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This article appeared in Orange Observer November 11, 2023.

Tanya Williams is the principal at Crenshaw Academy. Williams’ duties range from college counseling, to discipline, to teacher training and everything in between. Head of School Brenda Crenshaw said the kids at the school love Williams, and she is an encourager who works closely with all the students.

The Crenshaw Academy has partnered with Sandy Hook Promise for the 2023 Hello Week. The week is based on the thought that small but powerful actions can promote inclusion and kindness. Our Start With Hello program teaches students in grades K-12 to build connections, end loneliness, and help each other.

Be part of the culture change to create safer and kinder schools and communities! Join us September 18 – 22, 2023 for our national call-to-action week.

"Research has proven that Sandy Hook Promise’s Know the Signs programs effectively teach youth and adults how to prevent school violence, shootings, and other harmful acts. Students and educators learn to identify at-risk behaviors and intervene to get help. These early-prevention measures empower everyone to help keep schools and communities safe."

Brenda Crenshaw, owner and founder of The Crenshaw School, is opening Crenshaw Academy. The academy will remain located at the heart of Gotha.

Brenda Crenshaw, founder of The Crenshaw School, is now embarking on a new journey as owner and founder of Crenshaw Academy.

• Crenshaw said she continues her philosophy of engendering respectful and collaborative relationships throughout the community, at home and at school.

Like adults, children face a great deal of stress in their lives, especially during the school year. And as much as we want to tell them that we understand their stress because we went through the same thing, times change, and our experiences are not the same. 

We can empathize and try to understand, but that’s the best we can offer when comparing our stressful childhood events surrounding the school to theirs.