Were off to the races...err school

We just had our meeting with the powers that be at The Daniel Academy. It is hard to describe this school, but the word "ORGANIC" fairly screams at me. It is delightful, crazy, bursting with life, and all the things that come out of life.

We are honored because in exchange for our involvement teaching there, we are being allowed to join mid year. It has become clear to us we simply cannot accommodate our kids needs for connection with other kids on a consistent basis without involvement in something fairly structured. On top of that, the intent and the curriculum as well as the environment is so surperior to anything I have been able to consider that it is worth the cost and effort.

The main point (that I can tell) is equipping kids for their calling via the educational requirements needed for our modern American societal mindset with a solid, biblical paradigm. This preparation come mainly through a curriculum that is centered around Daniels example in Scripture; prayer, worship, fasting, excellence and service. The context for this instruction is heavily social, i.e. among "excellent comrades", Daniel had his fellow exiles, and they went through their own trials as well. This created a tremendous camaraderie that facilitated the success and fulfillment of Daniels calling and impact.

This is a great opportunity for us as a family, and a real kiss from God. We get to do this because we/I am teaching a culinary arts class!! LOL. I cannot wait to see how much fun we can get ourselves into. It will be for High School and another for Jr High on Thurs afternoon. We dont know about a kitchen, so a lot is instruction and I will have to figure out how to do demonstration. Im hoping to include a lot of field trips and maybe work from our house for the cooking. This is a great opportunity to work with kids, help them, encourage them, and EAT!!!

Im intrigued by the intensity this school has generated. The story is amazing, and many people across the world are interested in using the . I hope I can help grow the organization in a way that allows everyone to fulfill their calling, and shape the next gen of precious children here in KC.