Pana Elementary School is taking form as student art begins to fill the hallways and teachers settle into their new classrooms. Through one month at the new elementary building, staff and administrators have worked to provide the smoothest transition possible in drop off and pick ups, utilizing new technology and having first through fifth graders all under one roof. Angela Matthews, Assistant Principal at Pana Elementary says they have done just that.

A major focus is student development, particularly the foundational aspects of the young learners' social and emotional skills. Topics like empathy and self-resiliency are advocated for, all to create well-rounded and respectful students.

Matthews shares her excitement for the new STEM Lab and the opportunities students receive to interact with technology. Matthews says students are finding the intersection of topics and relating subjects back to other core classes.

Pana Elementary parent-teacher conferences are held on Oct. 11th for the duration of the day.

More information can be found at www.panaschools.com

Angela Matthews appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.