Our History

The vision for Truth Academy began in 2008 at a local coffee shop. Rebecca Irey and Kellee Metz would meet while their children attended AWANA at Calvary Memorial Church in Navarre. Through their experiences in other homeschool groups, they recognized several important elements they felt were missing.

Out of those conversations, a vision began to take shape—a homeschool community designed to better support both students and parents.

They envisioned a program that would:

• Give parents the flexibility to stay on-site or drop off their children
• Allow families to choose courses that best support their individual homeschool goals
• Provide supervised spaces for students during schedule gaps
• Establish a clear Statement of Faith to encourage unity among families and staff
• Create a Code of Behavior rooted in biblical principles for handling conflict
• Organize students by age rather than grade for greater flexibility
• Set aside intentional time for parent prayer and encouragement
• Offer opportunities for parents to support one another in their homeschool journey

With much prayer and by God’s grace, that vision became a reality, and Truth Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2009.

Why Fridays?

In the early days, Truth Academy shared space with Calvary Christian School, and Friday afternoons were the available meeting time. What began as a practical decision has become a meaningful part of who we are.

Each year, we revisit whether a different day might be a better fit. Time and again, Friday has proven to serve our families well. Meeting at the end of the week allows families to focus on their homeschool rhythms Monday through Thursday, then gather together to learn, connect, and reflect.

It also creates space for families to head into the weekend with a sense of completion—ready to rest, recharge, and enjoy time together.

Why One Day a Week?

We are often asked if we would consider adding another day of classes. While we have explored that option, we’ve chosen to remain a one-day program with intention.

Our experience has shown that splitting students across multiple days can divide families and stretch schedules too thin. Instead, we prioritize keeping families together and creating a rhythm that is sustainable.

As a team made up of homeschooling parents ourselves, we understand the importance of balance. We believe this model allows families—and our staff—to invest deeply in both their homeschool and their home life.