Nonprofit Horizons Atlanta Adds New Summer Site In Buckhead

ATLANTA — The Galloway School will be used as a new site this summer for Horizons Atlanta, a nonprofit that supports K-12 students from underserved communities through its six-week summer and year-round learning programs, according to a news release.

This marks the 10th program site for Horizons Atlanta since it started 20 years ago with only 15 students at Holy Innocents Episcopal School.

Thirty students, including 15 kindergarteners and 15 first-graders will participate in the Horizons Atlanta program at Galloway in the Buckhead community. The school will eventually serve students through the eighth grade, adding a new grade level each summer beginning in 2021. Bayless Fleming, Galloway’s associate director of Admissions, will be the program’s site director.

“We are fortunate to have the support of the Galloway School leaders and families as we seek to make a larger impact in closing the achievement gap that is prevalent in schools located in Atlanta’s underserved communities,” said Horizon Atlanta’s Executive Director Alex Wan. “We know that our summer learning program helps to break down barriers that often prevent children from succeeding in the classroom.”

Galloway’s head of school, Dr. James Calleroz White praised the new partnership.

"The opportunity to be a part of this public-private partnership and to serve our surrounding community alongside an organization that speaks to Galloway’s mission both excites and energizes me," he said. "I am excited for the chance for Galloway to help students of all backgrounds discover the joy of learning."

Horizons Atlanta also welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board immediately are Stacy Cullinan with Cox Automotive and James Calleroz White, Head of School for Galloway.