At Fletcher Maynard, we believe that motivation is at the core of learning and true learning doesn’t happen without also stepping outside your comfort zone into that zone of proximal development. However, students want to know that they’re not when pushing their boundaries. FMA teachers, Ms. Waddell and Ms. Chao, like all FMA staff, model the importance of giving it your all and getting into that “zone.” “Hey, if they’re willing to get a little uncomfortable, we can too!”