New Yorkville School Sells Bricks to Pave the Way for Holistic Education

Tairi Grace had a vision - a school where students are treated as whole human beings. The Yorkville resident and business owner envisioned a place where students’ educations truly included their minds, bodies and spirits. She saw a building where pre-kindergarden through high-school-aged students collaborated and, with teachers and staff, formed a community. She wanted to change the face of education and she wanted to do it right in her hometown of Yorkville.

Her dream is on the way to becoming a reality and she could not be more excited.

“I started the school to offer an option to public schooling that includes a mind /body /spirit approach,” she said. “ (We will) focus on student-driven academics, experiential learning, art and music, organic lunches, aquaponics, meditation and yoga.”

Currently, there are 46 students enrolled in the school. And while Grace’s dream is already manifesting, you still have a chance to help.

For only a few more days, you can purchase a brick that will help Grace Holistic Center for Education to change the face of education and make a difference in the lives of its students and the community it serves.

“The brick program is an attempt to bring the community together in this endeveor, since the primary funding source is only coming from me, community support is extremely important,” Grace said.

By purchasing now, your brick will be in place for the open house, which is set for Aug. 19.

To help change the world by supporting Grace Holistic Center for Education, go to http://thatsmybrick.com/graceholistic

Bricks start at only $100 donations.

The school is also still accepting students from pre-k to sophomores in high school. For more information on enrollment, call 630-881-1095.