Our story
A school built around the children, not the system.
Cleveredge Educational Institute was founded on a simple conviction: small classes, skilled teachers, and real data make children thrive. Everything we do — from grouping to scheduling to assessment — is in service of that belief.
Jehn Boyd · Founder & Lead Educator
Meet the Founder
Jehn Boyd
Founder & Lead Educator, Cleveredge Educational Institute
I founded Cleveredge Educational Institute because I wanted to create the kind of school where children are truly known, challenged, and inspired.
Throughout my years in education, I have seen that students make their greatest growth when they learn in small groups, build meaningful relationships with their teachers, and receive instruction tailored to their individual needs. While many families must choose between large schools with strong academics or smaller schools with a more personal feel, I believed there could be a better option.
Cleveredge was created to bring both together: the academic rigor families want and the personalized environment children need. Here, students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on learning experiences, STEM innovation, literacy-rich instruction, creative arts, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving opportunities.
As an educator and doctoral student in Curriculum & Instruction, I am passionate about helping students build confidence, think critically, and discover their unique strengths. My vision for Cleveredge is simple: to create a school where every child is known, every child grows, and every family feels connected to the learning journey.
Education
- Associate's Degree in General & Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a depth study in Education and Social Sciences
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- Ed.D. Candidate in Curriculum & Instruction
Through Cleveredge, my goal is simple: to create a school where every child is known, every child grows, and every child is prepared to thrive in the future.
Our mission
To deliver a deeply personalized, academically rigorous education in a small-group setting that helps every child grow with confidence — and helps every parent see that growth clearly.
Cleveredge Educational Institute is a private K–6 school grounded in Christian values and a faith‑informed learning environment. All families are welcome.
Our values
- Rigor with warmth. High expectations are an act of respect for children.
- Evidence, not vibes. We measure growth weekly and adjust quickly.
- Small is the strategy. Class sizes are a feature, not a side effect.
- Partnership with families. Parents are co-architects of their child's progress.
Our philosophy
Children learn best when instruction meets them at their exact growth point. We group by readiness, teach in small groups, integrate the arts and STEM into core academics, and use frequent, low-stakes assessments to keep every child on a confident path forward.
Our growth
Cleveredge opens with grades K–6 and a founding class of just 10 students. As families grow with us, we plan to add grade 7 and extend this same small-group model into the middle grades.