Charles Ellis Montessori Academy

Our goal is to increase knowledge of whole foods for as many people as possible through our school gardens. We believe that providing this knowledge could lead to life-altering changes throughout the separate communities that make up Savannah. A vibrant school garden would allow us to introduce children to fresh produce that they may not have seen before, as well as teach them how to grow that produce in the urban setting in which they live. It would open the door to conversations about health. If we encouraged our students to bring this knowledge home to their families, we could begin to see improved health and changes in what parents are packing in their children's lunch boxes each day. With the obesity rate in Georgia falling significantly above the national average, we believe that teaching these lessons is crucial to improving the health of our community.