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Corbett Prep’s independent approach to education began in 1968 when its founders, Marilyn Gatlin and Betty Anderson, sought to establish a school that cultivated the gifts and talents of every student.
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- Faculty & Staff
Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman led Corbett Prep for more than two decades, placing a priority on professional development and brain-based teaching methods. In 2021, she won an FCIS award for her dedication to education.
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Corbett Prep remains dedicated to the professional development of its teachers, because research consistently shows that teacher quality is the most important factor influencing student achievement.
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Corbett Prep continues the legacy of its former head, Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, through the new teacher development endowment fund named in her honor.
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Corbett Prep Press
Published annually, the Corbett Prep Press highlights some of the dynamic, meaningful, and creative educational experiences that occur at Corbett Prep every day and contribute to the school’s joyful, brain-friendly learning environment.
Research shows that students are more likely to achieve academically when they are involved in a learning environment that is emotionally healthy, stimulating, and sets high expectations.
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Heads' Letter
Corbett Prep Families: Are you competitive? Do you love the environment? Do you love to show your school spirit? Then come to Bartlett Park in St. Petersburg and join the Corbett Prep Eco Warriors on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.!
Corbett Prep Research
Corbett Prep's educational practices are the subject of numerous scholarly publications. Browse the citations for research about Corbett Prep as well as the thinking that has influenced the educational strategies Corbett Prep teachers employ in the classrooms.