Forsyth School
Louisa Douglass is an experienced educator currently serving as a Pre Kindergarten Teacher and Elementary School Teacher at Forsyth School since November 2020, specializing in teaching 2nd grade Distance Learners and executing lesson plans tailored for this format. Louisa has a strong background in early childhood education, having worked at Salem Methodist Preschool, Samuel Preschool, and St. Peter’s Playgroup, where responsibilities included co-managing classrooms and planning age-appropriate projects. Initial experience as a nanny involved managing daily routines and creating projects to enhance children's academic and developmental skills. Prior to their teaching career, Louisa held positions in sales and management, including as a Classified Account Executive at The Riverfront Times and General Manager at The Melting Pot, demonstrating a range of skills in client relations, account management, and operational oversight. Louisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fontbonne University.
Forsyth School
Forsyth School provides an unforgettable experience for children age 2 through Grade 6. Located in the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District, Forsyth's one-of-a-kind campus comprises six historic homes; walkable resources include Forest Park and Washington University. The challenging and engaging curriculum promotes age-appropriate independence and prepares students to thrive in secondary school and beyond. Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural environment. Forsyth's community values are the essential beliefs that describe our culture and characterize what we uphold: >> We create an environment that encourages children to develop the confidence, courage, and resilience to persevere and embrace challenges in a continually evolving world. >> We celebrate each individual’s unique identity and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community to which all belong. >> We practice kindness and compassion in our interactions with each other, our community, and the natural world. >> We believe curiosity is the foundation for inquiry, innovation, and creativity. We encourage questioning in our search for knowledge, understanding, and excellence.