Helen Purcell

Happiness & Success at School Helen Purcell

Answering parents' questions about the surprising connections between happiness and success in the classroom. How positive feelings and individual attention nurture high achievement in the early grades, in high school and college, and for all of life. "I feel honored to be connected, however indirectly, to Living Wisdom School. I marvel at its spirit, I embrace its visionary ideal, and I celebrate its remarkable accomplishments. I urge us all to spread the word on how special a place it really is." -Michael S. Katz, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and Education at San Jose State University. Dr. Katz teaches courses in applied philosophy, including moral issues and the philosophy of education. His present area of research is the ethics of teaching. "Education for Life... is an exalted call for change, based on deep insight into the potentials of every human being. It tells us how to nurture creativity, wisdom, and intuition in each child, and how to tap his unexplored capabilities." -Jesse J. Casbon, PhD, Dean of the Graduate School for Professional Studies at Lewis & Clark College (and former LWS High School Director) "If you could put what you are doing in the public schools, it would change the world." -Retired High School Principal at initial accreditation visit to the Living Wisdom School in Nevada City, California