Valor Schools Testimonials
“The desire for knowledge and a true love of learning is evident from both the teachers and staff so it’s no wonder that my children genuinely enjoy going to school and learning. At Valor they’re cultivating both wisdom and virtue in an environment full of truth, goodness and beauty.”
– Valor North Austin Parent
“We have four children with very different personalities and learning styles, but each of them has found in Valor a place where they feel safe to explore, ask questions, and grow in each of their unique ways.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“Starting this school year at Valor felt like coming home. It felt like coming up for air, a breath of fresh air. It continues to feel like a safe haven in our chaotic world.”
– Valor North Austin Parent
“Valor has been one of the greatest gifts to our family. I know when my children go to school each day that they will be challenged to think deeply and critically, encouraged to find the goodness and the wonder in what they are learning, and invited into thoughtful and meaningful conversations about the world around them.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“We are so grateful for the education and formation our children are receiving at Valor. Each and every time I speak to one of their teachers, I’m impressed by how well they truly know my child.”
– Valor North Austin Parent
“Thank you, Valor leadership and staff, for creating a well-orchestrated, aspirational culture for both students and parents to learn, serve, and build community… I'm so impressed with Valor faculty and staff and am thankful for the opportunity to work under their leadership.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“Every day at Valor we guide students to encounter extraordinary ideas that have become the taken-for-granted ordinary. We encourage each scholar to encounter an idea in a way they have never considered before – from circuits and how a light switch works, to earthworms and their habitats, to the marvelous phenomena of the moon’s phases, the rock cycle, and the Earth’s weather patterns. The sparkle in their eyes as they observe the beauty in the little things is something that will not fade from their memories.”
— Valor North Teacher
“There is a sense among the staff and parents that what we are doing here is wonderfully different. From the curriculum to the school culture, every aspect of Valor is held to a high standard. My children have taken art classes, Latin, choir, Spanish, and drama. They have participated in baseball, track, a school dance, field trips, and a wilderness expedition to Moab, Utah. They have developed lifelong friendships and have grown by leaps and bounds academically. We are so grateful to be here.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“While studying The Merchant of Venice, I was blown away with how animated students became when confronted with the problems of love, justice, anger, and mercy. The way they wrestled with such important topics showed me the great wisdom of the Valor curriculum, mission, and leadership all at once.”
– Valor South Austin Teacher
“I am humbled to receive such a beautiful education. Our teachers genuinely care about us as individuals and we are pushed to fulfill high expectations, and we learn to think for ourselves. This community has helped me grow to be someone I am proud to be.”
– Valor South Austin 10th grader
“This year it has been such a joy to watch my students be transformed by Valor. As kindergarteners, they come in unfamiliar with the expectations and routines of school, but as they start to integrate themselves into the culture of Valor, it is amazing to witness their transformation. I have seen them grow immensely in virtue and self-discipline, and they have begun to grasp that we are all working together to become our best. They see a classmate’s victory as something for everyone to celebrate together, that they are individuals, but they all come together to support each other.”
— Valor North Austin Teacher
“We have been with Valor South since the inaugural year, where my struggling son found a nurturing, yet still challenging, learning environment that poured into his heart and mind, inspiring wonder and order. The next year, his brother and sister joined him. They constantly recite poems and sing songs they've learned together.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“...knowing where my daughter started this past year and observing her growth not only in knowledge but in character as well brings tears to my eyes. I am amazed by her perseverance and courage through difficult times. The willingness to participate in the "adventure" can open up all sorts of possibilities and opportunities for growth.”
– Valor North Austin Parent
“The classical model weaves truth, goodness, and beauty into every fiber of the school experience. Valor fosters a strong sense of tradition, family, and community. Our children feel deeply loved, appropriately challenged, and personally known. We are grateful.”
– Valor South Austin Parent
“We are so grateful for the education and formation our children are receiving at Valor. Each time I speak to one of their teachers, I am impressed by how well they truly know my child. They are aware of their gifts, as well as their areas of weakness, and have thoughtful ideas of how to challenge them to grow academically and as a whole person.”
— Valor North Austin Parent
“Valor saved our child’s education. At our respected, highly sought after, neighborhood school, very little learning took place; he was not challenged. His senses of wonder and awe were not tapped into. Thank you, Valor North Austin. We give thanks daily for the privileged opportunity to attend VNA. Roar, Lions! Roar!”
— Valor North Austin Parent