Private Microschool K - 8th
Discerning Parents Join Exemplary Educators
on a Protected Campus ​to Serve Our Community's Children
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Utilitarian classroom and desks are out! So what's in? Find a welcoming and comfortable, kid-friendly place to kick up your feet and explore a superior curriculum. All of our teachers have advanced degrees, a variety of certifications and decades of experience.
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We are the learning partners you are looking for! By providing learning experiences for your student, we do the heavy lifting for you and you maintain control of your child's learning pathway!
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Make the most of each learning day with ability-based placement instead of birthdate-based grade placement.​
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Get inspired in our studio classrooms, thematic learning makerspace, lounge play spaces, gardens and screened patio.
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We lean away from worksheets and computer-based learning and instead get moving and keep our hands engaged!
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In our thematic class, a mentor teacher will take the skills that the children are practicing in their small groups and get the kids excited to practice the skills they are learning.
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Monthly themes will expand learning based on interests and incorporate arts, crafts, creative/critical thinking, STEM, and more.
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We embrace 21st Century Learning and include soft skills such as communication and collaboration that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
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6th grade is conducted as a transitional year. They will experience ELA and Math with a transition from teacher supported to more independant learning.
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Mornings
Reading
Writing
Language Arts
Recess
Math
Thematics
Afternoons
Lunch
Studyhall
Science
Social Studies
Recess
Makerspace
Specials
7:00 Early Care
7:45 Arrival
8:00 School Begins
3:00 Dismissal
6:00 Extended Day Ends
"There aren’t words to really describe how great Advanced Academics has been for (Son). (Son) has always struggled it seemed with holding onto what he was learning. Homeschool was a challenge and we began to feel overwhelmed like we couldn’t help him the way he needed. In just one year at Advanced Academics he has improved by leaps and bounds! It is almost hard to believe that just a year ago he was struggling to read three letter words. Now we have a boy who reads to us and himself at night. A boy who can’t wait to tell us about what he was reading in school, what math he is doing. (Son) has truly begun to thrive as a learner and we are overwhelmed with joy for him. To see him take pride in something that was such a challenge has been one of the most rewarding experiences as an adult. He has always had a heart of gold and Advanced Academics has really allowed that light to shine. The teachers and staff have given him an environment that has brought out the best in him and we are so blessed to watch the journey. We are so excited to continue to watch him grow and learn as he continues to progress.”
Georgia Licensed
Meeting and Exceeding
All Standards for Accrediting
Tracey Valentine
Kindergarten
Tracey Valentine is a Kindergarten teacher with over 35 years of experience, She has taught in both Pennsylvania and Georgia, She has a BA in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Educational Leadership. Tracey enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her husband and cats!
Kay Spencer
1st/2nd Grade Educator
Kay is a retired educator who worked for more than 30 years with students who need support in reading skills. She uses a multi-modality approach in her teaching. Kay and her husband cherish their time with their three grandchildren and have fun playing with thier cats.
Lauren Schmitt
Primary Writing & Thematics Educator
Lauren has ​a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in math and language ar​ts and a bachelors in psychology. She brings with her a fun background in outdoor education. Lauren is a big hockey fan and enjoys lots of different musical instruments. She is the mom of an adorable boy. She spends time away from school with him, her husband and two dogs.
Angela Surber
3rd Grade Educator
Angela Surber, Ed S. is coming to us with 31 years of experience. This Georgia Southern triple Eagle earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Middle Grades Education (emphasis Language Arts and Math), a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education and an Education Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education. She also earned her Reading Recovery certification and her Reading Endorsement.
Kat Austin
4th/5th Educator
Kat Austin has over five years of experience teaching grades PreK - 5. She earned a Masters of Arts in Education from Western Governors University and is certified in grades K-5. In addition to education, Kat is certified in Full-Stack Web Development and SQL Development and frequently nerds out over business and data analytics. In her spare time, she loves to play piano, get lost in a good book, or hike with her family.
Dr. Kim Brantley
6th Grade Educator
7th/8th Mathematics
Kim Brantley, EdD, has over 30 years of experience in education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Iowa, a Master's in Middle Grades at Armstrong Atlantic State University and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She is certified in grades K-8th grade general education, grades 6-8 in math, and
K-8th gifted education.
Carla McCurry
6th Grade Educator
7th/8th English
With over 30 years of experience in education, Carla is an English teacher with gifted certification. She has worked with students at all academic levels.
Tammy Wheeler
Upper Writing & Thematics Educator
Tammy Wheeler, Ed S, has over 30 years of experience in education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education at Lander University in Greenwood, SC, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Clemson University in Clemson, SC. She has also earned her gifted endorsement. She has served as a special education teacher, a regular 4th/5th grade teacher, a gifted facilitator, and a Summer School Administrator. Tammy loves college football (Go Tigers), reading a great book, and spending time with her family.
Abby Stevens
Art & Music Educator
Abigail Stevens has joined AAA to teach art and music this semester. She holds a B.A. from Agnes Scott College and an M.A. from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has experience teaching both studio art and art history and has worked at a number of museums and non-profits, including Telfair Museums and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. She lives in downtown Savannah with her daughter, husband, two dogs and a cat. She is a potter and enjoys antiquing and gardening on the weekends.
Laura
Fitness Educator
Laura Spivey grew up playing softball. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a minor in Business Administration. She played a vital part of the 2015 Division II National Championship softball team and her team was inducted into the UNG Athletic Hall of Fame.
Laura worked for the City of Cumming as a youth Athletic Coordinator. She has served as a Lower School Extracurricular Coordinator and Director of an Athletic Academy. Laura implemented new programs for students from 3 years old to 5th Grade such as basketball classes, soccer classes, tumbling classes, flag football leagues and introduced many athletic opportunities. She has served as Head Softball Coach for the Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels.