I would like to welcome you to the Suzuki School. In 1976, after a year of collaboration with Dr. Suzuki, we established the school in the center of Atlanta, pulling together a diverse cross section of children from all areas of the city, a mosaic which continues to reflect our student body today. The school began with three children — today it has become one of the finest preschools in the country with over 350 students.

Dr. Suzuki and I worked together over the years to develop an educational

program based on his foundational principles of child development. At the Suzuki School, all aspects of a child’s development are important. Our goal has been to develop each child’s capabilities including a positive self concept and independence to maximize his or her potential, encourage creative thinking and to promote cognitive and gross motor skills. Providing hands-on experiences in each developmental area helps children to achieve these emerging skills.

Parents play an important role in the program since they are the first and best teacher of their child. The parents, working together with the teacher, create a reinforcing and superior educational experience, both at home and at school. This experience builds a strong foundation for future learning.

Most significantly, the Suzuki School believes that natural talent and ability can be fostered through training and nurturing the spontaneous growth process. The school equips each child with the basic skills needed to develop academic excellence, a sense of independence and a strong emotional self-image, believing that these traits will lead to success in future experiences.

Marlene Lerer
Founder