MEADOWS LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL

I attended Meadows-Livingstone Elementary School from 1985-1990.   I remember my first day at Meadows-Livingstone Elementary School.  I walked through the front door into a large living room and saw children of varying ages doing all types of interesting things.  Some read, some played with toys, some were being taught, but all were focused on an activity that truly interested them. Though I had previously been in an “alternative” school, Meadows-Livingstone struck me as immediately distinct.  Students seemed more like an extended family.  We grew and developed under the supervision of our elders.  Meadows-Livingstone truly allowed the “village” to raise the children. At Meadows-Livingstone I learned to value knowledge, community, heritage/history, diverse activities and experiences, and a sense of self.  Though I had some difficulties after elementary school, it was because no other institution upheld the standard previously set.  I have yet to find the same blend of mental, cultural, social, and physical challenges in an educational setting, even at Morehouse College. I will graduate with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Sociology from Morehouse this December.  I plan to seek a Master’s Degree in Social Psychology, but I will always thirst for new knowledge and experiences.  I also feel that assisting in the development of children and adolescents will always play a role in my life, and I hope that I can someday give back to the current students of Meadows-Livingstone. Peace!