From Coast Episcopal School A year and a half after launching its Transitional Kindergarten program, educators at Coast Episcopal School are convinced of the initiative’s many benefits. The independent school in Long Beach introduced the program in August 2021, having identified a need to provide a “bridge year” for students who would benefit from an […]
PASCAGOULA AGATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2690 Jefferson Ave., Pascagoula (228) 762-4144 www.gatewaychristianacademy.info Preschool: PK 3-4-sixth grade Accreditations: Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Student/teacher ratio: 1:4 Annual tuition: $4,750 yearly for one child, $8,500 for two, $10,300 for three Discounts: If tuition is paid before February for the next year, the registration fee is $175 and $100 […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is both a celebration and an acknowledgment that gender equality is a work in progress. It’s a chance to recognize women’s achievements, educate, raise awareness and push for change. This year’s theme is #embraceequity, which challenges societies and individuals to create a more inclusive world. That means rejecting […]
If you’re a woman, chances are a much-needed getaway is long overdue. You’ve probably also banked time off that you don’t use. The research is in, and it shows women hesitate to take their hard-earned vacation days. Here are some of the key findings of Project: Time Off, a U.S. Travel Association initiative: Women were more […]
Some women wear heels to the office and spend their working hours in front of a computer. Others, like Elisha “Lelee” George, wield wrenches for a living and know as much about cars as any man. “Some men feel like women aren’t good enough or strong enough to work on vehicles; I have encountered this […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each house crafted by Parker Contracting is one of a kind, which is a great point of pride for the husband and-wife team behind the business. “When we build homes, they are unique to each family,” says April Parker, who runs the Bay St. Louis-based firm alongside her husband, Paul. […]
By Nancy China Olemgbe 16-year-old Nancy Chika Olemgbe is a foreign exchange student from Hamburg, Germany, who has been studying at Gulfport High School since the beginning of the school year. Here, she shares her story and reflects on her journey. Experiencing other cultures when you live in Europe is not difficult because there are […]
