21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Knox has a unique learning system, where we not only say we do big things- we actually do them! It is a place where a student comes to build skills for the 21st century. It is a place where a student isn’t tested against a set of generalized standards, but proves every day to be competent. The goal of Knox Academy is to create 21st century creative problem solvers. They dream big and we say "yes!"
CREATIVITY & CONFIDENCE
Instead of sitting at a desk, our youth should be creating. It is our most basic characteristic as humans to put our hands on our world and to innovate. When a student uses projects to access their world, real, deep, lasting, meaningful learning happens. We agree with the motto of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Head and Hand. One without the other will limit our potential.
COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY
We learn from others. Knox Academy of Making focuses on collaboration instead of competition to build a safe and rich learning environment where unique perspectives and gifts are seen as assets to the team. Our community is important both to support our learning, but also we look for ways to serve and build our community, as well.
Consulting
Calling leaders of education innovation! Using my experience building Knox Academy, I can help you develop your program to not only shorten your learning curve, but also to thrive. I have consulted with multiple programs to organize the business side of their program, get funding, train and lead their teachers and staff, marketing, parent registrations and relations, bookkeeping, as well as develop the logistics of their program or curricula for their students, and other needs to develop their own schools.
Homeschool Support Course
Our 8 week course will take you from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with your home education to feeling closer as a family and confident in your child's progress without home education consuming all your time and energy.
Knox At-Home Curriculum
Introducing Knox’s At-Home Curriculum! Just like Knox on ground our curriculum is focused on Global, hands-on education for the 21st Century, and is designed to support parents, communities, and groups in discovering a new way of learning.
Rave Reviews from Parents and Students
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“My child has loved attending school at Knox Academy. Wonderful teachers and an inspiring environment.”
– Amanda G., parent of Knox student
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“My daughter is being taught how to think, reason and problem-solve for herself. These are skills that will last a lifetime. Living in the information age, we can learn anything we want on the Internet, but the leadership and mentoring she’s receiving at Knox are giving her the confidence and critical thinking skills that will be truly useful for her in the future.”
– Anne B., parent of Knox student
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“What a great way to teach kids how to observe, evaluate, think, and create!!!”
– Mark A., grandparent to multiple Knox students
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“As a licensed child clinical psychologist in the state of Utah, I was excited to visit the Knox Academy of Making and witness firsthand the learning that is occurring there. The independent learning activities stimulate the development of personality, decision-making skills, delayed gratification skills, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. These skills and abilities are needed for optimal adult functioning and they are difficult for many children to learn in the public school system. This testimonial is unsolicited and there was no remuneration.”
– Kathryn Stewart, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
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“My kids go to Knox Academy and LOVE it. They beg us to let them go to school even if they are sick. How many kids actually want to go to school? At their age, I used to come up with schemes for getting out of going to school. I’m blown away to see all three of them scheming over how to convince me to let them go to school on days that I tell them they have to stay.
I have to say, though, on days that I drop off or pick up the kids, I see the stuff they are doing for school and I think, “Can parents come, too?”. I want to go to their school!
I wish a school like this was around when I was a kid. Knox Academy teaches students to love learning. My kids are learning things that actually apply to real life in today’s world.
I couldn’t say enough good about this school!”
– Connor S., parent of multiple Knox students
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“Some of my favorite things about Knox is how friendly, creative, and open-minded everyone is.”
-Emmie M., Knox student