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The George Washington University Online High School offers small class sizes and personalized, intensive college advising for grades 6–12. With our academically challenging education, your student will be well- prepared for college. Our numbers tell the story! • 100% of our graduates are accepted to one or more colleges* • $2.7 million in college scholarships offered to our graduates this year* A PREMIER COLLEGE Preparatory School Learn more at an online information session. Visit gwuohs.com/event or call 877.847.1165 for more details. *Graduation acceptance percentage based on student-reported data from 2016 graduates who applied to college; Scholarship amount based on the cumulative total of all scholarships offered to students accepted into college for the 2015- 2016 school year. www.ParentingOC.com 54 Parenting OC Magazine | March 2017 James Swiger The Pegasus School, Huntington Beach Mr. Swiger's lessons are dynamic and exciting explorations of ancient history and civilizations. He delivers challenging content with vigor and enthusiasm. He pushes students outside their comfort zones while being there every step of the way to offer study strategies and extra help. His classes go well beyond facts and dates; he makes sure students understand how events in the past have shaped the world of today. Mr. Swiger is more than willing to give up his own time, including his lunch period, to discuss anything that's on his students' minds, providing a friendly ear and support when needed. In addition to being a stellar role model, He partners with his colleagues in leading the interdisciplinary Greek Day and serves as coach and mentor for the National History Day (NHD) program. The popularity of the most vied for elective, Chess, has far more to do with the teacher than game. It was no surprise that students recently chose to dedicate our school's yearbook to Mr. Swiger. Carri Wagner West Orange Elementary School, Orange Carri Wagner is a highly qualifi ed teacher who works tirelessly to provide Tuesday Library Nights, is Technology Teacher Lead, School Site Council President and after school running coach. One must visit her classroom to truly appreciate the effectiveness of her unassuming nature married with her creativity and dedication. She refuses to conform to the status quo and demands a high level of performance from her students. If her kids need her, she takes action. This year she noticed that she had a particularly squirmy group of students. Her response was to write a grant which awarded her a class set of bike pedals, medicine balls and other kinesthetic tools that allow students to maintain their movement while learning. It is her "out of the box" instruction and enthusiasm the reason her students love her. They feel safe in the trust that they have placed in her because she inspires them to dream beyond the four walls that at times can confi ne student creativity.