Having fun on the playground

At Hess Academy, the playground is where students start and end their days. We value outdoor education

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HOLISTIC APPROACH

We expect our students to be successful in every aspect of life, which requires a definition of “education” that includes not only academics, but also emotional health, physical wellness and good citizenship skills. Our approach includes time for collaboration and group work along with individualized and small group instruction. Our student expectations are high, but the level of support and encouragement we offer is even higher.

HANDS ON LEARNING

By interacting with and observing the world, and then reflecting upon these experiences, individuals create knowledge. When engaged in hands on learning, students move, explore, hypothesize, create, relate, interpret, and interact with teachers, each other, and the world around them.

SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS

At Hess Academy, “Child Centered” is NOT just a slogan. All decisions and educational methods reflect best practices and knowledge about child development. We create an environment of mutual respect, cooperation, and emotional support in the classroom and in the school. Supportive relationships ensure that our school not only feels good to our students but also is good for our students! Learn more about positive discipline here.

FAST FACTS

TEACHER

Megan Angiulo, BA

“My favorite teacher: Mrs. Joyce Deen Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. Mrs. Deen made my first experience in a classroom exceptional. I left her class feeling confident, capable, and loved!”

At a very young age, Megan learned firsthand the benefits and characteristics of great teaching. Her mother was an elementary teacher that poured her heart and soul into making learning meaningful and enjoyable for children. Witnessing her mom’s enthusiasm for teaching and the positive impact on her students was the beginning of Megan’s commitment to be an educator making a difference in the lives of children and families. Megan earned her B.A. from Piedmont College in early childhood education. She has taught for 5 years in both public and private elementary settings. Megan’s own passion for yoga led her to become a registered yoga teacher so that she could to share that passion with children. Additionally, Megan is committed to weaving nature into her students’ learning, all the while helping students understand their influence on the world and promoting sustainability for the future.

Daniel Bass, MA

“The most influential teacher in my life was Dr. Annette Parrott who taught me high school biology. She invited us to explore, question, and move through the world seeing it as more wondrous than we had previously realized. She made learning exciting and fun!”

Daniel Bass is an Atlanta native and a lifelong lover of learning! His undergraduate degree is in Spanish from Georgia State University. Daniel loves seeing boundaries between people traversed as linguistic and cultural connections are made. He has spent over a decade tutoring and teaching Spanish, English, and American Sign Language at the pre-k, elementary, and high school levels in the Greater Atlanta Area. After finishing his Master’s of Ministry degree from Richmont Graduate University in 2014, he began working as a youth pastor at a local church parish in Oakhurst. Continuing to pursue his love of helping light bulbs go off for students of all ages, Daniel has come to Hess Academy and is delighted by the collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment of the school! He is energized by encouraging young learners to explore their world and the world of others with wonder and compassion. When not at Hess Academy, Daniel reads voraciously (mostly theological nonfiction and fantasy novels), runs and practices yoga, and sings an alarming amount of the time.

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Parent Testimonials

HESS ACADEMY

A private school for pre-k through 8th grade | Decatur, GA