Acton Academy Johnson City

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Learners at Acton Academy Johnson City are supported by a dedicated team of experienced Socratic Guides.

Sarah Fagerburg

Lead Guide

Martha Ayers

Part-time Spark Guide

Mariah Walker

Part-time Discovery Guide

Leah Verdolino

Part-time Discovery Guide

Autumn Champlin

Assistant Spark Guide

Leticia Pizzoni

Music and Theater Guide

Misty Mills

Assistant Guide - Floating

Kurt Fagerburg

Co-founder

Sarah Fagerburg

Founder

Meet the Owners

The Motivation

How did we get here?

When we discovered the Acton podcast with Jordan Peterson, we were blown away by just how good education could be.  But there wasn't one anywhere near us.   

As a mom, I always knew that when my youngest would be old enough for school, I would want a new challenge. So, when this opportunity came open, I was ready - but terrified.  Part of the Hero's Journey is that if you are on the right one, it will likely terrify and thrill you at the same time. As Joseph Campbell once penned, "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."   

The rethinking education model of Acton Academy offers exactly what we wanted for the rest of our children and for children in our community - to be prepared for a meaningful life.  They develop 21st century skills that focus on learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be" while embracing a calling to change the world.

Acton Academy is a proven network of learner-driven micro-schools, founded by educators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and parents.

As part of our own Hero's Journey, we are proud to be a part of the growing movement of microschools helping children find their calling to change the world. 

We invite you to explore this opportunity for your child to develop their genius and change the world with us.

Sincerely,

Sarah and Kurt Fagerburg

Co-Founders

Sarah Fagerburg

Head of School

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