Lisa Zeggert had a dream as a young lady to have a Christian School of the Arts someday and now her dream is coming true.
Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart".
Lisa Zeggert earned her BA in Music from Mars Hill University in 1987 and Teacher Certification from Lenoir Rhyne University in 1996. Lisa is an accomplished and energetic educator with a solid history of achievement in general music as well as choral and musical theater fields of study. She is a motivated leader with experience and knowledge of content areas and is dedicated to providing a foundation in arts education and instilling a lifelong love of the arts. Lisa has 25-plus years of experience as a Choral Director, Musical Theater Director and Producer, and a Piano, Vocal, and Instrumental Instructor. Lisa also has served as a Church Pianist, Accompanist, Worship Leader, and Director of Family and Youth. Lisa is also the Director of Outreach for Freedom Connections Church.
Theresa Knight has a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Math with Teacher Certification. She started her career as a classroom teacher and has taught grades 2-4. She also obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). She has spent 20+ years leading youth and education programs. She has experience running a small business and owning a Sylvan Learning franchise. Her most recent full-time job was as Campus Operations Director, overseeing all non-academic functions of a campus housing an elementary, middle, and high school. Theresa has a passion for ensuring the next generation is well-educated and grounded in truth.
Freedom Connections Academy will provide biblically grounded education incorporating the arts to further develop its students. This school would offer families a safe, positive environment for their children to build a firm foundation in the truth of God’s word, a solid education in math, reading, language arts, science, and history, and enriching instruction in the creative arts to include: visual arts, drama, music, & movement.
Offering 1st through 8th grades core academic instruction and bible in the mornings and creative arts instruction in the afternoon. Afternoon arts instruction would also be available to homeschool students seeking enrichment in the arts.
It is our Goal to:
Mission:
Freedom Connections Academy is a private school where students can connect with Christ through academics and the arts. It will be grounded in the truth of the Bible, providing solid academic instruction and creative arts enrichment to students in grades 1-8.
Vision:
Freedom Connections Academy students will build and strengthen their relationship with Christ. Students will develop a firm foundation in academics and in the truth of God’s word. Students will demonstrate creativity and improve mental abilities through creative arts.
Our first day of school is August 26, 2024. Our last day of school is May 22, 2025.
School days are Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. See the school calendar for the full school schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.
Freedom Connections Academy uses abeka as the main curriculum for core academic subjects. At Freedom Connections Academy, we believe our teachers should be empowered to teach the content according to their experience and expertise and based on what is most effective and engaging with their students. Teachers get ample time for prepping, planning, and evaluating their instruction and student performance so that they can adjust the curriculum accordingly.
Students are in combined grade classes: grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, grades 5 and 6, and grades 7 and 8. We limit spots with the goal of having 15 to 16 students per class. Our max for core academic classes is 18. For our afternoon enrichment classes, there are a few spots opened up to homeschool students. Our enrichment classes will be about 20 students per class.
We do not require uniforms. We expect that students dress modestly and comfortably and in a manner that encourages them to be alert and focused for instruction. Closed-toed shoes are expected. Sneakers are highly recommended to allow for safe play during recess and fitness time.