Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paideia?
The Greek term “Paideia” (pie-dee-uh) comes from the writings of Mortimer Adler. The word translates as referring to the positive and mature development of the total person: intellectually, emotionally and physically. It is the philosophy and focus of our instructional program.
What is Paideia instruction?
Our classroom instruction includes direct, didactic teaching, coaching activities and in-depth seminar discussions. Students are encouraged to become active learners and critical thinkers with strong reading, writing and speaking skills. Shroder Paideia students have a complete, holistic education and a naturally developed zeal for learning throughout life.
Declaration of Paideia Principles
The Twelve Principles of Paideia
- Establish an orderly and purposeful environment
- Home and community involvement and support
- Parents, teachers and students work together
- Collective responsibility for student learning
- High standards for student learning
- Curriculum alignment to standards
- College-preparatory curriculum
- Maximum instructional time
- Ongoing staff development
- Instructional leadership
- Collegial cooperation
- Common goals
My Tomorrow Initiative
Cincinnati Public Schools My Tomorrow*ed began with Shroder's seventh and eighth grade students for the 2014-15 school year and was fully integrated into the district curriculum 2015-2016. For additional information about the Initiative and what it means to your student, visit the My Tomorrow Website.
Help Nights
In keeping with our mission to produce life-long learners through Shroder standards of academic rigor in a supportive environment, our staff offers a variety of Help Nights to assist our students in achieving academic excellence. See our staff schedules below to set a time to get assistance.
| NAME | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
|
Debjani Biswas |
By Appointment |
open |
| Marsha Booker | Tuesday | 3:30-4:00 p.m. |
| Jerry Butler | Thursday | 3:45-4:00 p.m. |
| Tiara Clark | By Appointment | open |
| Steven Cross | Tuesady and Thursday | 3:45-4:15 p.m. |
| Maria Davis | Tuesday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Martha Edler | By Appointment via e-mail | open |
| Brandon Freeman | Wednesday | 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
| Jackie Frye | Thursday | 3:30-4:00 p.m. |
| Cora Garcia | Tuesday (Wednesday and Thursday by appointment) | 3:45-4:45 |
| Eric Gray | By Appointment | open |
| Meredith Grimes-Trotter | By Appointment | open |
| Julie Hallibrin | Tuesday | 3:45-5:00 p.m. |
| Micheal Henson | Friday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Eric Hickman | By Appointment | open |
| Todd Holbein | By Appointment | open |
| Timothy Horan | Tuesady and Thursday (Wednesday by appointment) | 3:45-5:00 p.m. |
| Frank Hull | By Appointment | open |
| Candace James | Tuesday (by appointment only) | 7:30-8:30 a.m. |
| Toresa Jenkins | Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (Thursday: 3:30-4:00 p.m.) | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Valecia Kelly | Tuesday | 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
| Patrick Lawrence | Tuesday and Thursday | 8:00 a.m. |
| Margaret Lytle | Wednesday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Gisele Mack | Tuesday (except third Tuesday) | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Charity McFerron | Wednesday | 3:45-5:00 p.m. |
| Rachel McMillan | Tuesday | 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
|
Felicia Molatore |
Wednesday (T/TH/Friday by appointment) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Stacy Morgenroth-Lapham | Thursday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Lameesa Muhammed | Wednesday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Moussa Ndiaye | Tuesday | 3:30-4:15 p.m. |
| Glenda Nix | Tuesday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Cynthia Pinchback-Hines | By Appointment | open |
| Kelly Poulin | By Appointment | open |
| Kristen Price | By Appointment Only | open |
| Stephanie Rae | Wednesday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Christina Regensberger | Thursday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Gregory Ruthman | Monday and Tuesday | 8:00-8:45 a.m. |
| Lillian Sims | Tuesday | 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
| Levie Smith | Tuesday-Friday | 3:30-4:00 p.m. |
| Kevin Shearer | Wednesday | 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
| Nola Taylor | Friday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| Micheal Turner | By Appointment | open |
| Karen Brewer | By Appointment | open |
| Alesha Washington | Wednesday | 3:45-4:45 |