Grace Holistic Center to Open Doors to K-8 Students

YORKVILLE, IL — Grace Holistic Center for Education (GHCFE) will open its doors to kindergarten through eighth grade students this Fall. GHCFE seeks to further the illumination of the human spirit by encompassing mind, body, spirit, and academics.

GHCFE, founded by Tairi Grace, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Sense of Samadhi Studio in Yorkville, “will be the first of its type to include mind, body, spirit and education and take a proactive approach to every student.”

GHCFE will offer integrative education that provides a wide range of curriculum. One of the ways we achieve this objective is by cultivating active parent involvement; along with expanding global citizenship, through service. We believe that ingenuity and creativity should be allowed to thrive. Our offerings include daily yoga/meditation which encourages intuitive problem solving and critical thinking.

Various alternative programs are offered such as: music, dance, self-expression, art, Spanish language, gardening, and culinary.

“This school is not only going to focus on academics but will also prepare these children to be emotionally connected and highly creative,” said Grace. “Life skills, holistic health, mindfulness, and self awareness will be a part of every day curriculum at GHCFE.”

To make this a reality, Grace Holistic Center for Education will staff three teachers, three aides, two social workers and a gym teacher. The school will be tuition-based, but also will be grant and federally funded. On Fridays, the school will be open to homeschoolers in the community.

“I want to provide those children an opportunity to participate in numerous activities and interest with like-minded children,” Grace said.

GHCFE will also be partnering with local businesses to support the community and make the school more successful. Fox River Art will handle the music and visual art classes and food, geared to health and organics, will be provided by Ginger and Soul. For more information on the school or to speak with Tairi Grace, please call 630-881-1095 or email her at tairikearnslcsw@att.net. GHCFE can be found online at www.ghcfe.org.