Where: Franklin Park Conservatory
When:  7-10PM

For the past few years, The Graham Family of School’s Have a Heart gala has given the school family an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, recognize our fine partners and mentors thank all of our supporters, and introduce our schools to new people in the community.  Have a Heart for 2009 will continue that tradition on Friday, February 13, 2009.  Please hold this date for a gala evening of good food and wine, friends, and auctions – all in support of The Graham Family of Schools: The Graham School and The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University.

This year, we are proud to recognize:
Exceptional Experiential Mentor: Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Exceptional Experiential Partner: Habitat for Humanity Greater Columbus
Exceptional Community Partner: Limited Brands

Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket prior to the event and win a dinner for 4 at Bucca di Beppo and tickets to the Blue Jackets final game on April 11, 2009.  Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. 

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Julia Gebhart at 614-258-8588 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

After concluding the fall Election Expedition, TCS@ODU students  shared their powerful experiences  with a gathering of community leaders and friends of the school.  The Election Expedition was focused on the 2008 electoral process as it unfolded throughout the community, immersing students in all aspects of democracy. Ann Fisher from The Columbus Dispatch attended the event and wrote this in an article published on November 10, 2008, "(Staff) of the school, which opened last year with a ninth-grade class, want their students to leave with not only the academic credential  but also the emotional resources to continue with their educations.  Life experience is a big part of the curriculum."  Click here to read the full article.

All Ohio school districts are invited to inquire about this technology enhanced curriculum that establishes, supports, and enlivens programs for internships, service learning, school to work, and experiential education. The Center for Experiential Learning, Leadership and Technology (CELLT) recognizes that the talents students need to be successful in the future are not the same as they were at the beginning of the 20th century.  This unique curriculum that can be integrated into existing high school offerings is designed to prepare students for learning, work, and living in the 21st century by assisting students to become:

• Effective team members;
• Citizens of their community;
• Efficient researchers;
• Successful with communication processes and technology;
• Adaptable to change in an ever-expanding world. 
• Self-directed life-long learners;