All About CHOICE
Get to know the heart behind CHOICE. On this page, you’ll find our mission, meet the team guiding the journey, and explore what makes our campus and learning environment unique. It’s a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and why it all matters.
choiceMission
Empower children with the SKILLS and BELIEFS necessary to live their POTENTIAL and their DREAMS
5 Core Beliefs atchoice
CHOICE: An Acton Academy Affiliate
As an Acton Academy, our mission is to inspire each person who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.
Our Beliefs:
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We believe each person has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
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We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.
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We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners.
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We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Our Promises:
We promise, through Socratic guiding and experiential learning, to encourage each member of our community to:
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Begin a Hero’s Journey;
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Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner;
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Develop a deep respect for economic, political, and religious freedoms;
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Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world, and the mysteries of life on Earth; and
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Discover your most precious gifts and learn to use them to serve others.
Founder's Why
Our Team
Hannah Dance
Lauren Orcutt
Jeanette Hughes
Stephanie Stagg
Bailey Mortensen
Challenge zone: Hiking up or snowboarding down steep slopes
Panic zone: Solo performances
Mentor: My mom inspires me to pursue my dreams
Favorite book: Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
Heather Jones
Challenge Zone: Multi-day biking trip through the French countryside.
Panic Zone: Lacking resources or know-how in a perilous situation.
Mentor and Why: C.S. Lewis, because he continues to tutor me no matter my life stage.
A (current) Favorite Book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Ben Allred
JeVonne Tanner
Kara Kisby
Paul Tanner
Marisa Hill
What is in your challenge zone? Not knowing the plan ahead of time or being spontaneous when it’s not my idea. --
What is in your panic zone? Participating in any kind of a water sport. --
Who has been a mentor to you and why? My good friends, Ashlee and Lindsey. They have both challenged me when my thoughts have been close minded, and directed me back to true principles so I can create effective applications in my life. --
Do you have a favorite book? I have a hard time choosing just one! Here’s my top 10: Little Men (Louisa May Alcott), The Way of Kings (Brandon Sanderson), The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho), 7 Habits for Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey), Dare to Lead (Brené Brown), Artemis Fowl (Eoin Colfer), The Thief (Megan Whalen Turner), Persuasion (Jane Austen), Animal Farm (George Orwell), Amazing Grace (Eric Metaxas), Bonus: Enchanted (Alethea Kontis)
We've got a new building!!
From a small rental to our own 3 acre property… our campus has had it’s own Hero’s Journey! We are so excited for all the opportunities our new campus is providing our heroes. A soccer field, a full sized gym, dirt for digging, trees, open studios… it’s an exciting time! We started in our new building the 2025/2026 school year!
Come see for yourself
FAQ
Still want more info? Check out our FAQ page—it’s packed with answers to the questions we hear most often. Things like “How much screen time do Heroes have?” or “What’s expected of parents—and what’s optional?” You’ll find clear, thoughtful responses to help you feel confident moving forward.