As the mother of three amazing children, and a former teacher and elementary principal, I’ve been confronted with constant high-stakes testing, the immense amounts of wasted time, standardization of learning, and lack of meaningful purpose in conventional schooling. I worked to innovate in order to bring excitement, vitality and joy to the work for teachers and learners. I can attest that I stretched within the system in every direction possible, but it simply does not provide the space for the creativity and genius that lives in each and every young person.
This admission marked the beginning of Acton Academy Palm Harbor.
I’ve followed the Acton Academy Austin journey from the early years, incorporating elements into my traditional schools, but I am overjoyed to break down the barriers and open an Acton Academy in Pinellas County.
Our studio values intellectual, emotional and character development. A school that includes free time devoted to the arts, nature and exploration of individual interests and talents. A place that values the space needed for individual genius to develop and grow. An environment that doesn’t limit the roles of young people, but challenges them to contribute, support and drive personal and entrepreneurial innovation in pursuit of a full, happy, profoundly rich life with meaning and purpose.
Einstein didn’t pursue understanding and knowledge for a grade, nor did Churchill pause when he thought his work was good enough. The nature of inner genius is unlimited. At Acton Academy Palm Harbor, we believe that this hero’s journey can begin now, for every child and their family. Let’s get started. There is no better moment to begin than the spacious present.
Together we can reinvent education for a better, brighter future.
Warmly,
Kristy & Rob Moody
Co-Founders