Why Summer Matters
by American Girl
Girl of the Year 2025
Janear Garrus, Advisor
“Summer McKinny, 2025 Girl of the Year, is a dog lover and baker who turns her two passions into a business of her own. She starts a dog-walking and treat-making business and wants to donate some of her profits to the shelter where she adopted her dog, Crescent…Janear took part in manuscript reviews to ensure every detail was represented with accuracy and authenticity.” Read more here…
Baltimore Museum of Industry unveils ‘Redefining Industry’ photography exhibition
Portraits by Baltimore photojournalist J.M. Giordano are accompanied by quotes from workers in various industries, including steel manufacturing, fashion design, oyster farming, and more.
Workers featured include: Janear Garrus (future entrepreneurs) Read here…
Hands-on learning is the focus at Spartek Academy in Columbia
Education entrepreneur Janear Garrus founded a school where students learn by doing: “We are pushing and cheering on innovation and trying to reach conclusions not based on what someone else has done, but based on your own experience.” Read here…
Janear Garrus, founder of Spartek Academy, a micro-school in Howard County, joins Two Way Talk to discuss her institution’s philosophy of learning. Listen here…
Elena Russo talks with Janear Garrus, Managing Director of Chesapeake Educational Alliance, about Spartek Academy and how they prepare their students for the hero’s journey. Watch here
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The Wisdom of Non-Traditional Education
Spartek Academy founder, Janear Garrus, spoke with Dr. David Anderson about the benefits of the non-traditional, child-led education provided at Spartek Academy: An Acton Academy and how Spartek builds on the Montessori educational model with “talk and tech.” Watch here
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