i love this school! I have been interacting with this administration involved with this school for almost four years. I have had one graduate and one currently a junior. I was a small business owner in Loudoun County for nine years and understand the commitment, dedication, passion,
it takes running your own business and can attest to that which exists at Middleburg Academy! In my opinion there is no such thing as"perfect", however I do believe in "excellence" being the best or striving to be the best you can with your mission leading the way. I have found that to be true in both the headmaster Mr. Bell and Mrs. Bell whom also have a student attending classes there. They truly are vested in the school! They have been constantly working to get all prior faculty, administrators, families,etc. on board. It isn't easy to come into any organization with new, different ideas, methods to an existing community. There's generally a combination of resisters, cooperators, and skeptics. It is quite normal to have turnover as a result of "change" depending on how people's willingness to conform or not. You can please some people but rarely all people. In my opinion The Bell's have done an excellent job in incorporating the new while maintaining many traditions that existed before they arrived. Their hearts and efforts are in the "right" place! A place that will continue to evolve, creating openings, possibilities with the focus being on providing our children, their students the best opportunities in life. Much is continuing to develop, as in my opinion should! There isn't just one way to get anywhere, there are many and I'm with them!
Unfortunately when some people do not get a response they want, an answer they want to hear, a way they want, they can become resistant, to what is possible... shut down and want to blame someone...the quickest way in modern times is twitter or review sites, yet rarely do people take the time to express their appreciation and the good things. Well things are good here, really good and I appreciate their concern and passion for my kids, all kids that want to be and do their best! Results not excuses!
My challenge, if you are looking for an independent school that cares about your child their future, their education, has the guts to challenge them to strive to be their best, will encourage and challenge them to set out to be the difference in the world, a leader amongst leaders with respect, morals and dignity, and you don't mind small class sizes, then please take a look at this school! Additionally if your child likes to play multiple sports and find it difficult, this is another opportunity they can explore at MA. We also hold state championship titles in both Girls Varsity Volleyball 2015 and 2016 with our Coach being Washington Post Coach of the Year, and a basketball state championship in 2015!
I would love the opportunity to chat with you!