Philosophy of Education

Biblical, Relational, Integrated, Experiential, and Fun!

Biblical- The Bible uniquely narrates the story of God’s relationship to humanity.  

  1. Image bearers- We are created in the image of God and our primary identity is as his children.  

  2. Creation-  All of creation reveals who God is.  Students are prompted to observe and celebrate the evidence of God’s good intention in all of creation. Evidence proliferates in mathematics, history, literature, language, artistic and athletic endeavors.  

  3. Fall- No part of creation has escaped being marred by sin. Students are prompted to observe and lament the ways that God’s good intentions have been derailed and defaced by sin.  

  4. Redemption- God became human as Jesus in order to rescue all of creation from sin and its effects. Students are prompted to identify where God is inviting them to join in this work of redemption.

Relational- Children learn best from people who know them, care about them, and respect them.  

  1. We strive for students, families, teachers, and administrators to pursue healthy relationships with one another to the benefit of the child.

  2. We help children understand the ways they are able to pursue positive relationships with others to more truly reflect who we are in Christ.

Integrated- We inhabit a complex world and rarely encounter real world challenges which are solved with a singular solution. All subject areas benefit when they are integrated with content from other areas so that children employ a broad range of skills in each classroom.  Writing and math should take place in science class. Reading enhances our experience of music and the arts. Children see the connections between the subject areas and employ skills across curricular areas to further their understanding.


Exploratory- We have been created to be curious explorers who seek to understand. When children are led to discover truth and beauty in math, science, history, literature, art, geography, language, and all subjects with which they engage it forms them in a much deeper way. Powerful learning experiences take place when children face new challenges confidently in order to discover what they desire to learn and allow their curiosity to open up new and exciting questions and possibilities.


Fun- Children speak the language of fun. Fun is not mere frivolity, but is finding joy and discovering delight in creation. Fun is not passive entertainment, but requires the active engagement of our senses, our minds, and our emotions.