Parent Choices For Struggling Teens

Guest: Sharon Stricker, Head of Whetstone Academy, a Junior Boarding School in South Carolina. One month after opening the doors of Whetstone Academy, Sharon shares her thoughts and experiences of what needs to be done to create a brand new therapeutic Boarding School. She talked about defining the projected student profile, importance of communication among staff, with students and with parents, Building a positive culture and program elements to match the needs of the students and the importance of developing good relationships with the surrounding community.