Philosophy: It is written that the staff at my school are to empower our scholars to stimulate critical-thinking, grapple with challenges, and embrace diversity. More specifically, the philosophy states "All members of the administration, faculty, and staff at REC believe that all students can learn. We believe that every student should be afforded an opportunity to develop his or her full capabilities, irrespective of gender, ethnic, economic, social or religious background; or any challenging physical or mental condition." This does describe the atmosphere of the thought process among staff at REC.