Letter from the President

From the President

What an honor and a privilege it is to serve alongside an amazingly talented faculty, staff, and administrative team. Likewise, there is no greater joy than serving our children and families at Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children’s Home (MDCA&CH). What an amazing first day of school we have had this year. Of all of my years in education, this opening day may have been the best ever. We welcomed a record number of 207 NEW students to our campus! We are thrilled that families are choosing MDCA for their children’s education. Recently, I was asked why we are seeing growth at MDCA. The answer was very easy: MDCA&CH is a special place that is fostering a Christ-centered atmosphere that people are hungry for. We live out our core values on this campus daily, and the community recognizes our efforts. Our core values at MDCA&CH are the following: 1. Above all else, love like Jesus 2. Grace and space without excuses 3. Live in the future; build on the past 4. Enjoy the journey together. We are making every effort to provide an academic experience like no other. Our fine and performing arts programs are continuing to grow, and our athletics programs continue to be topnotch, with a large percentage of our student athletes earning opportunities to compete in college on athletic scholarships. I would like to encourage you to jump in and learn how you can best serve with us. We would love to have your help by mentoring in our Children’s Home, tutoring, financially supporting Christian education and the Children’s Home programs, and engaging in events that take place on campus almost nightly. MDCA&CH is working diligently to be the hands and feet of Jesus each day as we walk with students and families. I hope you enjoy reading through this edition of Imagine magazine. There are so many great things happening on our campus, and we can’t possibly share every story or event that takes place throughout the year within the pages of this magazine. Consider coming by and allowing me to give you a tour of our beautiful campus, which will provide you with a better understanding of MDCA&CH. I know that children are growing closer to God and they are being educated, equipped, and empowered to do great things for the Kingdom after their time here at MDCA&CH. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Let’s enjoy this journey together!

MDCA was just named “Best of the Best Private Schools” in Lake and Sumter County by Style Magazine! God is continuing to bless our campus, and we are committed to working hard to be the best we can be and to serve like we have never served before. Colossians 3:17 states, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” At MDCA&CH, we give God the glory for all that we have and for the many rich blessings bestowed upon us. In Him,

Dr. Brian A. Mast President