How would you describe St. Joseph School to someone moving to Conway?
St. Joseph School is a pre-K through 12th grade Catholic school, which has more than 140-plus years of educating students. It provides a safe, welcoming environment that fosters academic excellence through individual student support, hands-on learning, the latest technology, and small class sizes. We strive to develop the whole student — mind, body, and spirit.
What are the educational offerings at St. Joseph and how many students are in the school?
We have 517 students, currently, from preschool through high school. We offer a challenging curriculum, opportunities to serve the community and grow in faith through religious classes, and many extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, academic clubs, and fine arts.
What does St. Joseph School provide to Conway’s educational offerings?
St. Joseph School provides the Conway community with a private school option for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students. We provide a safe and secure learning environment for our students promoting traditional family values. As a Catholic school, we inspire in our students a love of Christ, a dedication to service, and a strong desire to learn.
Unique to our school is our student-to-teacher ratio and our ability to differentiate according to each individual student’s needs. Our intimate classroom setting allows teachers to fully understand each child’s learning style, strengths, and areas requiring additional support. The partnership between school and home is vital to the success of our program, and we rely on strong communication to accomplish this.
Background: Teri Breeding serves as director of marketing and communications for St. Joseph School. Breeding has more than 29 years of experience in education, including 28 years at St. Joseph School in Conway. She has spent time as a teacher, counselor, and principal.
Education: Breeding holds a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s in school counseling, and a post-master’s certificate in administration, all from the University of Central Arkansas.
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