Head of School

Christ Preparatory Academy (CPA) partners with parents in preparing college and career‑ready disciples of Christ, students who are academically excellent, spiritually grounded, and relationally mature.

Through a hybrid model, we foster a vibrant, faith‑centered community that develops students holistically: spiritually, relationally, scholastically, artistically, and athletically.

In 2000, a group of homeschool families met to discuss the need for classes to enhance their academic experiences. Together, they founded a homeschool co‑op in Johnson County, Kansas. The ministry significantly expanded when, in 2001, the “University‑Model School” concept was discovered.

Leaders within the Johnson County group began to research and study the University‑Model to meet the needs of their families. Christ Prep was founded in 2002 with that vision in mind. In 2005, Christ Prep became one of five charter schools of the newly formed National Association of University Model Schools.

Non‑denominational

Student body: 288 – Academic & 445 – Athletic

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY MODEL SCHOOLS AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL

The Head of School advances the mission and vision of CPA by translating Board‑directed Ends Statements, mission, vision, and values into strategic and actionable plans. This role provides leadership across spiritual formation, academic excellence, organizational health, fundraising and development, enrollment growth, and community partnerships. The HOS leads through influence, clarity, and trust while stewarding CPA’s rented facilities and supporting long‑term sustainability.

The Head of School’s responsibilities include:

• Cast and steward a compelling, mission‑driven vision that propels CPA into its next phase of growth.
• Lead strategic planning that aligns with CPA’s Ends Policies, mission, and long‑term objectives and translate into clear, measurable, and actionable initiatives for academic, operational, and spiritual development.
• Build a culture of collaborative, empowered leadership—equipping admin leaders, teachers, coaches, and program directors.
• Lead organizational change with wisdom, clarity, humility, and relational discernment.

• Maintain a visible, relational presence among students, staff, families, and athletes.
• Cultivate an Christ‑centered environment where individuals are known deeply, loved unconditionally, challenged spiritually and marked by respect, joy, and excellence.
• Shepherd staff and families with encouragement, accountability, biblical wisdom, and spiritual care.
• Lead fundraising, donor development, stewardship, and advancement communication.
• Build and nurture relationships with churches, donors, community partners, alumni, and stakeholders.
• Serve as CPA’s public ambassador—communicating mission, vision, and outcomes compellingly.
• Partner with the Board on development strategy, capital initiatives, and long‑term facility planning.

• Ensure academic excellence grounded in a biblical worldview.
• Support and hold accountable the leadership team members, faculty, coaches, and program directors.
• Maintain accreditation standards and ensure best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Promote professional development, collaboration, and a culture of excellence among instructional and coaching staff.

• Oversee key operational areas including admissions, marketing, facilities, athletics, technology, safety, and school‑wide logistics.
• Manage relationships with landlords and partners related to facilities rented by CPA.
• Strengthen operational systems, communication structures, and administrative processes.
• Provide stewardship of financial resources through budgeting, forecasting, and strategic allocation.
• Ensure safe, effective, mission‑aligned operations across all campus activity—including academic, athletic, spiritual, and community programs.

• Engage parents as essential partners; support communication, community‑building, and relational trust.
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