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What you can expect
Classical
Scholarship
What does it mean to say that Coram Deo Academy is a school that emphasizes classical scholarship? As a classical Christian school, we say …
Christian
Discipleship
Covenant
Partnership
Real-world
Apprenticeship
*Coram Deo Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, financial assistance and loan programs, athletic programs, and other school administered programs and activities.
Coram Deo Academy graduates students who embody our Portrait of a Graduate
Coram Deo Academy expects to develop students that exhibit the following behaviors:
Contagious
Christian
Compelling
Communicator
Critical & Creative
Thinker
Lifelong
Learner
Legacy
Leader
What We Do
We are a Classical Christian school that takes forming the next generation seriously. We exist to assist Hamilton County parents in their duty of biblically training their children by offering academic instruction that is distinctly and consistently Christ-centered and classical.
At Coram Deo Academy, our students learn to love what lasts.
- Our Passion: Our passion is to spread a love for what lasts to the next generation.
- Our Process: Students learn to love what lasts through Christian discipleship and classical scholarship in covenant partnership with parents.
- Our Program: In classical Christian education, students develop a Christ-centered foundation through memorization, narration and good habits.
- Our Promise: Each child every day is known, loved, and challenged to reach their full potential in Christ.
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Latest Updates
We are pleased to introduce our new Upper School Humanities Teacher and Development Coordinator, Mrs. Lindsay Pattison! She has returned to us …
We are pleased to introduce our new Admissions coordinator, Mrs. Wanchen Villegas! She is a CDA mom and we are excited to …
We are pleased to introduce our new 5th Grade Apprentice teacher, Mr. Zachary Bates! He is currently attending the CiRCE Institute’s Apprenticeship …
We are pleased to introduce our new Upper School Math and Science teacher, Mr. Wes Wells! He comes to us in his …
You may have heard the term Science of Reading used often in educational settings or conversations. What researchers, educators and lawmakers are …
As we continue to explore our school-wide theme of “Restful Minds, Restful Hearts,” I want to delve into a simple but profound …
One of the many tools in the toolbox of classical pedagogy is the use of a classroom catechism. Historically, catechisms were used …
Often when considering worship, we can easily fall into the trap of believing that worship is always and only the songs we …
We are pleased to introduce our newest 1st grade teacher, Ms. Suzanne Sears! She has spent the entirety of her career teaching …
Listen here This article was originally delivered as an address at Parent Orientation on August 20th, 2025. As we stand at the …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Lindsay Jensen has joined our faculty as an Academic Assistant! You might recognize her …
We are so excited to announce that Mr. Frank Vergara has joined our faculty as a our Athletic Director and Physical Education …
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Christine Szymczak has joined our faculty as one of our Junior Kindergarten teachers! You may …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Joyce Vickery has joined our faculty as our K/1 Music Teacher! She is a …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Abby Crawford has joined our faculty as a Junior Kindergarten teacher! Previously she was …
We are so excited to announce that Ms. Christina Gibson has joined our faculty as a 2nd grade teacher! For the past …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Esther Molin has joined our faculty as a Teacher Apprentice! You may have seen …
Ava was in Mr. Saul’s Omnibus 3 class this past year. Below you’ll find the prompt Ava chose and a note from …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Anne Essex has joined our faculty as an Office Administrative Assistant. Previously she worked …
It’s easy to find Missy Dharma perusing the CDA campus with a big smile and a camera, but she’s much more than …
Tennis is a beautifully versatile sport. From Wimbledon to friends on a neighborhood court, millions of people enjoy playing tennis. This sport …
Bullseye! The sport of archery has been around for a thousand years, satisfying each participant with the twang of the bow and …
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Trish Sims has joined our faculty as the Art Teacher. Mrs. Sims has been …
A living, breathing story. This is the epitome of acting. In eighth grade and up, students are given the option of participating …
In this episode, two hosts from “The Cover” podcast, Brett Wiggins and Marcus Manges, come alongside Faithful Learning host Dr. David Seibel …
Listen as Head of School David Seibel and Principal Jason Barney ask and answer five questions to determine if classical Christian education …
How we work together to win & make friendships along the way
How we work together to win & make friendships along the way
How we work together to win & make friendships along the way
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Amanda Mobley will be joining our faculty as 3rd Grade Teacher. She has had …
How we work together to win & make friendships along the way
Thank you for helping us love what lasts. A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.
Listen as Dr. Seibel and Aaron Renn discuss how Christian parents should raise their children now that Christians are in the moral minority.
How we work together to win & make friendships along the way
What are the three targets we should aim at during childhood that will go into adulthood?
I first heard the term “classical education ” two years ago. I didn’t immediately know what it meant; “fancy” came to mind. …
Listen as Dr. Seibel and Aaron Renn discuss how Christian parents should raise their children now that Christians are in the moral minority.
As an academy, we think it’s so critical to partner together well, as we work together to spread a love for what …
Listen as Head of School David Seibel and Principal Jason Barney conclude discussing how the mental health crisis affects everyone. School-age students, …
Listen as Head of School David Seibel and Principal Jason Barney discuss how the mental health crisis affects everyone. School-age students, even …
From a second grader picking out notes on a guitar to a fifth grader composing their ownpiano piece, Coram Deo is invested …
What would it be like if parents and teachers were fundamentally allies, were partners in the great work of education?
‘Experience is the best teacher,’ they say, but what about the experiences of the past several months? Do these almost unforeseeable times …
We caught up with our new Music Teacher and one of our new Music Studio teachers, Mr. Nathan Perry, in order to …
We caught up with our new Upper School Choir Director and one of our new Music Studio teachers, Mrs. Leslie Camara, in …
Over the past few years, I have learned that every child can be a great fit for classical Christian education. These are …
Written by David Seibel | 1.13.2020 Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) said, “The only difference between my mind and the minds of others …
Written by David Seibel | 1.29.20 Here are four short elevator pitches answering the question, “What is Classical Christian education?” They are …
Written by DeeDee Feeney | 3.31.20 At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just …
Written by DeeDee Feeney | 4.10.20 At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just …
Written by DeeDee Feeney | 4.14.20 At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just …
Written by DeeDee Feeney | 4.23.20 At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just …
Written by DeeDee Feeney | 4.28.20 At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just …
By Jason Barney, Principal If you are a parent or student in the Coram Deo community, you are no doubt aware of …
by David Seibel, Head of School A few years ago, I wrote an elevator pitch for explaining to people what classical Christian …
By Jason Barney, CDA Principal This is the first installment in a series of short essays written by Principal Jason Barney. Jason …
By Jason Barney, CDA Principal In the opening to this series, I discussed the lamentable absence of virtue in our modern thinking about …
By David Seibel, Head of School This article is an adaptation of the talk given at Grandparents Day on November 4, 2022. …
By David Seibel, Head of School This article is the second and final part of a talk given at Grandparents Day on …
by Dr. David Seibel, Head of School This article was originally given at a Community Leaders Breakfast on February 15th, 2023. My …
We caught up with one of our new Upper School Teachers, Mr. Garrett Saul, in order to help the community learn more …
We caught up with one of our new Upper School Teachers, Mr. Brad Payne, in order to help the community learn more …
We caught up with our new Lower School Teacher, Ms. Helen Park, in order to help the community learn more about her. …
