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REAFFIRMING OUR MISSION
Wesleyan’s mission is to be a Christian school of academic excellence by providing each student with a diverse college preparatory education guided by Christian principles and beliefs; by challenging and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit; and by developing responsible stewardship in our changing world.
Reaffirming Our Mission
In the 25 years of Wesleyan School’s presence in Peachtree Corners, our mission has remained steadfast. Emerging from a year in which we had to reimagine Wesleyan events and traditions in a way we never had to before, this fall presented a timely opportunity to take stock of what we love most about Wesleyan School, as well as some of our unique traits. This fall’s “Reaffirming Our Mission” video series honors our core values, celebrates the history of Wesleyan, and segments our mission statement into digestible phrases.
As we tell the story of Wesleyan, the videos feature some beloved faces, including Headmaster Emeritus Zach Young and members of the founding board of trustees. We praise God for the miracles of 1995-1996, including land, leadership, and resources. Through generous and sacrificial giving, our Peachtree Corners campus transformed in just a decade, and the breadth and depth of our academic and extracurricular programming continues to transform the lives of students each and every day.
Unwavering in our commitment to our mission statement, key leaders on campus shared how these 44 words are lived out on a daily basis:
Head of School Chris Cleveland and Director of Christian Life Greg Lisson explained our definition of a “Christian school of academic excellence,” which emphasizes biblical integration, focuses on a pursuit of wisdom and truth, and seeks ongoing transformation into Christ’s likeness.
Principals Jason Erb, Joseph Antonio, and Joseph Koch described how every student from kindergarten to 12th grade is engaged in a “diverse college preparatory education.” Students learn from talented and passionate faculty to become confident, curious, and independent learners with life skills that will impact them even past college.
Our counseling department described how a well-rounded, collaborative, and campus-wide approach to student wellness also contributes to “challenging and
nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.”
Director of Fine Arts Meg Foster and Director of Athletics Lacy Gilbert shared how we “challenge and nurture the mind, body, and spirit” in arts and athletics not for the sake of applause, awards, or championships, but to glorify God with every gift He has given our children.
Assistant Directors of Christian Life Corrie Nash and Alex O’Donnell ’06 explained how service and missions give our students an opportunity to practice “responsible stewardship in our changing world” as they share their time, talents, and knowledge to further God’s kingdom in our local communities and around the world.
In reflecting on how God has used Wesleyan in our first 25 years in Peachtree Corners, we also look ahead to all that He will do in the next 25! ■
