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Hey, who will be teaching my child? Vital question! In any educational program, the teacher's contribution, leadership, and expertise are crucial, so it's natural to have questions. Here are a few that are frequently asked.

 No, not all teachers are certifed or licensed. Neither SC or the SC Association of Christian Schools requires it, nor does our accrediting body.  

We believe that teaching is a spiritual gift.

Licensure and training can be good things, but they are not always a clear indicator of quality.

Both good & awful teachers in other programs are all certified

  • Our minimum requirement for instructors is a 4-year college degree.
  • Several instructors have masters degrees or doctorates without certification
  • Many have teaching degrees, with either current or expired state certification from SC and other states

Some of the best instructors are LPA parents, because they have insight in both what and how to teach in the University Model -- along with how to support parent co-teachers.

All of LPA's teachers are part-time.

The faculty is comprised of instructors who have passion and training for teaching, but who do not want to teach all day, five days per week. The faculty roster includes teachers who have children, retired teachers, and professionals in their field who teach courses according to LPA training and support.

Many only teach one or two courses. This means they are emotionally fresh and prepared for the courses they do teach. Students benefit from higher this energy level.

Very few teachers instruct in both the elementary and secondary programs.