Humble Beginnings
In the summer of 1993 my mom and dad, Reverend Dale and Linda Van Gorden, moved from Naples, Fl. to Franklin, TN. (As a point of reference, a...
The Classical Academy of Franklin Announces Merger with The Pasture Pre-School
The Classical Academy of Franklin Announces Merger with The Pasture Pre-School; Offers New Pre-K Program Combining Montessori and Classical...
The Snowflake
Another year and we’re still dreaming of a white Christmas here in Tennessee. It’s a dream that the young, and the young at heart, continue to...
History Week – A Teacher’s Perspective
Tomorrow I will walk into an Egyptian Temple, guarded by the ancient gods, Thoth and Anubis. I will cross the longest river in the world, the Nile...
The Mystery Box
Isn’t it fun getting a present? One of my favorite activities during the holidays is wrapping gifts. I love the idea of taking an ugly package...
The Necessity of Humility in a Classical Christian Education
A Christian Classical Education seeks to prepare students to understand and view the world according to Scripture, and to provide them with the...
The Hearts and Minds of Children: The World’s Influence
There is potential danger with anything coming from mainstream American entertainment but especially with what is geared towards our children. It...
Story Time
One of my favorite ways to begin the school year is with a story called Born to Read by children’s author Judy Sierra. It’s about a little boy...
God Knows, We Obey!
All have sinned. It is our nature to sin; we are born with it. The first sin which brought about this nature for us all can be compared to many...