I will never forget slowly walking through the halls of the high school in March 2020 with my senior daughter. Thank you to COVID; her senior year ended abruptly. We emptied her locker and quietly exited the building in disbelief. I was in shock and...
To the Parents of the Class of 2023,Treasure every moment with your graduate this summer. The college drop-off is coming, and I need you to know that I cried the ugly cry most of the drive home when I dropped my daughters off at college for the...
As Christian parents, we all strive to teach our children biblical values while they’re young. Whether caring for a hurt friend, showing gratitude for a gift, or humbly admitting mistakes, you know that a child’s earliest teachings can impact them...
We have less than two weeks until SUMMER, but who’s counting?! Probably most of us, actually… you may feel excited and think, “Oh, I can’t wait!” or maybe you’re feeling anxious and unprepared just thinking about it. Or maybe both?
This school year, I have four children at CCA ranging in age from Kindergarten to 7th grade. We started at CCA when my oldest was only four years old. I am a stay-at-home mom, and times were not all smooth sailing, especially when I had three boys...
This blog was adapted from a speech given to our high school students in chapel in the fall of 2022.
Twenty-four years ago, during my first few months of teaching in classical education, my colleagues were tossing around confusing terms I'd never...
Every year, approximately 1.7 million students across the country take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Students who score in the top 3-4% are named Commended Scholars. This commendation looks great to college admission offices and...
Teaching is a calling deserving of the highest honor and praise. Should you question this statement, step into a classroom and teach for a day. -Vicki Vaughn
There is no gift to adequately express gratitude for the value of a CCA teacher. CCA...
A few years ago, I took our dog to the vet. For weeks, he had not been acting quite like himself. I debated whether or not to take him to be seen because I couldn't decide if he was really sick. After the vet examined him, I discovered that he was...
