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Howard Lichty

Howard Lichty

Howard is the administrator of Countryside Christian School in Hawkesville, ON.

Equipping Today's Student: Shop Class at Countryside, Part Two

Students today are less likely than in the past to possess basic handyman skills. This simply reflects the reality of our economy, but the staff and patrons of Countryside Christian School believe their graduates will be more...

What Do We Want High School to Be? Shop Class at Countryside, Part One

As Countryside Christian School expanded its high school program, the community realized that not all students would benefit from a purely academic approach. Instead, Howard Lichty was invited to carry out his dream of a robust...

At School at Work: How to Make the Most out of Co-op

In the final video about Countryside Christian School's co-op program, we hear from a current student, a former student, the school administrator, and an employer. Their theme: what makes a co-op work well. They discuss the role...

A Different Type of Learning Environment: How We Set Up Our Co-op Program

How can a school create and run a successful co-op, or internship, program? Howard Lichti of Countryside Christian School talks about how fitting co-op placements into the school schedule, finding employers willing to host a...

Preparing Students to Serve: Why We Have Co-op

At Countryside Christian School, patrons wanted a high school program that would support all students' preparation. With co-op—a for-credit internship program run in conjunction with local businesses—students test their readiness...

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