OUR LEADERS

"To bring the human race, family by family, child by child, out of the savage and inhuman desolation where He is not, into the light and warmth and comfort of the presence of God, is, no doubt, the chief thing we have to do in the world.”
Charlotte Mason
Educator (1842–1923)

We are truly excited about the potential of our program’s unique offering. Families now have more freedom than ever before through Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funding to align with that which is properly suited for the wellbeing of their child. We are on a mission to return to a more classical and holistic approach to education, We believe the student experience should be deeply engaging, restful, purposeful, and relational; highly captivating and self-directed, teaching autonomy; and it should not only be led by but entirely saturated with the heart of Christ. Our students know that they are image-bearers of God’s great glory and are treated as such, and every aspect of their daily learning and activities capture this truth. We aim to inspire families to gather together in different spaces both indoors and outdoors, explore a variety of educational offerings, experience encounters with God through unforgettable moments, and build lasting friendships along the way. We also believe students should be offered the same post-secondary college-entrance opportunities as those attending government-run public or charter schools, and we have developed a path for students seeking accredited college degree programs at a fraction of the cost. See our “Accreditation and Higher Learning” page for more details on this unique offering.

Who are we? We are a community of professional educators, parents, teachers, pastors, friends, and other similar organizations partnering with families to reimagine educational atmospheres for the youth of this generation and those to follow. From our hearts to yours, we ask Christ’s blessing upon your family, and that you bear much fruit in all your chilren’s educational endeavors. We hope to see you in our community!

Deniese Brewer, Founder & Director of Education

Head of School & Instructor, Grades 7-12

Education: Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div). & Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration, Cairn University, Candidate

Postgraduate Diploma CEUs in Charlotte Mason Education & Leadership, Graduate-Level Program, Charlotte Mason Institute, 2023–Current

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Head of School & Secondary Teacher Certifications

Ricki Trejo, Co-Director of Education

Board of Directors & Community Development Liaison

Education: Elementary Education A.A., Special Ed. Concentration

Certifications: Charlotte Mason Institute CORE Trained™ Teacher

25+ Years Leading Student Education in Arizona

EDUCAtional PARTNERS

Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Funding

Hearthside Academy (formerly Solus Christus Classical Academy) is an approved vendor for the Arizona Department of Education’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA). Empowerment Scholarships expand educational opportunities for eligible students outside of the public school system, provides funding that can be used for a wide variety of educational expenses, and pays for private school tuition, educational therapies, tutoring, and more. Families interested in this funding are encouraged to apply directly at the Arizona Department of Education ESA homepage.

Ready to Enroll?

STEP 1

Let us know you're interested in one of our programs.

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STEP 2

Fill out an initial application so we can get to know your family's needs.

Fill out the applicaton

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STEP 3

Watch Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education video series.

Soak up knowledge

Short videos on Mason's philosophy of eduction.
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STEP 4

Read the Student Parent Handbook detailing our policies and procedures.

Read the Student Parent Handbook

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STEP 5

Schedule a video conference or in-person meeting with the Director of Education.

Family Meeting

Last step! Let's discuss take-aways and educational outlook.
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