Inspired Minds Academy

An education that inspires leaders.

A family-centered homeschool community where mentors, scholars, and parents pursue a rich, classical, leadership education together — one class, one commonwealth, one purpose.

Our Mission

To inspire families to pursue truth, cultivate character, and prepare a rising generation of capable, thoughtful leaders — through mentored, family-centered learning.

Why Inspired Minds

A different kind of learning community

Not a school and not a co-op — a commonwealth of families learning together, guided by mentors and shaped by great ideas.

Mentored, not lectured

Scholars learn beside mentors who model a love of learning, ask better questions, and inspire rather than assign.

Family-centered

Parents remain the primary educators. The community supports the home; it never replaces it.

Classical & timeless

Great books, real projects, and enduring ideas — an education measured in depth, not worksheets.

Leadership education

Scholars grow through phases toward self-government, service, and the confidence to lead.

Mentoring · discussion

Our Philosophy

Rooted in Thomas Jefferson Education

We follow a proven, phase-based approach that meets each scholar where they are — nurturing curiosity in the early years, building skills in the core years, and cultivating scholarship and leadership as students mature. Mentors light the fire; families keep it burning.

Programs

Learning for every age

From the youngest learners to graduating scholars — and classes for mothers, too.

Junior Program

Wonder-filled early learning — stories, play, and discovery that build a lifelong love of books and ideas.

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Scholar Program

Rigorous discussion, great works, projects, and leadership as scholars take ownership of their education.

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Mom's Classes

Mothers learn alongside their children — because inspired parents inspire children.

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20+

Families

12

Weekly Classes

15

Mentors

K–12

Scholars

From Our Families

Why families stay

Our children don't just learn here — they come alive. The mentors see who they are and call them higher.
A Commonwealth Parent · Member family
It changed how our whole family learns at home. We found a community that shares our values.
A Commonwealth Parent · Member family
My scholar found her voice, her friends, and a real love of great books.
A Commonwealth Parent · Member family

Visit Us

Upcoming events

Meet our mentors and families at an open house or information meeting.

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Youth Event

Scholar Showcase

A public evening where our scholars share their projects and learning with the community.

Youth Event

Scholar Presentations

Our youth present their work — families and guests are warmly welcome.

Performance

Shakespeare Performance

Our scholars’ year-end Shakespeare production, open to the public. Exact dates announced each spring.

Join Us

Give your family an inspired education.

We welcome mission-minded families. Begin your application, or reach out to learn more.