Debbie Griffith

Northwest Learning Solutions Grades K-12

206-920-8024 Phone

dgriffith@academynorthwest.net eMail

Debbie Griffith

Business and/or personal Mission Statement

Northwest Learning Solutions is comprised of three multi-aged, non-denominational education centers focusing on family centered learning opportunities. Centers are located in Puyallup/Tacoma, Federal Way and Burien. A partnership is created between parents, student and teacher to create an individualized course of study for each student. It is my goal to foster academic excellence, personal integrity and the discovery that learning is a lifelong, enjoyable adventure.

Format of learning center

Learning center classes typically meet weekly, three times per month for 3 hour sessions. Sometimes additional (optional) classes are offered on a different day of the week. Different courses are offered each year and course requests from enrolled parents are met whenever possible. Quarterly teacher conferences assist parents and students in planning the complete academic program to meet requirements for middle school, high school and graduation (typically 6 or more credits per year). Students earn credit for all subjects through completion of individual course contracts for each subject. Course contracts are developed through the collaboration of the teacher, parent and student.

Additional areas of expertise, training and interests

Math curriculum/instruction
Science curriculum/instruction
Supervising teacher for home schooling parents
Home schooling experience
Photography
Gardening
Sewing

Services to unenrolled families

Individual Consulting K-12
Standardized Testing
Non-test Assessments
Learning Styles Analysis
Credit Recovery
Special Ed Service and Advice
Private Tutoring
Summer School

Bachelor's Degree from

Central Washington University, WA Major: B.A. in Education

Education Endorsements

Elementary Education K-8
Early Childhood Education P-3