Serving Kindergarten-8th grade students in Chicago since 2004, our groundbreaking educational model combines health, wellness, and academic rigor. We instill lifelong success in a peaceful environment.

Located in Chicago's McKinley Park Neighborhood, on the under-resourced southwest side, Namaste serves 480 students, the majority of whom come from low-income families and lack access to high-quality educational opportunities. At Namaste, there is no tuition or selection criteria; admission is by blind lottery. Families are fully engaged in regular healthy initiatives, including nutrition workshops.


     •	A model for schools nationwide, hosting over 250 educators annually to share best practices
     •	One of two schools awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Dissemination grant 

For more information about Namaste Charter School, please visit www.facebook.com/namastecharterschool and www.namastecharterschool.org.

Education

Namaste Charter School

Jim O'Toole

Maia Golley

Elizabeth Aguirre

Anna Gutierrez

Yesenia de Luna

Taylor Sandroff

Ryn Osbourne

Molly Cullinane

Tracy Smith-Jackson

Teaching Team

Teams at Namaste Charter School

Teaching Team