And that’s a wrap! After 4 years of hard work and dedication, Chrysostom Academy just finished our first ever Commencement Ceremony, inducting our...
From the Headmaster’s Desk-Reflections on Classical Education
Paschal Whiplash: From Lent to Resurrection Joy
Paschal Whiplash Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! I pray this message finds you and your family basking in the light of the Resurrected Christ....
Paschal Joy
The Joy of Life Douglas Girard Christ is Risen! We are finally back to a normal pace after the wonderful celebration of Pascha. I hope you were able...
What is the Truth?
Quid Est Veritas? And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8.32) What is truth? People have been asking this question...
New Year’s Resolution
Another calendar year has come and gone, and Chrysostom Academy is back in full swing. Even though we are only two weeks in, there have been several...
Headmaster’s Update: The Paradox of the Incarnation
The Paradox of the Incarnation Coming back from Thanksgiving break is difficult for both faculty and students. Everyone can see the finish line, and...
God is Good: Celebrating Our Academy’s Journey of Gratitude
I have a confession to make: I love this time of year! The summer is becoming a distant memory, the Academy is in full swing with grades from the...
Learning to Listen When We Disagree
The Art of Disagreement As October continues its march towards November, Chrysostom Academy’s academic calendar continues along as well. Students...
Headmaster’s Update: Rules Are the Beginning, Not the End
Chrysostom Academy has started our fourth year, and we are already one week in. As we come back to the classroom, both teachers and students are...
Orthodoxy and Education in a Faithless, Post-Christian World – Mr. John Heitzenrater
Chrysostom Academy Headmaster John Heitzenrater challenges the ethos of contemporary education and reclaims a vision grounded in classical Orthodox tradition, where Christ is the telos of all knowledge, virtue is essential, and teaching is a sacred vocation.









