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Katie Beekman nominated for Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year

<p>Charter schools give parents an option for a quality education when local public schools aren&#8217;t providing it.</p><p>I originally taught in inner-city Philadelphia and upon returning to the Wyoming Valley, looked forward to sending my children to the local elementary school down the street. After talking with local parents, it became apparent to me that I would not be happy with the education at that school.</p><p>I chose to send my oldest son to a private kindergarten and got him on the waiting list at Bear Creek Community Charter School. While I was anxious when I got the call that my son was accepted to the charter school (he would be riding a bus), I knew in my heart it was where I wanted him to attend.</p><p>Thirteen years later, I can say as a parent of three charter school students, it has been the best experience in education that I have been fortunate to give to them. Bear Creek Community Charter School offers environmental studies that no other school in our area (including where I currently teach) offer.</p><p>The teachers, staff, chief executive officer and board of trustees have continued to work diligently from day one to establish the school, honor the mission of the school and continually improve the quality of education and the school&#8217;s presence in the community.</p><p>I extend an invitation to anyone who questions the standard of education and opportunity that Bear Creek Community Charter School has to offer, to please come spend a day and actually witness all that it has to offer.</p><p><strong>Kara Taylor</strong></p><p>Wilkes-Barre</p><style>
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