Author: Courtney Cairns-Pastor

Courtney Cairns-Pastor is the Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS. After 15 years as a newspaper reporter covering education, parenting, health and local issues, Courtney changed careers and now tells the story of Corbett Prep. During the week, she’s busy creating content about the private school and managing its social media. On the weekends, you’ll find her running on Bayshore, reading obsessively and cheering on the Tampa Bay Lightning. She lives in Seminole Heights with her husband and son.
Corbett Prep’s Advanced Math Topics class

Finding Math in Unusual Places with Corbett Prep’s 8th Grade Class

Discover how eighth graders at Corbett Prep are exploring math in the most unexpected places, from bee farms to baking, transforming traditional lessons into real-world adventures that stick.

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Top 5 Reasons Teens and Preteens Should Come to Camp

From mastering new sports to unleashing creativity in arts or tech, camp is a treasure trove of opportunities that promises fun and growth for teens and preteens, all while allowing them to enjoy those precious sleep-in mornings.

The Study of Play at Corbett Prep

The Power of Play: How Corbett Prep is incorporating PLAY in the classroom

There’s serious play happening in Corbett Prep’s PreK4 class on “Not a Box” day. Piles of craft supplies—stickers, glue, ribbons, markers, colored paper—are scattered around the classroom suite as students transform cardboard boxes into cars, rockets, houses, tunnels and even a unicorn. The Study of Play: Not a Box Inspired by the book “Not a…

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Summer Camp Keeps Tweens and Teens Active and Engaged

From outdoor adventures to pickleball games to escape rooms to playwriting, preteens and teens can fill their summer days with camps that reflect their interests.

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How Cooking With Kids Teaches Responsibility and Respect

Kids chopping with actual knives? Stirring pots on hot burners? Responsible for a meal? You’d be surprised how successful kids of all ages can be in the kitchen.

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5 Reasons to Make Camp Part of Your Summer

Besides the practical reasons for attending summer camp, Corbett Prep shares 5 more less-obvious reasons to fit camp into your summer schedule.

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Corbett Prep Shares 3 Ways Your Family Benefits When Giving Back

If you resolved to do more for your community in 2023, here’s how including the kids in your commitment benefits the whole family.

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It’s School Tour Season! Here’s what you need to ask yourself as you decide

Background research combined with on-campus visits will help you narrow down your school options and identify a good match.

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Reasons to Choose an IB School for the Youngest Learners

Children who experience International Baccalaureate in their early years of schooling develop learning skills at higher rates than others.

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind Inspires Creative Thinking

Part performance, part construction and all problem-solving, Odyssey of the Mind is thriving in the Tampa Bay area.

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Design a Perfect Summer with Half-Day Camps

The good news is that it’s possible for families to design their own summer schedule with something for everyone, try half-day summer camps.

Kids Think They’re Too Old for Camp? Check Out These Options at Camp IDS

Kids Think They’re Too Old for Camp? Check Out These Options at Camp IDS

At CAMP IDS, kids can learn the latest TikTok dances, gain babysitting knowledge, train for fall sports, learn to audition, and more!

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Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman Awarded State “Teacher’s Teacher” Recognition

The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) honored Dr. Swarzman this month with the 2021 Edgar McCleary Service Award.

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Why Choose a K-8 School? 5 Benefits of an Elementary and Middle School Program

Middle School may seem miles away when you are looking for a kindergarten for your child. Does it really matter if his school includes …?