EP #190 Freedom Christian Academy Partners With Parents To Shape Faith And Learning

A new school is opening in Stafford, and the leaders behind it are making some bold, parent-friendly choices: small class sizes, back-to-basics learning, and a Christ-centered foundation that shows up in everyday instruction. We’re joined by Angel Mora, head of school and elder at Freedom Church, and Brenda Collins, Director of Teaching and Learning, to share the real story of how Freedom Christian Academy is being built and what families can expect from day one.Angel walks us through the mission and the heart behind starting at the elementary level, when kids form core skills and lifelong habits. Brenda explains what it looks like to weave faith and a biblical worldview into reading, writing, science, and classroom culture so students can describe, defend, and explain what they believe. We also dig into why relationships matter so much for learning and how Brenda’s special education background shapes an approach that looks for the “why” behind how each child learns.We get practical about admissions too: the application, references, student assessment, and the alignment conversation that makes sure the school and family are truly partnering. If you’re concerned about a startup school, Angel addresses the big question head-on, including mentorship support and plans toward accreditation. Then we talk about what makes FCA feel different: no one-to-one Chromebooks for little kids, more time outside, hands-on projects, raised-bed gardens, a donated greenhouse, and even plans for chickens and rabbits to make learning tangible and memorable.If you’re searching for a private Christian school in Stafford, VA, this conversation is a great place to start. Check out frdmchurch.academy, then subscribe, share this with a local parent, and leave us a review so more Fredericksburg and Stafford families can find the show.Angel Mora and Brenda CollinsFreedom Christian Academyfrdmchurch.academy+1 540-726-085012 Flatford Rd, Stafford, VA 22554