TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – In its 40th anniversary, Topeka Collegiate Schools will highlight independent education opportunities with a special guest.
Topeka Collegiate School announced on Thursday, January 26 that it will host renowned educator Wanda Holland Greene on March 30 and 31 at her inaugural signing event focusing on equity and justice.
The school has indicated that the visit will include two public events: one for business leaders and another for those interested in learning about a whole-child approach.
“Topeka Collegiate is honored to host Wanda Holland Greene’s first visit to Kansas and provide an opportunity for the school community and the Greater Topeka community to have meaningful conversations about the role of education in preparing for a fulfilling life,” he said Kareem Thomas, Topeka Collegiate Board Member and Chair of the School’s Equity and Justice Committee.
In addition to his role as head of Hamlin School – an independent school in San Francisco – Topeka Collegiate noted that Greene is a trustee of Columbia University. She speaks globally as an education expert, including anti-racism and cultural competence, mental health and emotional well-being, neurodiversity and learning differences, global citizenship, and more.
The school said Greene’s visit to Topeka is part of its year-long 40th anniversary celebration. The March events will coincide with his Sustain capital campaign, which focuses on refurbishing buildings and growing the endowment for the future of the region’s only independent school.
Officials noted that independent schools are those not affiliated with a religious institution or funded by the federal government. Topeka Collegiate was founded by a committed group in 1982 and offers unique opportunities and flexibility.
“We invite the community to join us for these incredible opportunities,” said Lyn Rantz, principal of Topeka Collegiate School. “Wanda Holland Greene will encourage you to think in new and exciting ways about the purpose and opportunities of a child’s education, and we look forward to hosting these discussions as we prepare for the next 40 years of Topeka Collegiate.”
The schedule of events for March is as follows:
- Thursday 30 March:
- 11:30 – Executive Luncheon, Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Avenue.
- Independent school values in a corporate environment
- 6:30pm – Public Remarks, Topeka Collegiate School, 2200 SW Eveningside Dr.
- Support a whole-baby approach
- 11:30 – Executive Luncheon, Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Avenue.
- Friday 31 March:
- 8:45 – 11:30 – Visits with Topeka Collegiate students on social responsibility, grouped by class