At The Olive BranchWe aim to make learning fun and affordable for Christian homeschool families in our community while focusing on the intersection of discipleship and education.
about us
We are a close-knit community that values classical education and the use of our local resources to enhance learning. Through rich discussion and hands-on experiences, we cultivate a deeper understanding of truth, beauty, and goodness while strengthening our bonds as families. Our shared passion is to explore life through the lens of truth and logic, applying these principles to every subject and conversation. We believe learning should be purposeful, engaging, and rooted in relationships—nurturing both the mind and the heart. At The Olive Branch, we are not a drop-off program; we embrace a whole-family education model and are committed to supporting parents as the primary educators in their homes.
located in Springfield, Missouri
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays
9 am - 3:30 pm
Contact
theolivebranchhomeschool@gmail.com
What does it look like?
Our teachers and curriculum are both chosen with intentionality. We believe in placing teachers in classrooms where their passions come alive. These teachers serve as guides, but also co-learners. We seek to move through beautiful and rich books at a steady pace that allow for depth of discussion and dissection. We’d rather work through one incredible book per semester, diving deep than move through three books without room to breathe. Our co-op is not meant to supplement the fullness of your child’s education, but rather offer support through community, discussion, and offerings that may be difficult to provide solely in a home setting. Most of our families utilize their own resources at home in addition to their child’s work for the co-op. We whole-heartedly believe in parental autonomy in their children’s educational journey. You cultivate the culture and atmosphere of learning for your child and allow us to dive deeper on subjects that matter to you.
meet the team
Karah Carpenter | Director
I’m wild about Jesus, my husband, my three kids, my two cats, a quality book, and this community. The tenets of my homeschool philosophy are that the pursuit of wisdom is ultimately found in the pursuit of God (Colossians 2:3) + a world-class education should be accessible to all.
