Duvall Elementary School

There is a teacher at this school who is extremely rude to students and constantly lowers their self-esteem. I had multiple meetings with the principal and requested to have my child switched to a different teacher, but each time the principal placed the blame on my child and defended the teacher.I eventually decided to transfer my child because their mental health was at risk. When I explained this to the principal, she told me that I “can’t teach my child to run away from their problems.” That comment was extremely unprofessional and insensitive.It is clear that the principal chooses who she wants to support and who she doesn’t. Many other children were also going to the office with anxiety symptoms similar to what my child experienced.Since leaving that school, my child has been much happier and is finally able to be themselves again. The school needs to stop blaming students and start holding teachers accountable for their behavior instead of making excuses for them.

I have been a teacher at Howard for the last 8 years, and I honestly love it here! The school is truly a community. The teachers all care so much about the students and they work together to support each other seamlessly. The support staff works around the clock to provide services for students and help classroom teachers. The principal has a clear vision for the school and leads with empathy to make sure that every staff member, student and parent works together to achieve the highest outcomes possible. Every staff member takes safety very seriously and stays up to date on the latest protocols and procedures. There are also plenty of fun activities planned by the PTA and Howard committees that include Howard families into the school community. I truly love it here so much that I will be sending my son to Kindergarten at Howard in the fall!

Amazing staff! Focused on the children pushing them to the next level of excellence and keeping them motivated.