Our Mission
Fostering the joyful pursuit of intellectual, social, and emotional expansion through a challenging curriculum that nourishes highly capable students to develop identity, self-empowerment, and community.
Our Vision
Inspiring lifelong learning for a more compassionate, engaged world.
Our Values
Connection
We embrace the power of care, compassion, and relationships.
- Valuing individuality, diversity, and shared experiences.
- Fostering self-awareness, community, and a global perspective.
- Cultivating social and emotional health through a safe and supportive environment
Commitment
We are passionately devoted to our work.
- Nurturing a sense of responsibility, personal investment, and ownership of learning.
- Engaging fully in our interactions and with our content
Intention
We design experiences based on expertise and reflection.
- Utilizing emerging best practices for highly capable early adolescents.
- Maximizing opportunities for students to deeply explore content.
- Practicing communication that is clear, direct, consistent, and timely.
Joy
We celebrate and delight in learning and discovery.
- Inspiring curiosity and growth.
- Linking intellectual challenge to satisfaction, purpose, and joy.
Meet the NOVA School Team
Connection, exploration, and joy are at the heart of our community. Meet the faculty and leadership that support our vision and values.
NOVA Faculty & Leadership
