The Henry S. West Laboratory School is located on the campus of the University of Miami and is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school was established in 1954, as an experimental school of choice associated with the School of Education at the University of Miami.[3] It was named after Henry Skinner West.[4] and is known for its collaborations with the university's Department of Teaching and Learning, which lead to the development of innovative projects such as scientific programs and the creation of a living habitat.[5] University faculty members and students teach and conduct research throughout the school under the direction of Dr. Shawn Post, as the "Professor in Residence".[6] The peculiarity of this institute lies in its being an experimental school of choice associated with the university's School of Education. Among the past teachers, Aldeen H. Lindgren stands out, a fifth-grade teacher who was named "Best Teacher of All Time" by the L.B. Clements Educational Foundation.
Awards
West Laboratory School is graded "A", the highest designation on Florida's six-point assessment scale.[7]
Aldeen H. Lindgren, 5th grade teacher, retired, of Palm City Florida, was recently[when?] named "All Time Best Teacher Ever" by the L.B. Clements Educational Foundation.
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