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Wyncote Academy is a community dedicated to a safe, dynamic, educational environment in which:

Unique individuals and their abilities are respected and valued.
Academic growth is stimulated and nourished through a variety of experiences, both in and out of the classroom
Success is within reach of every student.
Goals are set with recognition of and regard for individual style and pace.
Students are encouraged to value their own ideas and abilities, and to trust their own judgment.
All are inspired to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society.

At Wyncote, we are serious about learning. We are interested in seeing all students achieve to their fullest potential.

Learning in our school community comes about through the close relationship between our students and staff. Sometimes, students may need an extra boost to do their best. We provide that encouragement and support through realistic homework expectations, after school study time, multiple methods of evaluation, weekly reports and parent conferences. True education is more than bookwork and assignments.

True learning begins with the realization of one's own talent and worth. That realization is the personal strength that allows us to reach out to others. Development of these qualities is what makes the Wyncote education a special and valuable experience.

MARK LINKINS

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Mark came to Wyncote Academy after nearly two decades of service - as a secondary English teacher and K-12 Director of Curriculum - in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, in Delaware County, PA. Mark's educational philospohy is well-aligned with Wyncote's humanistic, child-centered approach. Mark enjoys helping students to recognize and leverage their own unique strengths and talents to engage in learning, address challenges, and build positive connections with others.

DIANE VERNON

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Following her retirement as the founding Head of School at Wyncote Academy, Diane decided to remain with Wyncote Academy. “The energy and outlook of the students keep me young!” she explains. As Wyncote’s Director of Admissions, Diane finds immense pleasure in seeing students grow and learn in the unique, nurturing educational setting that Wyncote offers – the very environment that she worked to establish and create. Diane also serves as a member of the Wyncote Academy Board of Directors.

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Wyncote Academy continues to be a blessing to our family. My son started his academic career in the public school system. We knew that he had difficulty reading. Initially, a private evaluation stated that his difficulties probably were due to being an English as Second Language student. Numerous IEPs proved to be unsuccessful. I made my son a promise that I'd find the key that would unlock the door to the way he learned. My son was diagnosed as having severe dyslexia. I was able to keep my promise to my son by enrolling him in Wyncote Academy. Wyncote Academy has an excellent Wilson Reading Program. The Head of School, as well as all of the teachers are dedicated to the students and are excellent representatives of their profession.

Sue Holland (posted in “Private School Review”)

PARENT

Wyncote Academy is a community dedicated to a safe, dynamic, educational environment in which:

We provide a stimulating curriculum, safe environment, and dedicated teachers and support staff, thus building a pathway for your child to thrive and succeed.