Sanford Harmony Champion Schools
Celebrating Schools That Lead With Connection

Sanford Harmony proudly celebrates an exceptional community of schools — Sanford Harmony Champion Schools — that have demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to relationship-centered learning through Harmony resources.
These outstanding schools inspire educators and school leaders everywhere to build cultures of belonging and connection that help every student thrive!
Why Sanford Harmony Champion Schools Stand Out

A Commitment to Relationships
Integrate Sanford Harmony across classrooms, programs, and homes.

Recognizes the Importance of Healthy Learning
Understands the importance of well-being, skill building, and belonging to effectively engage in learning

Continuous Professional Growth
Participate in ongoing professional learning that strengthens educator and leader impact.

Whole Community Engagement
Unite students, schools & families around belonging and connection.

A Model of Excellence
Serve as examples of relationship-centered learning for other schools and districts.
Meet Our Sanford Harmony Champion Schools!

Brooke Avenue Elementary School
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bay Shore, New York
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Today We Learn, Tomorrow We Lead. Brook Avenue School, in partnership with the parents and extended community, will provide equity and excellence in order to prepare each and every child for a global society.

Central Elementary School District
National School District
National City, CA
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We Promise
– A safe, nurturing learning environment
-An active partnership with parents and community
-A solid foundation in reading, writing, and problem-solving
-A focus on individual achievement
We Believe
-Our community’s cultural diversity enriches learning opportunities
-All students will learn
-Student success is everyone’s responsibility

El Toyon Elementary
National School District
National City, CA
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At El Toyon School, we believe that every student has the potential to shine, and we are here to help them grow into the best version of themselves. Our school is a warm, welcoming place where students, families, and teachers work together as a team to create a supportive and caring environment. We focus on helping students develop strong academic skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, but we also want them to grow into kind, confident, and thoughtful individuals. At El Toyon, we are committed to guiding every child on their journey, supporting them as they discover their strengths and learn how they can make a positive difference in their communities and the world.

Enrique S. Camerana Elementary School
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista, CA
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The mission of Camarena Elementary School is to provide an educational experience for all children that promotes academic excellence, social responsibility, emotional strength, physical vitality and above all else a love for learning.

Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bay Shore, New York
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Fifth Avenue School recognizes the unique differences and worth of each individual child. We believe each child has the ability to succeed when given adequate support by a caring school and family. We enlist the support of the parents as co-educators in our goal of nurturing and enhancing each child’s social, intellectual, physical, artistic and emotional development.

Gardiner Manor Elementary School
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bay Shore, New York
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We are a community of learners in a safe environment supported by caring adults who are committed to preparing our children for the future.

John Marshall Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego, CA
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We welcome families and guardians to join us in preparing today’s students to take charge of America’s future. We recognize that raising children is a team effort, and that students benefit from an educational team involving our schools, our community and you. As a school that welcomes all students, we have a staff that is dedicated to ensuring all students thrive.

Mary G. Clarkson Elementary School
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bay Shore, New York
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We, the parents and staff of Mary G. Clarkson School, believe that every child has the potential to be a responsible, caring, cooperative individual. Our goal is to enable children to develop physically, emotionally, socially and academically so that they will become confident, mature, involved citizens.

Murchison Early Education Center
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
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Murchison EEC staff is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our core values are that we value kindness, creativity, curiosity, collaboration, confidence, and community. Our educational philosophy is that we believe that children learn best through play-based exploration and hands-on activities.

Fred H. Rohr Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista, CA
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Each day the Rohr Community will provide a safe and nurturing learning community for each individual child to grow and flourish. All educators will model, instruct, and provide rigorous instruction to all students in all content areas. The teachers and staff have developed the “ROAR” values of being respectful, owning choices, always being safe, and being responsible. These are the building blocks toward student success and lifelong learning.

An internationally-recognized student success scholar, highly acclaimed public speaker, and award-winning writer, Dr. Strayhorn is author of 14 books and over 200+ book chapters and journal articles and other scholarly publications. He has given thousands of invited keynotes and lectures at more than 2,000+ universities, schools, companies, and conferences across the globe. Funds exceeding $10 million have supported his research program. Professor, center director, and principal investigator, Strayhorn is Editor of Frontiers in Education (Higher Education Specialty) and sits on several non-profit boards including Minds Beyond Measure, Rainbow Labs, Psychologists of Color, MEN Inc. (Houston), and MCT Educational Foundation, to name a few.

South Country Elementary School
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bay Shore, New York
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We believe that each child, when held accountable, can and will reach his/her full potential. Working towards this common goal, staff and parents help all children develop a sense of self-worth and responsibility, and a respect for peers, adults and themselves. Together at South Country School, We Give, We Gain, We Grow.

Whittier Elementary School
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
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Our mission is to provide our students with academic, social and multi-cultural experiences that enable them to become self-motivated life-long learners and productive members of society.
Ready to Become a Sanford Harmony Champion School?
Applications for the Sanford Harmony Champion School program will open soon! If your school or district implements Sanford Harmony, you will soon have the opportunity to earn recognition for your commitment to building healthy relationships.
