Acton Leadership Academy of Magnolia

Acton Leadership Academy is beyond a school. It is a family, a way of life, and an extension of the parents. It is hard to describe your experience with Acton to someone who is used to traditional school settings. We read the book written by the founder and spoke to Chad and Michelle who opened this location, and we fell in love with the idea that our child would figure out how to learn, not just learn what was being said. By mixing Montessori learning and the Acton way, my 4-year-old began to ask me questions that I am not sure I have ever asked myself. She wanted to watch videos and understand on her own. I was never asked why, I was asked, "can we watch a video? ". They are showing children to learn and do things on their own, but there is still a huge level of respect being taught. There is respect for the adults, other students, and themselves. When you see your child exploring and understanding on their own, you have a sense of fulfillment because you know that they will make their way in the world, even at such a young age, and they will do it in a way that very few of us in this day and age were ever given the ability to do.

Beyond the educational side of things, the people at Acton are caring and selfless. You will always know that you have a place to run if you need help, a hug, or just someone to talk to. My favorite part of Acton is accountability- for you and your child. We are always learning and growing, even as parents, and they want you to show that growth and work on it when you have not. When there is an issue with the children, they have the means to fix it in real-time and make changes that truly affect the children's progression and growth. Acton Leadership Academy has helped my family learn to explore the world of possibilities and grow together. We will always have a home even when we are no longer there.