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Our Heart

About James River Academy

We promise to love every child as Christ does – speaking life, teaching truth, and guiding them with intention. We commit to creating a secure, nurturing environment that develops strong minds, joyful hearts, and lasting character through a Christ-centered foundation.

Children singing and worshiping together during chapel at James River Academy
Parent review: "Nothing short of amazing! The focus on faith, academics, and character-building is exactly what we wanted for our child."

Our Story

Where Every Child is Known, Loved, and Led with Purpose

Founded in 2010, James River Academy began as a small parent-led co-op with a simple goal: to create a place where children could learn in an environment filled with love, faith, and joy. As families shared their experiences and the need grew, the program expanded into a trusted Christian school serving children from infancy through 4th grade across Ozark and Springfield.

From the beginning, our heart has remained the same: every child should be known by name, loved deeply, and guided with purpose. We believe childhood is a season of joyful discovery, strong character-building, and deep belonging. Through small class sizes, nurturing teachers, and a Christ-centered environment, we partner with families to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit.

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Our Team

Leaders Who Love and Serve

Meet the leaders who prayerfully guide our mission and care deeply for the families we serve.

Tami Parsley, Executive Director

Tami Parsley

Executive Director

Tonya Wofford, Director of Enrollment & Family Engagement

Tonya Wofford

Director of Enrollment & Family Engagement

Crystal Wooten, Assistant Director of Elementary Programs

Crystal Wooten

Assistant Director of Elementary Programs

Lauren Fisher, Preschool Academy Coordinator

Lauren Fisher

Preschool Academy Coordinator

Next Steps

Is JRA Right for My Family?

Choosing a school is a big decision. We’d love to walk through it with you.

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Schedule a Tour

We Can’t Wait to Meet Your Family

At James River Academy, every visit is personal. To schedule your tour, we use Brightwheel — our secure family communication system. Creating a quick account allows us to:

  • Reserve your preferred tour time
  • Send reminders and campus details
  • Follow up with answers to your questions
  • Begin building your child’s profile (so they’re known by name from day one)

It only takes a minute to create your secure login. We promise — no pressure, just partnership.

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Your information is encrypted and securely stored.

We use Brightwheel to keep family information secure and communication clear. This allows us to protect your child’s information and serve you with excellence from your very first interaction.

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We’d Love to Share More

Every family’s journey is different — and we want to serve yours well. To send you program details, tuition information, and availability, we use Brightwheel — our secure parent communication platform. Creating a quick account helps us:

  • Send the right information for your child’s age
  • Keep your inquiry organized
  • Answer questions quickly
  • Stay connected if you decide to tour

It takes less than a minute — and it helps us care for you personally.

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Your information is encrypted and securely stored.

We use Brightwheel to keep family information secure and communication clear. This allows us to protect your child’s information and serve you with excellence from your very first interaction.

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Let’s Take the Next Step Together

We’re honored you’re considering James River Academy for your child. To begin enrollment, you’ll create a secure Brightwheel account. This allows us to:

  • Safely collect your child’s information
  • Complete required forms digitally
  • Protect your family’s data
  • Keep all communication in one easy place

Brightwheel is the same trusted system we use daily for parent updates, messaging, and billing — so getting started now makes everything seamless later. This is where partnership begins.

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Already have a Brightwheel account? Simply log in to continue.

We use Brightwheel to keep family information secure and communication clear. This allows us to protect your child’s information and serve you with excellence from your very first interaction.