History
Our History: Helping Students Shine Since 1982
In 1982, George Rowe (then Head of School at Buckingham Friends School) and special education teacher Beverly Morgan founded The Quaker School at Horsham to serve bright students with language-based differences such as dyslexia.
George Rowe was inspired by one of his students, who he felt had great potential but could not find success. George wanted to create a school where the needs of this student, and others like him, were understood and appreciated.
The school was originally described as the “Pipe Dreams Friends School” and opened with three students and two teachers in the basement of the Horsham Monthly Meeting House of The Religious Society of Friends.
At that time, the school began to evolve to better meet the needs of our families, focusing on embracing and celebrating children with complex challenges. However, the school’s original purpose – to be a place for students whose gifts are not appreciated elsewhere – will always remain.
TQS Today: Authentic, Meaning Change Requires Bold Strides Forward
What began as a small school dedicated to meeting the learning needs of children with complex challenges has evolved into an expansive, innovative community that truly changes the lives of K-12 and 18-22-year-old students and their families.
This growth stems from a constant drive to provide the absolute best research-based education and support our TQS community while staying true to our mission and Quaker values.
Through program expansion, a stronger curriculum, research and leadership, and capacity building, we grew into a school offering business literacy and real-world work experiences, additional support services, a new school win, and a refreshed campus.
Up Next: Leading the Change
While there's much to celebrate across our school's history, we believe we are responsible for doing more as a school that aims to be the category leader in educating and supporting students with complex challenges.
That's why TQS is now focused on Leading the Change - thinking outside the box and developing groundbreaking practices to make critical strides for our students and all individuals with complex challenges.
Our goals are ambitious and audacious - but we've seen the power of our community in action before, and we know that when we shine together, we can achieve amazing things.
Ready to join us on our strategic journey forward?
Contact us to schedule a virtual tour of our school, or visit the Strategic Plan section of our site to learn more.
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