Treadwell Middle School has recently been adopted by Colliers International Memphis, so that finally the school and teachers, administrators, and students will receive some much needed help from its new parent school.

According to the principal at Treadwell Middle, Tonye McBride, “we don’t make a lot of money, but we do what we have to do to make sure our children are successful. And it’s not all about the financial resources, once you show the kids attention and give the kids time, they know that you care.”

Moreover, Colliers Principal Andy Cates attested to the positive relationship with Treadwell Middle School by stating that, “if you went over there and visited, you would see the actions and attitudes of the students and staff, their attitudes are unbelievable.”

The Collier School already got a head start on cleaning and improving the Memphis school system, when they enacted a school-wide cleanup effort last year. Teachers and administrators did everything from plant flowers to haul mulch – they even planted about 300 daffodils, which are set to bloom with the coming of spring.

Not only did they help the students within the school, but they also contributed to the community, by participating in a coat drive that delivered almost 300 coats to students at Treadwell.

McBride further stated that, “unfortunately, so many of our students are in situations beyond their control, but all they need is one person or company to show interest in them and help them thrive and prosper. We know that when students have what they need then they can really focus on school.”

If you are moving to Memphis and you have younger children, schedule a tour of Treadwell Middle School before you enroll them in just any Memphis school; enroll them in a Memphis school that strives to make a difference in the lives of their students!