In the fall of 2019, the Academy expanded its college-preparatory mission by establishing the JFWA Lower School to include a full slate of elementary classes for grades K - 4.
Kresge Hall (located at the North Entrance of LMU's Campus) was fully renovated and is now home to JFWA’s kindergarten through third grade. Offering small class sizes, Lower School students receive
considerable individual and small-group instruction and attention.
In addition to foundational instruction and skill-development in reading, math, language usage, science, and social studies, the Lower School provides weekly instruction on rotation in music, art, foreign language, STEM, and physical education.
With a limited number of seats for incoming students, admission into the Lower School tends to be in high demand, and early applications are encouraged.
Our Lower School allows our Junior Knights to thrive with small class sizes, academically inspiring curricula, and best practices in elementary and early-childhood education.
As a part of our rigorous and rich academic offerings, Pre-K students are given foundational instruction in the following areas:
JFWA welcomes partnership with parents/guardians. If you are looking for ways to get involved, find out more information about our Junior Knights Parent Association!
BA (Elementary Education), Lincoln Memorial University (2009)
MEd (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2013)
EdS (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2015)
EdD (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2019)
Elementary Instructor
BS (Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning & Development), LMU (2009)
MEd (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2013)
EdS (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2015)
Professional Teacher (TN 499 Elementary K-6)
AA (Church Ministries), Clear Creek Baptist Bible College (2011)
BA (Church Ministries), Clear Creek Baptist Bible College (2017)
MEd ITL- in process
BS (Education), Lincoln Memorial University (2014)
MEd (Curriculum & Instruction), Lincoln Memorial University (2020
Professional Teacher (TN 499 Elementary K-6)
BA (Interdisciplinary Studies of Human Development), Lincoln Memorial University (2012)
MA (Interdisciplinary Studies of Early Childhood Education), Eastern KY University (2021)
Professional Teacher (TN 467 Early Childhood Ed PK-3)
Associates of Art, Southeast Community & Technical College (2006)
