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Atitlán Family School
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Mission
The mission of the Atitlán Family School is to provide families
with a non-traditional community-based education, where each
member is given the opportunity to grow and achieve through
the most innovative learning methods and tools.
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Vision Through education and community building, our vision is for
families to build a sustainable future, free from dependency
on others for basic needs.
Families will have a real chance to break the cycle of poverty
and create a new reality where they have choices and are
empowered to choose their own path.
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Guatemala 101
• Bordered by Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Belize
• Slightly smaller than the State of Tennessee• Population approximately 14 million• 59% Mestizo (Ladino) and 41% Indigenous• 23 Official Indigenous Languages• Prone to Volcanic
Eruptions, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Tropical Storms
• Environmental Issues: Deforestation, Soil Erosion, Water Pollution
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Guatemala 101 cont.
• High Infant, Child, and Maternal Mortality Rates
• 1 in 5 Children Suffer from Chronic Malnutrition
• 75% of Guatemalans are Below Poverty Line
• Illiteracy rate among Mayan women: 70%
• Less than 15% of Mayans have access to drinkable
water
• Less than 25% of Mayans have access to electricity
• 1 in 10 Mayans have access to modern sanitation
• 89% of Mayans lack quality housing
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Lago de Atitlán
Highlands located 3 hours west of Guatemala City
Largest Town: Panajachel
Largest Groups: Kaqchikel and Tz’utujil
Extremely Prone to Mudslides
Major industries: Tourism, Coffee, Corn, Onions
Majority of population living in extreme poverty
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Our Education Model
Preschool – Montessori/Waldorf Curriculums
Elementary – Discovery, Hands-On, Inquiry-Based
Basico – Leadership, Global, STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Adult – Basic Math/Literacy, ELL, Family
Budgeting/Sustainability
All students will be taught in English and Spanish
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Why Whole Family Education?
When families learn together, they succeed together
When parents are learning, it increases their overall
self-confidence, support for their child's learning, and
opportunities for the future
All ages WANT to learn
All ages should have the OPPORTUNITY to learn
Education is Empowering
Education creates Sustainability
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So if this isn't a handout...what is it?
Families will be required to be active participants in the school community - eliminating dependence and encouraging empowerment. Responsibilities include:
Cultivating community gardens to be shared with all school families - creating food security
Building and maintaining school grounds - learning and practicing skilled trades
Leading classes in traditional arts/music/cooking - preserving Mayan traditions
Completing parenting/whole family education classes -planning for the future
Development of microenterprises – sustainability and empowerment
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Projected Enrollment
January 2014 – January 2015
15 Families (2 adults and 3 – 6 children) 75 total
January 2015 – January 2016
20 Families (2 adults and 3 – 6 children) 100 total
January 2016 – January 2017
25 Families (2 adults and 3 – 6 children) 125 total
January 2017 – January 2018
30 Families (2 adults and 3 – 6 children) 150 total
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Timeline
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Timeline
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Yearly Staffing Costs 1 Executive Director of A Heart for Guatemala - $22k
1 Preschool and Elementary Director (FT) - $18k
1 Admin Assistant/Accountant (FT) - $6k
1 Preschool Teacher $6k and 1 Assistant $3k (both FT)
1 Elementary Teacher $6k and 1 Assistant $3k (both FT)
1 Basico – Junior High (FT) $6k
1 Leadership Coordinator (PT) - $5k
1 ELL (PT) $3k
1 Adult Education $6k
1 Groundsman (PT) $1500
1 Housekeeper/Cook (PT) $1500
Unpaid Interns and Volunteers (Unlimited) and FREE
Estimated Yearly Staffing: $90k
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Est. Yearly Operating Costs Rent on property $3500
Insurance $1500
Transportation $2000
Utilities $1500
Landline phone $1000
Cell phones $1000
Taxes $500
Supplies $8000
Travel for fundraising $5000
Staffing Costs $90,000
Estimated Yearly Operating Costs: $114,000
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Upstart Costs
Technology - $10,000
Office Supplies - $1000
Montessori/Waldorf Materials - $6000
Curriculum - $2000
Whiteboards - $500
Bookshelves - $1000
Furniture - $1000
Estimated Upstart Costs - $21,500
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Projected Revenue Student Sponsorship Year 1 $22,500 ($300/student)
Grants $20,000
Individual Donations $15,000+
Corporate Donations $15,000+
Donations through Corporate Matching/Giving $15,000
Volunteer Donations $15,000
Fundraisers (Change for Chickens/Silent Auction/Golf Outing)
$13,000+
TOTAL: $115,500
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U.S. Board of Directors Bethany Davidson-Widby – Executive Director
William Widby – Leadership Academy and STEAM
Tammy DeGregorio - Student Sponsorship
Amber Engel - Preschool
Tiffany Holmes - Elementary
Richard Jay Davidson – Building/Construction
OPEN – Corporate and Government Relations
OPEN – Marketing and Public Relations
OPEN – Fundraising and Grants
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What Next?