A New International Multi Language School in Austin
May 3 2009
Some of you may know that my husband, Erin Defosse, has been spearheading the formation of a new amazing private international multi-language (Spanish and Mandarin) school for the Austin community – The Magellan School.
Since we both fancy ourselves entrepreneurs, we understand each others need to try new things and hopefully make a difference.
The location was just announced (see a copy of the latest newsletter below) on Far West/Mopac and it will be the first of its kind here in Austin!
The Head of School, Marisa Leon, is fabulous! I interviewed her and have met with her on several occasions since then. She is remarkable with kids, brilliant, and extremely observant. As a parent, I am so thrilled that she will be leading a school that my kids will be going to!
I will be the only one in the family who probably won’t be fluent in Spanish so I’m foreseeing a future where the kids will be saying things about me behind my back. 🙂 But it’s a risk I’m willing to take for my kids to be global citizens and be able to communicate with so many more people in the world.
They are still accepting applications for the Fall. Even if you don’t have pre-K to 2nd grade school age kids please consider donating (tax deductible) and be part of the founding financial supporters of the school to help ensure its continued success.
The early years of any start-up/entrepreneurial endeavor are so critical and any financial or volunteer support you can give will go a long way to making Austin one of the key global centers in the world! I firmly believe that schools like this will attract companies and families to our fine city. Giving even just a little goes a long way. Check out the Magellan Giving page for more information.
When a child discovers that he or she can change the world for the better…the world usually changes!
Please help spread the word!
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This is Erin, Aruni’s husband and the Founder of the Magellan International School. My wife Aruni’s support through the whole start up process has been amazing- thank you! 🙂
We are extremely excited about this new school opening up in August. The community of parents is responding enthusiastically given that there was a pent up demand for this type of education in Austin. Our long term aim is very lofty: to become the “best” PreK-12 program in Austin and to be recognized amongst the top 10 international schools in the United States.
Please pass on the word, especially to parents who may be interesteded in sending their kids to the school! Thanks. 🙂
Erin Defosses last blog post..Magellan International School to Open August 2009