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We're looking for rare individuals. Teachers with degrees in early childhood or environmental education and a fire in the belly to make a difference. Administrators with a head for business and a heart for helping children reach their full potential. People who are so invested that they'll stay with us for years, growing and developing our educational community. Is that you?

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- The Grove School of Plano
  6800 Independence Parkway
  Plano, TX 75023
  p: (877) 664-7683
  f: (972) 208-1341
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  2590 Laura Duncan Drive
  Cary, NC 27513
  p: (877) 684-7683
  f: (919) 460-7450

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The Grove School of Plano
6800 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX 75023
p: (877) 664-7683
f: (972) 208-1341

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The Grove School of Cary
2590 Laura Duncan Drive
Cary, NC 27513
p: (877) 684-7683
f: (919) 460-7450

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Dr. Scott Andersen has a diverse and unusual background. His degrees include an Ed.D., Ed.S., M.S. in literary science and educational technology, and a B.S. in computer science. He worked as a software developer and award-winning photojournalist, taught Spanish, English, math and technology in public school, was an adjunct professor of digital-video editing, and served as a principal and superintendent of schools. On top that Scott has seven children and enjoys cycling, running, hiking and all things outdoors.

At The Grove School, children spend this crucial learning time with highly qualified educators. Our teachers are required to have degrees and credentials in early childhood or environmental education. They bring deep expertise into the classroom to make the first taste of subjects like math and solar energy fun and memorable. Connecting regularly with parents is also part of their job. Emails and tweets replace paper updates on each child’s progress and activities.

The families who send their children to The Grove School are your friends and neighbors. They're the people you see on the playground, run into at the library and wave at out the window. We're all about being your local school and building a tight-knit community that reflects what's important to you.

What if you worked at a preschool where you can use your education, creativity and passion to actually teach? Where you’re expected to bring an innovative curriculum to life? And where you build lifelong relationships with parents and children? It’s an amazing opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives at a school with a unique sense of purpose. Learn more about careers at The Grove School.

Hi, I'm Scott

Scott Andersen | November 9, 2009 | Comment (1)

I cannot tell you how excited I am to be a part of The Grove School. The first time I heard about the idea, I fell in love with it and I knew I wanted to be a part of it.

I have been a proponent of the ideas behind Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Health Planet since second grade. My teacher, Ms. Raspen, taught me those concepts and I can still remember them to this day. She taught me to learn, to take care of myself and to be aware of the environment. I remember I won a special award for recycling in her class. The treat was awesome: a ride with her in her yellow VW to go buy a toy at the local drug store. It was one of the best days ever!

I have quite a diverse background. I received a degree in computer science from the University of Oklahoma (Go Sooners!) and worked as a software consultant for a few years. I then worked as a photojournalist and photo editor for the Associated Press in Oklahoma City, Dallas and Chicago. Then somehow I got into education, my true love. I taught Spanish, English, Math and Technology before getting into administration. I have been in administration for over 10 years.

My experience as an educational leader has taught me a lot. Perhaps the most important lesson I have learned is getting our children off to the best possible start with their learning. It starts as soon as they are born. The Grove School is going to provide the experiences young children need to prepare themselves for many years of learning, performing and growing.

I can’t wait to see all that we will be able to do together for our children.

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