Social, Emotional, Physical, and ever important Intellectual areas, are the bases for viewing every child's growth and development. I believe that by incorporating all these facets of the growing child can be a successful foundation in learning that will be achieved. And not just achieved, positive sense of self, good values in their view of others, and produces a frame work of thinking that will last their entire life. With the future in our children's hands, my philosophy of learning will provide them with confidence and tools needed to face the challenges ahead. Marvin Jacobson has worked and led the growth of Laurence School over the years into a larger 21st century school. He is recognized as an icon and leader in Elementary Education. He lives in Encino, California with his wife, Lynn and partner, in creating a school that has successfully served hundreds of children over the years.