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From the Executive Director: First Questions
I have lived in a few places in the U.S. over the past 25 years. During each transition my family has made to a new zip code… a new culture… […]
Rhythms of Resilience: How I Stay Spiritually, Emotionally, and Physically Healthy as a Head of School
The demands of leading a school can be relentless. Working nine to twelve hours on weekdays and more on weekends,...
When the Numbers Tell a Story: What We’re Learning from CESA Admissions Benchmarking
Have you ever had someone come into your office – maybe a faculty member, maybe a parent – and start a...
Cross-Curricular Learning Simplified
Don’t let the title fool you. Curriculum design is never simple, and the process remains a challenge for teachers and...
From Marketing Strategies to Morning Devotions
How the Gospel Connected Two Leaders 600 Miles Apart In the fall of 2024, I (David) purchased The Power of the Gospel:...
The Steward’s Tech Stack: Aligning Innovation with Eternal Purpose
In the world of Christian leadership, we often speak of “stewardship” in the context of capital campaigns,...
Engineering with a Biblical Worldview
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning....
A Conversation with the Head of School and the Board
This conversation between Head of School Chris Cleveland and Board Chair Land Bridgers highlights the guiding...
The Ripple Effect of Financial Aid: How Mission-Aligned Support Fuels Enrollment, Engagement, and Lifelong Commitment
In Christian schools, financial aid is more than a financial mechanism. It is one of the most tangible ways a...
Turning PD into Purpose:
Redeeming Professional Learning through Mission At the beginning of the school year, teachers arrive with enthusiasm...
Crisis Response: Lessons from Asheville Christian
When organizations face seasons of uncertainty, disruption, or loss, effective crisis response is neither accidental...