The Common Ground Difference
A Different Kind of School for a Different Kind of Learner
Every child deserves more than a place where they simply get through the school day.
They deserve a school that sees who they are, recognizes what they’re capable of, and helps them grow from there.
At Common Ground School, we prepare learners for life—not just the next grade level. That means helping students develop academically while also building the confidence, self-awareness, relationships, independence, and real-world skills they need to navigate what comes next.
This is learning with a bigger purpose.
Preparing Learners for Life
School should prepare students for more than school.
Academic learning matters. But so does knowing how to solve a problem, communicate what you need, recover when something goes wrong, work with other people, make responsible choices, and keep growing.
At Common Ground, these aren’t extras. They’re part of the learning experience.
We intentionally help students develop the skills they’ll need in the classroom, at home, in relationships, in future workplaces, and in their communities.
Because ultimately, we’re not just preparing students for graduation. We’re preparing them for life.
Our Mission & Vision
Common Ground School prepares learners for life by cultivating connection, curiosity, confidence, and continual growth through meaningful, relationship-centered learning.
We envision a world where every learner is known, valued, and empowered to grow into a capable, connected, and confident person prepared to navigate life with purpose.
Leadership Team
Carla Ureña Hutchinson PhD
Executive Director
Paige Hyland
Senior Director of Learning & Behavior
Monica Duque
Director of Student & Team Success
Marisol Herrera
Head of School
Kelley Malik
School Administrator
Educators
Carla Ureña Hutchinson PhD
Executive Director
Paige Hyland
Senior Director of Learning & Behavior
Monica Duque
Director of Student & Team Success
Marisol Herrera
Head of School
Kelley Malik
School Administrator
Student and School Support
Carmen Hutchinson
Administrative Assistant
Michael Webb
Facilities and Technology Manager
Chad Carlos Hutchinson
Facilities Assistant
Benjamin Rhinehart
Compliance Manager
