Writer’s Workshop and begin our Health and Wellness Design. Through the Health and Wellness model, our goal is to maximize student outcomes academically, socially, and physically. I look forward to a great year ahead of us! Please feel free to stop by and say hello, as my door is always open. |
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2016 Blue Ribbon SchoolLudlow-Taylor is a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. National Blue Ribbon Schools are on education’s cutting edge, pioneering innovative educational practices from professional learning communities and project-based learning to social and emotional learning and positive behavior systems. Ludlow-Taylor earned a special designation as an Exemplary High Performing School for being among the top schools in the state.
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School OverviewLudlow-Taylor is a Title I District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) that serves a multicultural student body from across Washington, DC. We have been designated as a “Reward School” by DCPS for having the highest level of student growth and achievement, based on standardized testing results. |
Health & WellnessLudlow-Taylor is one of ten schools chosen to join the new DCPS School Design Lab for the 2018-2019 school year. We will implement a health-positive school structure modeled around Spark, a Harvard-researched book that explains the connection between exercise and the brain. Learn more. |
Reggio EmiliaThe Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative approach to Early Childhood Education that values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. |