About
Above Reproach Academy is a faith-based private umbrella school, homeschool co-op and educational resource center located in Spring Hill, Florida. We serve homeschool, private and public school families throughout Florida with a variety of educational philosophies and backgrounds.
Our Mission
To equip families with the support and resources they need to feel confident, empowered and successful throughout their unique home or private education journey.
Our Vision
To partner with parents to provide a high-quality private or home education that unlocks the potential and passion in every child and prepares them to thrive in their future endeavors. We believe that this is a standard of education that is above reproach.
Core Values
Empowerment – Our goal is to generously share our gifts, strengths and knowledge with those around us and equip them to become leaders, critical thinkers, and innovators. We want our students to become the masters.
Integrity – We are committed to transparency, honesty, and a high standard of ethics in all of our operations and practices. We set a standard of high morals, courtesy and respect in all of our classes and programs.
Community – We foster a supportive environment of mentors, coaches, teachers, friends, colleagues, encouragers, and students to promote growth and learning, and a safe place to serve, contribute and practice new skills.
Excellence – We take pride in our programs, classes and operations. We are consistent, passionate, diligent and committed to success.
Why Above Reproach Academy?
Whether choosing our home education co-op, private umbrella school, social activities, or our highly acclaimed SOAR program, the end goal is the same. It is our desire to empower families to create a lifestyle of education. Our wish is for all of our scholars to develop a standard of integrity that is second to none, cultivate a desire to serve others, develop leadership and critical thinking skills required to challenge the status quo, and diligently work towards finding creative solutions as they shape our future.
Meet the Team
Kimberly Amee harbors a wealth of experience in the realm of education, amassing over two decades of service in the field. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching. With a strong background in administration, as well as extensive experience in both classroom teaching and homeschooling her own children, Kimberly is uniquely positioned to support families as they navigate their individual education paths.
As a respected community leader, she has witnessed the profound impact of providing families with the necessary support and resources across all facets of the educational spectrum. Currently, Kimberly has realized there is a great need for educational support in rural and suburban areas within her community and surrounding areas.
Kimberly has recently introduced a program to bridge the gap between home education, private school, and the public arena, allowing all students to benefit from a more personalized path of education. This program offers students the chance to flourish where they may have previously faltered. Kimberly believes that when given the opportunity, students will surpass expectations, removing all previously placed labels.
Kimberly Amee
Jeanie Ellis is the Assistant Director of the SOAR program, and a tutor, coach and teacher at Above Reproach Academy. She has 4 years of experience as a Program Administrator, Curriculum Developer, and Teacher for adult educational academies in the US and South Africa focusing on Leadership Development and Pastoral Ministry. She also has 2 years of experience developing and directing summer school and after school programs for teens living in Katwe, Uganda, and has served as a church Pastor, counselor and teacher for 7 years.
She has been tutoring, coaching and mentoring young people for most of her life, and has over 25 years experience in various programs, schools and ministries. Even at 5 years old, she enthusiastically taught classes to her 3 year old sister for as long as she would sit still.
Jeanie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Community Development in Sub Saharan Africa and a MPH in Global Health and Development. Her philosophy is that community development is most effective when individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. She lives in Brooksville Florida with her husband and homeschools her 3 children.
