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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Howlett Academy

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Interview with Howlett Academy PARENT, Inbae Ahn

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1:26 - When did your relationship with Howlett Academy begin?
1:47 - Why were you looking for a new school?
2:43 - What was your youngest son going through at the time?
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3:32 - What made you realize that you needed to make a change?
4:31 - What was your own education experience like?
5:49 - How big of a decision was it for you to switch your kids to private school?
6:39 - How were you feeling about public school? What were you looking for in a new school?
7:52 - How did you approach your school search?
8:51 - How did you first find out about Howlett Academy?
10:24 - What is the “Howlett way”?
12:54 - What does the quote, “It’s not education if it doesn’t hurt” mean to you?
13:56 - Can you tell me about this school from an engineer’s perspective?
15:49 - What was your son’s first impression of Howlett Academy?
17:04 - What changes did you notice after enrolling?
18:38 - How did Howlett Academy redefine school for your son?
20:11 - What did you learn about the culture and values at Howlett?
21:17 - What’s going on in the classroom at Howlett?
23:15 - What is Howlett’s approach to experiential learning?
25:10 - Why is it so important for the school to foster well-rounded students?
26:35 - How does Howlett teach empathy?
28:13 - What has your experience with other schools taught you about Howlett Academy?
29:29 - What’s your Howlett Academy highlight?
31:25 - Is there something at Howlett that you’re looking forward to?
32:19 - Is there a typical Howlett parent?
34:07 - What questions do prospective parents have about the school?
36:09 - What are some pros and cons in regards to the school’s location?
37:35 - What is your advice for prospective families?

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Parent, Joanna Akkawi (2025)

Gr. 1 to Gr. 5 (current),Gr. 6 to Gr. 8,Gr. 4 to Gr. 8 (current) — Howlett is an amazing school, with a strong emphasis on academics. My three children attended, starting in grades 1, 4, and 6, and I only wish we had discovered it when they were in Junior Kindergarte...

(4.6)

Parent, Alberto Martin (2025)

Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current),Gr. 2 to Gr. 6 (current),Gr. 3 to Gr. 8 (current) — My three boys go to Howlett. Teaching is very personalized, with small classrooms, and the kids move at their own pace. They really enjoy it there. In addition, there is great camaraderie at the schoo...

(4.9)

Parent, Michael Packham (2025)

Gr. 3 to Gr. 6 (current) — Our daughter has been at Howlett Academy since Grade 3 and is currently completing Grade 6. Her experience has been truly exceptional across every aspect of her education. Academically, she has be...

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