Where curiosity guides the journey, questions deepen discovery, and nature brings wonder to education.
Clarity Begins with Curiosity
Curious about how your family's unique strengths, passions, and rhythms could shape your child's ideal learning environment.? Take our quick and insightful quiz designed just for parents like you! In just a few minutes, you'll gain clarity on what truly matters to your family-and discover how to align your child's education with your God-given values, vision, and purpose. Let this be the first step toward a more intentional, life-giving journey for your whole family.
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Abundant with our love
Conservative in our values
Wildly unorthodox in our practice
Our Mission Statement
To equip wholehearted warriors-rooted in Christ and anchored in identity to live with purpose.
We partner with families to cultivate bold, Spirit-led learners through an experiential,
whole-person education in preparation for their life's mission.
"Act as FREE men, and do not use your FREEDOM as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. HONOR ALL PEOPLE, LOVE THE BROTHERHOOD, FEAR GOD, HONOR THE KING."
l Peter 2:16-17
Why We Exist
At Apogee Augusta Outpost, we don't just offer an educational alternative, but a way of being that is rooted in the unforced rhythms of grace. We are responding to the deep cultural and spiritual needs of our time. We believe that what is broken in society can be restored when we return to God's original design for education, family, and identity. Our desire is to create a Kingdom ecosystem that heals, empowers, and transform families from the inside out.
What We Are Building
We are building what is missing. We're not here to criticize-we're here to create. To build a better way. To raise up children and families rooted in truth, freedom, and purpose. To model what it looks like to to live from identity, walk in peace, and steward the call to lead in our homes, our communities, and our culture. HOW? By centering our healthy, Kingdom-minded ecosystem around four foundational pillars:
1. Do Not Be Afraid-Root everything in peace.
2. Live Like Jesus, Be a Model- Children reflect what is modeled.
3. Forgive-The doorway to freedom.
4. Cultivate a Blessing Culture-Speak life, release purpose.
Foundations House (Aged 3-6)
learning comes to life through curiosity, creativity, and play in nature. Each day invites children to explore God's world with wonder-through hands-on discovery, joyful movement, and simple rhythms that nurture the whole child. It's a season of planting seeds-of identity, purpose, and awe-that will grow for a lifetime.
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Formation House (Aged 6-12)
Empowering young learners to grow as purpose driven thinkers, courageous collaborators, and Kingdom-minded change makers through project based learning, meaningful relationships Learners deepen their sense of purpose as they strengthen life skills, meta skills, and Christ-centered character. Through hands on projects, collaboration, daring and reflection, they grow in wisdom, resilience, and responsibility-building a strong foundation for leadership and lifelong learning.
Fulfillment House
Learners step into maturity as culture shapers-honing their gifts, deepening their identity in Christ, and engaging the world with wisdom and boldness. Through leadership opportunities, real-world application like internships/apprenticeships and service, and self-directed projects such as curating their portfolio, they are equipped to live out their purpose and make a meaningful impact.
Statement of Faith
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, revealed in the Bible.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose bodily from the dead, securing our salvation.
We believe in the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God, sufficient for faith and practice, and the ultimate guide for our lives and teaching formation of society.
We believe in the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God, sufficient for faith and practice, and the ultimate guide for our lives and teaching.
We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit, who convicts of sin, regenerates the believer, and empowers them for righteous living and service.
We believe in the necessity of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, and in the grace of God as the only means of forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
We believe in the priesthood of all believers, who are called to serve God and others with love, humility, and integrity.
We believe in the sanctity of human life, the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman, and the importance of stewardship of God’s creation.
We believe in the hope of Christ’s return, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment, where believers will enjoy eternal fellowship with God, and unbelievers will be separated from Him for eternity.
We commit ourselves to teaching, nurturing, and equipping students with a Christ-centered education that integrates spiritual formation, academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility, for the glory of God and the transformation of society.
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Our Tribe
Emphasis is placed on developing compassionate and considerate individuals who always strive to understand At AAO, we pride ourselves on a strong foundation of core values that guide our mission and vision. We believe in transparency, integrity, and fostering a community that thrives on mutual respect and shared growth. Our commitment to these principles has been recognized and discussed across various esteemed outlets, each offering unique perspectives on what makes AAO stand out. We invite you to explore an insightful documentary, two podcast episodes, a book, and an article to gain a deeper understanding of our ethos and the world around them and its Creator.
Tia
Chief Inspiration Officer/Coach
Iricle Anderson is an ERAFANS certified nature-based educator and current student of Augusta University. She is passionate about the whole-child approach, and loves learning and incorporating techniques such as yoga, breathing, mindfulness, grounding, and “sit spots” to help foster balance and promote wellness. Her passions include photography, reading, organizing/decorating, antiques, and old houses.
Ya Ya
Chief Inspiration Officer/Coach
Caroline Wells is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and a certified nature-based educator through ERAFANS. Living over 30 years in the CSRA has provided her with many connections throughout the community. She thrives off off connecting with children through play-based teaching and lending a hand to others in need. Her passions include walking, cooking and nutrition, the beach, and spending time with her family in Montreat.
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The Anderson Family
IRICEL ANDERSON: CHIEF OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL CHIEF, and GUIDE
Photographer, Investor, Decorator, you name it. Iricel has an eye for making spaces feel calm and inviting. When the Lord laid an idea of opening a school on her heart, Iricel immediately had a vision of a beautiful nature-related school that incorporates forest schooling and the British culture she and her family experienced whilst living overseas and still adore. Currently working toward her Bachelor of Arts degree in Non-Profit Management, Iricel has big dreams for AAO!
“My husband and I nurture two lovely and impressionable daughters. Personally at times, I have felt the weight of the world and a loss of hope for them as our society/world is rapidly changing before our eyes. As technology, among other things, has ramped up, there has been a distinct disconnect between us and nature. God has placed on my heart the dream to start a holistic school that is rooted in nature and strong foundations; where every child that walks through our doors is a genius and feels the love and hope of Christ around them. We want to foster and nurture creativity and the lifelong pursuit of learning and wisdom. Every child has a calling and a purpose and we want to help draw out those talents and gifts so that we may go forward in this life with the confidence and purpose and be world changers. It is time to get our hope up… this is us fighting for them. We are excited and humbled to be on this journey with you!”
The Wells Family
CAROLINE WELLS: CHIEF OF CURRICULUM, CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENT & ENROLLMENT, and GUIDE
After gaining an Early Childhood BS degree, Caroline and her husband, David, married and began their life together in the Augusta area. Caroline started her professional career, as a public school teacher, in rural Georgia, but has also held teaching positions in both the private sector and as a homeschool mom, for 10 years. Administratively, Caroline was the director of Thomson First United Methodist preschool for 3 years.
From her first day in the classroom, Caroline has exhibited the ‘superpower’ of connecting with her students and bringing out a level of self-confidence these children had not previously known. While pushing the boundaries of her personal faith within her guiding practices, she discovered that they can only be taken so far in the public and private education arenas. At AAO, Caroline will be able to speak more directly to what and who she knows to be true, freeing her to take her ‘superpower’ to an entirely new level.
AAO is a blessing and an answer to many heartfelt prayers. Caroline yearns for today’s adolescents, including her son, to complete their time at AAO as independent, strong students that feel empowered to directly impact the communities around them for the betterment of themselves and others. Caroline’s prayer is that AAO will help your child discover their gift and be just as much a blessing to your family as it is to her!
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