GVP Resumes In-Person Parent Teacher Conferences
This month, our teachers met with parents of our students in person for conferences, for the first time since the pandemic broke out. “Students and teachers have been working harder after an entire year of being online. It was time to organize the conferences so that parents and teachers could meet to share the progress…
Read MoreGVP Announces New Strategic Plan for 2021-2024
Global Village Project is excited to announce the finalized strategic plan for the next three years. The document is the result of work that took place over a six-month period through consulting our community and stakeholders. We listened to parents, students, staff, alumnae, teachers, Board members, donors, volunteers, and other community members. We were able…
Read More2021 Global Village Welcome Walk Presented by Delta Air Lines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OR ACTION GLOBAL VILLAGE WELCOME WALK 2021 Global Village Project announces its 9th Annual Welcome walk, which till take place on November 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Refuge Coffee (4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA 30021) Global Village Project’s annual Welcome Walk brings together students, parents, teachers, volunteers, donors…
Read MoreLifeworks Learning Unit Begins
Each of GVP’s quarterly learning units conclude with our Authors’ Tea. Authors Teas are a chance to gather, celebrate our community, and allow students a platform to present their learning from our Integrated Units of Study. With the Welcome Unit behind us, we are already looking towards our next learning unit, “Lifeworks.” Formerly known as…
Read MoreCommunity Day Recenters our Values
At GVP, community is first and foremost to a students’ learning and wellbeing. We believe that we must intentionally create an inclusive, welcoming environment: a safe place in which one can fully be themselves, unafraid to express their thoughts and opinions. This is especially important for our community, with our diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.…
Read MoreMoments on the Trail: A Trip to the Hike Inn
When was the last time you were able to take a deep breath and just be present in nature? The ability to escape the distractions of our busy day-to-day is a privilege, and one not often afforded to our students or their families. With support from the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club (GATC), our Form 3…
Read MoreElizabeth Elango Named Co-Chair of Georgia Coalition of Refugee Stakeholders
GVP’s CEO and Head of School, Elizabeth Elango has been named the Co-Chair of the Georgia Coalition of Refugee Stakeholders, a position she holds along with International Rescue Committee Executive Director, Justin Howell. The GCRS is a body that exists to coordinate public and private resources in a manner that encourages effective refugee resettlement and…
Read MoreGVP Welcomes New Board Chair
Global Village Project is happy to announce Han Pham as the new head of the Board of Directors. Han is currently the Head of Operations at Hotshot, which is disrupting continuing education for lawyers. She has served on the Board for four years. After graduating from Wellesley College and the University of Minnesota Law School,…
Read MoreDiversity Equity and Inclusion in the GVP Workplace
By: Denise Reidy-Puckett, Operations Manager Forbes Magazine (May 2021) stated, “In light of the recent societal spotlight on racial justice and equality, many businesses have taken a renewed interest in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). For these efforts to be truly successful, however, there must be buy-in from the entire organization.” DEI is vital to…
Read MoreParent Council Hold Inaugural Meeting
Mr. Crispin Wilondja, Student & Family Engagement Manager, met with GVP’s newest parent council members at Refuge Coffee to discuss involvement with the school and how they can support students. Topics ranged from being involved in education to becoming GVP ambassadors in their local community. We spoke with Mr. Crispin to learn more about GVP’s…
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