Ascent Classical™ Academy

Serving the Rock Hill / Fort Mill area, adding a grade each year until reaching K-12

Enrolling grades K-9 for 2025-2026

New for the 2025-2026 school year, Ascent Classical introduces athletics for Upper School

About Ascent Classical™ Academy

Ascent Classical™ Academies develop within its students the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic.

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Meet Our Team: Ms. Madeline Taylor

Ms. Madeline Taylor TEACHING ASSISTANT We are delighted to welcome back Ms. Madeline Taylor, who continues her work at Ascent Classical Academy as a Teaching Assistant. Ms. Taylor joined our faculty in January 2025, supporting our kindergarten classroom with kindness,...

Meet Our Team: Ms. Brenda Delgado

Ms. Brenda Delgado RECEPTION We are excited to welcome Ms. Brenda Delgado to Ascent Classical Academy, where she will serve as our new Receptionist and a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, and visitors. Originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina,...

Meet Our Team: Ms. Isabel Pozzo

Ms. Isabel Pozzo ART TEACHER We’re pleased to reintroduce Ms. Isabel Pozzo, who returns to Ascent Classical Academy as our Art Teacher. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Ms. Pozzo holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media from UNC Charlotte. She joined our...

Meet Our Team: Mr. Stuart Shepherd

Mr. Stuart Shepherd PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER We are excited to welcome Mr. Stuart Shepherd to Ascent Classical Academy, where he will serve as our new Physical Education Teacher. Mr. Shepherd is originally from Rocky Ford, Colorado, and brings a strong academic and...

Meet Our Team: Ms. Stephanie Taylor

Ms. Stephanie Taylor UPPER SCHOOL MATH We are delighted to reintroduce Ms. Stephanie Taylor, who will begin a new chapter this year as our Upper School Math Teacher after serving in our Grammar School during the 2024–25 school year. With an impressive 28 years in...

The Purpose Behind the Uniform

At Ascent Classical Academies, the uniform is much more than a dress code. It is a visible expression of our shared commitment to learning, character, and order. While it is easy to view uniforms as a logistical detail, they play a key role in shaping the culture and...

Meet Our Team: Mr. William Green

Mr. Williams Green FIFTH GRADE A native of Belmont, North Carolina, Mr. Green brings a strong foundation in education, leadership, and classical thought to the classroom. He holds a bachelor's degree in Christian ministry and leadership, a master's degree in political...

Meet Our Team: Mrs. Rachael Williams

Mrs. Rachael Williams SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Williams is originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University. She is a Registered Nurse with a background in both healthcare and classical education. Mrs. Williams joined...

Meet Our Team: Mr. Mitchell Andre

Mr. Mitchell Thomas Andre UPPER SCHOOL LITERATURE TEACHER A native of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, and a current resident of Bellefonte, Mr. Andre joins our school with a rich academic and professional background. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and...

Meet Our Team: Mr. Ryan Mullins

Mr. W. Ryan Mullins HEADMASTER B.S. Animal Science- Biotechnology, Oklahoma State University M.A. Educational Leadership, Southern Nazarene University Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Oral Roberts University Mr. Mullins has a long and successful history in Classical...