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Our fifth grade class is currently studying plant structures and processes.  As to learn more about the reproduction of flowering plants, they cut open a cantaloupe, tomato, orange, apple, and avocado.  They then inspected their enlarged ovaries (fruits) with seeds, cut…

Fran Mason is our art teacher and comes with a wealth of experience. Read her interview below to learn more about her journey and love for the visual arts.  Where were you born and raised? I was raised in Lambertville,…

Laura Woodall is our special education teacher at Ivywood. She has had a wealth of experience in education and brings a genuine commitment to the Ivywood community. She builds genuine and respectful relationships with students and their families so that…

Today we celebrate our principal Mrs. Stephanie Kooiker from Ivywood Classical Academy. Under Mrs. Kooiker’s leadership, Ivywood has been able to thrive and exceed expectations. She is a great fit for our Ivywood Classical Academy community and we are thankful…

Laura Steffes is our speech pathologist at Ivywood. She has over twenty years of experience in a variety of settings including schools, private practice and rehabilitation clinics. We are so grateful for her expertise and impact she has on our…

Teaching the whole child has been a focus for Amanda Adkins since she started to teach. She loves that this is part of Ivywood’s mission and that the humanities, sciences, and arts are all integrated into the curriculum. She loves…

Meet Hailey Morgan, our second-grade teacher at Ivywood.  Hailey is a Hillsdale College graduate where she studied History and French. She was able to find an enriching community where she could explore, wonder and ask questions that sparked her interest…

Meet our music teacher Jane Ye. Born and raised in China, she moved to New Jersey when she was in high school. With the inspiration of her choral directors, she was encouraged to look into a career in music.  After…

Meet our new area superintendent, Kurt Naber. He has come to Ivywood Classical Academy with an enthusiasm for the classical education model.  Kurt has lived a life of serving children in charter schools. He started his career teaching at a…