When it was suggested by a parent who had seen similar classrooms in Europe, Toy and her team enthusiastically embraced the idea of creating a living laboratory to teach kids about science and environment. The project is a study in community involvement. Local partners such as Micron Technology, Barber Hills Nursery, and Boise State University helped design and plan the project. The developers of the ever-expanding Columbia Village donated soil from construction sites and large landscape rocks. I see her as a natural leader who enhances everything around her to make it work for the better good.
Toy squats down to talk to the child.
Her teacher stands proudly behind her. I wrote an essay, Mrs. Toy. Oh, let me read it. You must show this to your mom and dad. Toy's biggest challenge as an educator is keeping parents tied to their children.