am writing in response to the article (”Worries over education, isolation aired at meeting,” Page 4, Feb. 7 Carmel Star) that was written about the proposed redistricting of Carmel Clay Schools and how different areas don’t want to attend certain schools. Our neighborhood is not affected by any of this, but our school would gain children from some of these families.

I am the parent of two children who currently attend Orchard Park Elementary School. I believe any child would be lucky to attend this school.
At Orchard Park, we have a wonderful principal who is kind, motivating and cares more about the students at this school than any one person I know. The teachers and staff are amazing and do make a difference in the lives of these students. We have parents who step up and volunteer where they are needed.
Yes, we do have diversity in our school. Our incomes vary, some of our houses may not be as big or our cars as fancy, but we all love our children and want them to have a great education.
There are more than 500 families who currently have children attending Orchard Park. We happen to love this school and are very proud to be a part of it. Let’s take a lesson from our kids and embrace a little diversity and be open to a change that may just turn out to be a good thing.
Laura Sharp Komisarcik, Orchard Park parent and PTO president

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