Kingdom Centered Education
Equipping students with wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Welcome To Thalia Academy!
Kingdom Centered Education for 3rd - 6th Graders
Here at Thalia Academy, we believe:
- You came from and were created by a good, kind, loving, Heavenly Father who designed you with a unique Identity, Purpose and Destiny.
-
That King Jesus rescued you from sin, death and the grave when He died on the cross.
-
That Holy Spirit lives within you and will never leave you.
-
That as God's child you are the extension of His heart and authority on earth, which is the definition of The Kingdom.
-
That the purpose of education is to equip the sons and daughters of God with everything that they need to be a blessing and rule and reign in The Kingdom by serving the world well.
About Us
Our Mission
Partnering with parents to give their children an individualized educational experience while establishing The Kingdom foundations of identity, purpose, and destiny.
What sets Thalia Academy apart?
Have you ever noticed how the public school system keeps adding more and more days to the school year? Summer seems to get shorter and shorter.
One of the greatest upgrades that Beth Alexander has innovated, which makes Thalia Academy a superior choice for your child's educational experience, is her signature 130 Learning Day Format!
One of the greatest issues in the majority of public school options is wasted time. Wasted time is really wasted life. In the average public school system your child will spend 1,350 hours of their lives on campus spread out over 180 days.
Because of Thalia Academy’s intentional low student to teacher ratio, your child will spend only 720 hours over 130 days engaged in active learning. Despite spending less time in the classroom, because every hour spent in Thalia Academy is purposeful, your student will graduate each year with a broader exposure to (and retention of) all subjects than your average public school system student. Perhaps best of all your student will accomplish this while having more time to experience life and enjoy being a kid!
Beth Alexander
Founder/Teacher
Beth Alexander holds a Masters Degree in teaching from West Texas A&M University and has enjoyed a successful career in education for the last decade.
Her passion for seeing education done God’s way, without the limitations of man-made systems, has inspired Beth to leverage all that she has learned, discovered, and experienced toward becoming the innovative Kingdom solution to public education. Thalia Academy is the culmination of this God-given aspiration.
Beth lives in Amarillo, Texas with her husband of 18 years and 10-year-old daughter. When not enjoying family time or developing educational solutions, she can be found both choreographing and performing in various musicals produced by Amarillo’s amazing local theatre company.
Our Team
Shea Wooten
Teacher (3rd&4th)
Shea graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from West Texas A&M university in 2018. She has been teaching for 3 years, has taught 1st & 6th grades, and is EC-6 & ESL certified. She recently left the traditional classroom in order to stay home with her newborn daughter.
Shea is new to Thalia Academy this year. She is excited to continue serving students and providing a safe space for them to grow academically and socially. She strives to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, relaxing environment.
She lives in Fritch, Texas with her husband Preston, son Caden, daughter Mallory, and dog Polly. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her friends & family, reading, and shopping.
Cathy Cordova
Teaching Assistant (5th&6th)
Cathy attended Amarillo College and has enjoyed working with children for over 25 years. For 16 years she worked with children ages 3 to 4. For the past 9 years she has had the honor of working with children with disabilities.
Cathy lives in Amarillo, Texas with her husband of 34 years and has three children ages 24, 32 and 34. She also has seven grandchildren whom she adores very much. She enjoys family time and occasional vacations with her kids and grandkids. Cathy and her husband also like taking trips with their long time friends. Let’s just say she likes to travel.
Cathy has proven to be a blessing to Thalia with all the experience and mastery in the realm of education that she brings to the table.
Maryln Grissom
Kingdom Life Facilitator
Maryln obtained her Masters degree in Special Education from Sam Houston State University and has worked as a diagnostician for several years within the Texas education system.
In 2010 she received the Teacher of the Year Award in Special Education for the Texas Chapter Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. She feels her 25 plus years served in Texas education will allow her to equip all of God’s children with the tools needed to understand their authority to rule and reign the Kingdom and serve others well. Marlyn is beyond excited to be a part of Thalia Academy.
It is clear that her 25 plus years served in Texas education prepared her for equipping all of God’s children with the tools needed to understand their authority to rule and reign The Kingdom and serve others well. Marlyn loves being a part of Thalia Academy.
Melea Baker
Teaching Assistant (3rd&4th)
Melea graduated from Clarendon College with her Associate's Degree in 2001. She has spent the better part of the last 11 years working in elementary schools, most recently as a full time substitute for teachers taking extended leave. She is a Texas native and lives in Amarillo with her husband Chris and three kids, a 10 year old son and 14 year old twin daughters.
Melea is new to Thalia Academy this year and is excited to take her classroom experience to a new level in a smaller, more one-on-one teaching environment. She is passionate about education and loves watching children learn and grow.
When not in the classroom, Melea is either chasing her children to their many various extra-curricular activities, helping her husband with his business, reading, traveling, or performing on stage in her local community theatre.
Calendar
2022-2023 School Year
Block 1
August 1 - September 1
Block 2
September 12 - October 13
Block 3
October 24 - December 1
Block 4
January 9 - February 16
Block 5
February 27 - March 30
Block 6
April 10 - May 18
Curriculum
Overview of Learning
Topics covered in each subject during the school year.
7th Grade WILL BE offered for the 2023/2024 school yearMore information coming soon!
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Reading Language Arts
Reading Language Arts
Reading Language Arts
Reading Language Arts
- Comprehension
- Responding To Reading
-
Grammar
-
Spelling
-
Vocabulary
-
Writing Sentences
- Comprehension
-
Fluency
-
Story Elements
-
Grammar
-
Writing Conventions
-
Writing Process
- Comprehension
-
Fluency
-
Story Elements
-
Grammar
-
Poetry
-
Writing Conventions
- Comprehension
- Informational Texts
-
Writing Purpose
-
Writing Conventions
-
Research
-
Speaking Skills
Math
Math
Math
Math
- Whole Numbers
-
Basic Operations
- Basic Facts
-
Measurement
-
Money
-
2D Figures
- Whole Numbers
-
Money
-
Time
-
Measurements
-
Fractions
-
Graphs
- Whole Numbers
-
Decimals
-
Measurements
-
Fractions/Mixed Numbers
-
Order of Operations
-
Geometry
- Whole Number
-
Decimals
-
Ratios
-
Negative Numbers
-
Expressions
-
Equations
-
Geometry
Science
Science
Science
Science
- Matter
- Energy
-
Changes to Earth
-
Weather
-
Environments
-
Adaptations
- Matter
-
Sound & Light
-
Geology
-
Astronomy
-
Plants
-
Life Cycles
- Matter
-
M.E.L.T.S
-
Force/Motion
-
Sun, Earth, Moon
-
Organisms
-
Behaviors/Traits
- Matter
-
Density
-
Elements
-
Energy
-
Earth/Space
-
Organisms
History
History
History
History
- Community/Nation
- U.S. History
- World History Part 1
- World History Part 2
Kingdom Life
Kingdom Life
Kingdom Life
Kingdom Life
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
3rd Grade
Reading Language Arts
- Comprehension
-
Fluency
- Vocabulary
-
Spelling
-
Storyelements
-
Writing Process
Math
- Basic Facts
-
Place Value
-
Time
-
Fractions
-
Geometry
Science
- Matter
-
Energy
-
Natural Resources
-
Weather
-
Environments
-
Adaptations
History
- Community and Nation
Kingdom Life
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
4th Grade
Reading Language Arts
- Comprehension
-
Fluency
-
Story Elements
-
Grammar
-
Writing Conventions
-
Writing Process
Math
- Whole Numbers
-
Money
-
Time
-
Measurements
-
Fractions
-
Graphs
Science
- Matter
-
Sound & Light
-
Geology
-
Astronomy
-
Plants
-
Life Cycles
History
- U.S. History
Kingdom Life
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
5th Grade
Reading Language Arts
- Comprehension
-
Fluency
-
Story Elements
-
Grammar
-
Poetry
-
Writing Conventions
Math
Science
- Matter
-
M.E.L.T.S
-
Force/Motion
-
Sun, Earth, Moon
-
Organisms
-
Behaviors/Traits
History
- World History Part 1
Kingdom Life
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
6th Grade
Reading Language Arts
- Comprehension
- Informational Texts
-
Writing Purpose
-
Writing Conventions
-
Research
-
Speaking Skills
Math
- Whole Number
-
Decimals
-
Ratios
-
Negative Numbers
-
Expressions
-
Equations
-
Geometry
Science
- Matter
-
Density
-
Elements
-
Energy
-
Earth/Space
-
Organisms
History
- World History Part 2
Kingdom Life
- Relationship with God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
-
Identity and Purpose
-
Prophetic Activations
Parent testimonials
Thalia Academy has been amazing for our daughter. We love the family approach they have with each of their students. The students speak life over each other and learn to believe in themselves where they’re at even when they’re struggling in a specific subject. When issues rise up, Beth communicates with me and together we bring solutions to help my daughter reach her greatest potential without making her feel behind. This school has been a gift and an answer to prayer. This is not an ordinary school, this is a training center for Kingdom world changers and history makers!
-Alex & Cynthia M.
We are seeking all things Kingdom as a family. We were excited to enroll our child in Thalia Academy to have him learn Kingdom at his level from an original Kingdom monster in the Education Mountain.
It's been amazing to see him thrive in his education, build amazing friendships with children outside our city and most of all grow in his identity and discover his unique gifts. I've seen healing from his past living a life closer to God, growing with Jesus and conversations with Holy Spirit. I don't have to redirect him all day because he enjoys learning. The intimate classroom setting with Beth's engaging lessons have made school something enjoyable for someone who struggled sitting through public school. We appreciate and truly value what Beth Alexander and her staff have done for our son, our home and the future of our legacy.
-Amador & Rosemary C.
Thalia Academy has been such a gift for my daughter. It is a very engaging and well structured online educational experience that has fostered confidence, belonging and joy. Along with a well rounded curriculum...The learning environment is filled with genuine connection, heart, fun, and community. It makes my mama heart happy to witness her growth and overall thriving in Mrs. Beth's program.
-Jamie A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my student work be assigned a percentage grade?
What are the homeschool laws and requirements for my state?
The following website, Homeschool Legal Defense Association, has the laws and requirements broken down for each state. https://hslda.org/legal
Please note: It is your personal responsibility, as the parent, to research and meet the homeschool qualifications of your specific state. Thalia’s staff will do everything within their power to provide all documentation necessary as it pertains to their involvement in your child’s education, in a timely manner, so that you can meet all state requirements.
Parents will have access to a Google Drive folder that will catalog their individual students’ work and attendance logs.
What happens if a student misses a lesson?
The teacher will be in contact with you if a lesson is missed. However, it is the responsibility of the parent and student to revisit missed lessons and complete accompanying activities in a timely manner to receive attendance credit.