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2023-2024 Annual Report

In Praise of the Liberty Way
Mike Crane, School Psychologist

As I near the end of my first year as a full-time employee at LCS, I reflect on a career spanning 23 years practicing school psychology in the public-school system. 

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Frank Russel, Director of Athletics

Athletics is a critical part of the moral education of young scholars. Students are taught the Capstone Virtues in class and they are put to the test on the athletic field.

Tree Planting Group by Grant Wood, 1937
Brett Harkey, Director of Advancement
Caritas (Latin) – love, charity affection, esteem, favor.
 
Liberty Common School has long been blessed by the bountiful financial support of many generous donors.
Finding Joy
Nancy Hoyer, Elementary Assistant Principal

Liberty Common students, parents, and staff are finding joy in the doing. I was nudged by a parent recently who honestly and respectfully asked, “I also hope there is enough joy in the students' days, alongside the academic rigor?”

The Beauty of Community
Mrs. Raven Banning, Board of Directors

Those who have been around Liberty Common School for a while understand the importance of community and the profound feeling of community within all three, soon to be four, campuses. I have met some of my very close friends within these walls, and I treasure each and every moment and memory.

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Kallie Cooper, Communications Specialist

Over the past two years, Liberty Common School has undertaken a subtle yet meaningful refresh of its brand. From carefully selected fonts and updated color palette, every element was chosen to reflect the school’s rich history and classical philosophy.

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Mr. Jim Ramirez, Director of Security

During my elementary-school years, I was tasked with writing a book report on a prominent historical figure. While many of my classmates selected well-known individuals such as Jackie Robinson, Abraham Lincoln, and Nancy Reagan, I chose Nathan Hale.

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Pete Conrad, Board of Directors

Not only does our parental community remain steadfastly involved in children’s education, Liberty Common parents are incredibly generous with their time, talent, and treasure.

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Brayden Lane, LCHS History Instructor (LCHS '21)

One of the greatest dangers facing the younger generations is the erosion of such opportunities brought about through our technologically-connected world. The paradox of their lives is we as a species are more connected than at any point in world history

life in the dock
Chris Reynolds, LCHS Assistant Principal

Both Virginia Woolf and C.S. Lewis allegorically describe the disposition of a person in terms of whether they see themselves on the bench or in the dock.

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Steve Ronen, Fourth-Grade Instructor

Our modern age allows access to comfort, distractions, leisure, and conveniences beyond imagining. And even the poorest American has a life quite luxurious compared with our ancestors of even 200 years ago. We often live lives devoid of existential challenges.

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Mark Dollar, Board of Directors

As a community built on the principles of virtuous living, let’s take the opportunity to lead by example, demonstrating to our children patience and respect are just as essential in the school parking lot as they are in the classroom.

Just An Email Away
Paige Gowing, Librarian

If you’ve ever taken a gander at the Great Books lists and thought, “Oh, my,” with trepidation, then this article is for you. It’s true, Liberty Common’s Great Books lists are extensive and arguably intimidating. But they don’t have to be.