Laura Henry
Fifth Grade Teacher
Credentials
B.A. Spanish, Grove City College | M.Ed. in Spanish Language and Culture, James Madison University
Why Veritas?
I love teaching at Veritas Academy because of the people I get to work with every day. The faculty members, staff, administration, and parents are all on the same page when it comes to educating our students. We share a common worldview, and Christ is the centerpiece of that worldview. I love knowing that my coworkers are believers and we share the same faith. We can encourage one another on a deeper level and hold each other accountable. It creates a community like no other, and I find joy in going to work each day. I also love the classical Christian model. Because we are a K-12 school, I can see the impact of this teaching model from start to finish. Our little ones learn through chants, songs, and memorization. The middle grades learn to distinguish between logical and irrational thinking. And by the time the seniors are ready to graduate, they are well prepared to argue persuasively and do it in a way that is polite and convincing, something we should be doing each day as followers of Christ. We want to win others over to the faith. Each stage coincides with a developmental stage, and it makes sense. And in everything we teach our students, we point them back to Christ, so they can see how it all connects to the God of the universe. In addition to the content, I love being able to share my faith with my students, pray with them, and encourage them. What a privilege it is to have the freedom to connect with students in that way!