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Our mission is simple -
to make quality Christian education accessible to all families
The Shepherd’s Academy is a tuition-free Christian school serving K–3 students in east Charlotte. Built on faith and community, we provide a nurturing place where every child can grow in wisdom, character, and purpose.
Our classrooms are small, our teachers know every student personally, and each child learns through a mix of hands-on projects, creative exploration, and adaptive technology that helps them master the basics and go beyond.
The school also partners with families and churches to create a model of affordable, high-quality Christian education that can be replicated in other communities.
The team at The Shepherd’s Academy is thankful for the many friends, church partners, and volunteers who have given their time, skills, and prayers to make this vision a reality.
Our Mission
To bring high-quality, Christ-centered education into the heart of the community—where families live, work, and worship—so that every child is known, loved, and inspired to learn.
Our Vision
A joyful school community where children and families find hope, belonging, and purpose in Christ—growing in wisdom, love, and confidence to serve others.
Get to
know us
The Shepherd’s Academy began with the simple vision: to make quality Christian education accessible to families in East Charlotte. Through God’s provision and the support of many friends, our school is scheduled to open Fall 2026 at Eastern Hills Baptist Church.
We believe that every child deserves a place to learn and grow in faith. Our classrooms are small, our teachers know every student personally, and each child learns through a mix of hands-on projects, creative exploration, and adaptive technology that helps them master the basics and go beyond.
Board Members
Meet the faces behind The Shepherd’s Academy
Leigh Smith
Founder
Steve Smith
Founder
Davis Carman
Board Member
Rachael Carman
Board Member
Joann Nabb
Board Member