Meet the Team
Leslie Cooley
Founder“The most rewarding thing has been seeing the Lord bring families that are looking for a different path to educating their children, taking the bold risk to pursue that, and seeing their children thrive.”
Ms. Layna
“This is the kind of school I would have loved growing up! My favorite part is watching learners celebrate that they are more capable than they thought. When Learners are trusted to lead their own learning, I see them grow in confidence, character, and courage. Getting to walk alongside students as they take ownership of their journey and step into big risks is what makes this school so meaningful to me.”
Spark Studio Guide
Mrs. Coryn
“The seat of a Guide could not be more encouraging… I’ve gotten to watch it all unfold, and day by day I’ve seen the Acton model actually work. These ‘kids’ are functioning like a civil society, wrestling out hard topics in group discussions and practicing things like self-management and conflict resolution. Young people are truly capable of more than we’ve dared to imagine as a society, and cheering on our Providence Heroes is a privilege and a gift.”
Discovery Studio Guide