[Originally written as a reflection on the work of Live Potential LLC, this piece continues to shape our approach at Green Carpet Learning Studio.]
As a business owner, I am often asked, “What makes your business stand out from the competition. I have given this a lot of thought over the years and have answered it in different ways. I have emphasized “who we serve”. More than many learning organizations today, our educational focus is geared primarily toward students who struggle in school. I have also highlighted the integrated aspect of our approach. We believe that academics do not exist in isolation and education is complex. We integrate development strategies, education and recreation, to create environments that respond to the varied learning and developmental needs of our clients.
However, while working with one of my students near the end of a session, I gained a clear understanding of our most powerful and distinctive trait: we sell patience. It is the patience we extend to each child and their learning and development process that resonates most with our parents and students. This is what distinguishes us and what makes us proud as an organization. The population we work with requires relentless patience and attention.
Thank you, “R” for always reminding me of how the patience we display has made your experience different from other teachers you have had.