This area of town is a buzzing hive of incredible parental boosterism, a kind of flourishing Super-Grow garden we may consider the legacy of the first famous Beverlywood, or Canfield moms (who began knocking on neighbors’ doors around 1998).

Some beloved elementaries in this area include:

Canfield Avenue:

Of the many great things going on here, our wonderful writer friend and political activist sister “Burning Mom” Erika Schickel (http://www.erikaschickel.com) has helped helm an astonishing theatre program (vaudeville!).  Learn more at:

http://friendsofcanfield.com

For parent-to-parent questions re: Canfield, contact:

Elizabeth Owens

Owensee@yahoo.com

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Carthay Center Elementary

Gorgeous historic campus, jaw-dropping gardens, extraordinary staff, amazing parents, we could go on, we don’t have space.  Although Magnet Yenta Sandra is always amazed that at their prospective parent events, Carthay gives out GIFT BAGS.  Learn more at:

http://carthaycenterschool.org

Or for person-to-person info, contact:

Susan Nickerson

susan@nickersonresearch.com

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Castle Heights:

Of the many great parents who are here, we have to give out special huzzahs to Maria von Hartz, who co-spearheaded (with Victoria Hurley) the incredible Mother’s Day MOMS Unite to STOP the Budget Cuts march on Wilshire on May 9, 2008.  But if marching alarms you and you are a shy parent just looking for more info on the great things going on at Castle Heights, you can still contact:

Maria von Hartz

mvhla@yahoo.com

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Hancock Park Elementary:

Oh forget the magnets already.  A high-quality school in one of our lovelier LA neighborhoods, what’s not to love about Hancock Park Elementary?  You friendly live parental contact is:

Tracy Balsz (Booster Club President)

booster@hancockparkschool.com

(213) 705-7201

http://www.hancockparkschool.com

 

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But wait, mid-Wilshire families, have you thought about up-and-comer:

Wilshire Crest Elementary

Our good mom friend Liz is excited about the school (her son will be starting at Wilshire Crest next year).  If this is your neighborhood school and you’d like more info, contact:

Elizabeth (Liz) Fuller

zilf@leapinliz.com

(323) 939-6193

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Re: questions about middle schools in the area, we would also direct you (again) to Carthay parent and a co-founder of the New Los Angeles Charter Middle School (http://newlosangeles.org):

Susan Nickerson

susan@nickersonresearch.com