Category: The Hero’s Journey
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Acton Academy – A Seen Journey
Hello to all of you that have been here from the beginning and to those we have picked up along the way. If you are just coming on the scene, welcome! I am Lyndie, and I’m a mom of three precious children. A few years ago, my husband and I set out to change the…
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The Freedom of Being an Acton Parent
By Abby Rhoads, Acton Mom of Three, Family Liaison, AA@FC A common theme has come to surface since school started for which I wanted to offer encouragement. The title of this entry could’ve easily been “Parents in the Dark.” But one wise parent offered that not knowing all the things our heroes are experiencing offers…
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A Year of New Beginnings
The drive that is within you will make the vision God has given you happen.
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What is my child learning?
At Acton Academy, our model is vastly different than anything anyone has ever participated in before. It takes a lot of courage from our Eagles and a lot of trust from our parents. The most common question I receive as the Head of School is this… I love the model and my children love school,…
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Building a Tribe
Since the beginning of August, twenty-four brilliant and resilient children have been gathering for the sake of making the world a better place by discovering how God made each one and how we can all work together to bring out the best in others. It has been a beautiful mess, one that I have enjoyed…
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Best School Ever!
So here we go… The first day at Acton Academy at Fall Creek was unlike any first day I’ve ever had! When I arrived, I wasn’t rushed to say goodbye to my family. The guides were very welcoming and were interacting with the students. When they escorted me inside I hung up my things and…
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Opening a School During a Pandemic
Who knew? Who knew that the year we decided to change the path of education for our children would be the same one that millions of parents around the world abruptly and involuntarily had to change the path of education for theirs? Despite all of the sadness and grieving in the world, despite all of…
