Alumni: The first student to enroll a child in Greenhouse
Mary (York) Earl
Mary (York) Earl attended Greenhouse in 2002-03. Her daughter Ava was the first second-generation student of Greenhouse.
Years at Greenhouse: 2002-03
Job: Stay at home mom
Living in: Chattanooga, TN
Family: Married to Alex, 5 children
Pictured is Mary with her daughter Ava
I attended Greenhouse for 8th grade during Greenhouse’s second year (2002-03). Many years later we enrolled our oldest daughter Ava. At Greenhouse, the faculty and staff take the time to invest in the students. We had no doubt that Ava was loved and known by her teachers.
This was further evidenced by Tom’s thoughtful speeches at the graduation ceremonies. Each one was individualized with careful intention, and it was a wonderful tradition we looked forward to. We have great appreciation and respect for his leadership, and are thankful to have been a part of this community for as long as we were able.
We moved to Chattanooga in the fall of 2021, and to be honest, leaving Greenhouse was one of the hardest parts of the decision. It is such a unique community, and searching for co-school options in a new location made us appreciate what a wonderful place Greenhouse is all the more. We truly miss it. We wish only good things for the future of Greenhouse.
–Mary (York) Earl