Meet Our Team: Mr. Philip Loftis
Mr. Philip Loftis THIRD GRADE We are excited to welcome Mr. Philip Loftis to the Lower School faculty at Ascent Classical Academy as a 3rd Grade Teacher. Mr. Loftis is a dedicated educator with years of classroom experience and a deep appreciation for the formative...
Why We Read the Great Books
At the core of classical education is a commitment to reading the great books – works that have shaped Western civilization and continue to influence how we think about the world, ourselves, and our communities. These texts, written across centuries by philosophers,...
Meet Our Team: Mrs. Sarah Couto
Mrs. Sarah Couto FIRST GRADE We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Sarah Couto to the Ascent Classical Academy Grammar School faculty as our new First Grade Teacher. Originally from New York, Mrs. Couto has spent the last 13 years living and working in Massachusetts,...
Meet Our Team: Mr. Mike Higginbotham
Mr. Mike Higginbotham CAMPUS BUSINESS MANAGER As we continue to grow as a school community, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Mike Higginbotham as our new Campus Business Manager at Ascent Classical Academy. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Higginbotham...
Meet Our Team: Dr. John Althoff
Dr. John Althoff SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Ascent Classical Academy is pleased to welcome Dr. John Althoff as our new Special Services Director, a role that supports our mission to serve the whole student with care, clarity, and excellence. Originally from Grand...