As lifelong Floridians, we both followed the traditional public school route, just like the rest of our families. From a young age, we were taught that checking all the “boxes” was the key to success. First, grade school, then college, and finally, a rewarding career. Work hard for a reputable company, and hopefully, retire early to enjoy the fruits of our labor. We kept checking off one box after another, only to realize we were trapped in a game we didn’t fully understand.

After completing our Doctorates and more than five years in our careers, something didn’t feel right. We were locked in by an invisible force. Student loans pushed us to work harder, so we spent most of the week working toward someone else's goals, leaving us with little time for what really mattered—our family. When we finally asked for a few days off to spend quality time together, we had to wonder: is this really the life we want?

Then, everything changed when we had two beautiful children. Our priorities, dreams, and goals shifted. Our focus now became their future—how could we give them the best opportunities and set them up to THRIVE? It became clear: the path we were on wasn’t the one we wanted for them. We couldn’t agree to someone watching our kids 6+ hours a day, especially if their values or intentions didn’t align with what we envisioned for their growth. The traditional education system felt like a gamble, and we wanted no part of it.

This realization led to a major shift in our family's mindset. Our journey toward sovereignty began. God brought Apogee into our lives, lighting a fire in our hearts. Our mission now is to serve—our children and the families in our community. We believe strong families create strong communities, and those communities will nurture strong future generations.

We’re thrilled to take the first step in bringing the Apogee vision and mission to life within our Central Florida community!