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…
Teacher Spotlight: Hailey Morgan
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…
Teacher Spotlight: Jane Ye
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 Area Superintendent: Kurt Naber
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…
Teacher Spotlight: Margarita Bekaris
Margarita Bekaris is our next teacher spotlight. She is coming back to teaching after being away for many years. Mrs. Bekaris followed her dreams and is an inspiration that they do come true. She is excited to be part of…
Teacher Spotlight – Julie Reinhart
Julie Reinhart is our third grade teacher at Ivywood this year. She grew up right here in the Plymouth-Canton area. She is thrilled to be back home as part of the Ivywood family. “I am excited to start this new…
Teacher Spotlight – Melissa Knutsen
Melissa Knutsen will be our 4th-grade teacher this year at Ivywood. She comes with a wealth of experience and has found her niche in the academic world. She is a firm believer in classical education, as evidenced by the fact…
What is Classical Education?
Classical schools are unique among school choice options for three main reasons. They offer… A virtuous education A content-rich curriculum A traditional classroom environmentStudents at Ivywood will be immersed in a unique educational community within and beyond the school walls.…
Wes Leonard Foundation Donation
We were notified today that the Wes Leonard Foundation has approved our application to receive a new automated external defibrillator for Ivywood! This AED is valued at over $1,500 and will be a good health safety support for our school.…
Friends and Family Event – June 22nd
Our first ever Friends and Family Event was a huge success. We had a wonderful time getting to know all the new Ivywood Families and answering all of your questions. If you missed this event, we will be having another…