From the Principal’s desk….

Greetings and Welcome to a brand new school year at Howard Learning Academy,  Cumberland County’s premier non-traditional school.   As the new principal,  I am excited about being a part of the Howard Learning Academy family and community.   I come to this role with over 20 years of educational experience and more than 10 years in administration and have finally arrived in my dream position!!   A role where I can give back and be an inspirational example to influence students' educational journeys.

Our mission at Howard Learning is to inspire our youth through a strategic approach that addresses self-regulation, appropriate responses to conflict, motivation, and academic excellence while preparing students to transition back into the comprehensive school setting.  Relationship building is an integral part of our school family, parents and students.  We need you to partner with our faculty and staff  to ensure students are  growing socially and academically. When families enroll at Howard Learning Academy,  students will be a part of a nurturing,  structured environment where collaboration with all stakeholders is of the utmost importance.  We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and welcome constructive feedback, ideas and suggestions.  Here’s to an amazing school year, where positivity and success will be achieved. 

Yours in educational service,

Ayanna Q. Richard

Principal