Schools

 

Brightly Shining Future

We’re passionate about learning at KVC Academy and understand that sometimes we all just need a helping hand to discover the strength within.

Each year, our Academy educates over 400 children who struggle in a traditional school setting because of factors beyond their control. Our schools operate in Columbia, St. James, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cameron, Lebanon, Boonville, Missouri, and partner with nearly 100 school districts across Missouri.

We are nationally accredited with the prestigious Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), so you can be confident that your child is getting a high-quality education that adheres to the demanding standards placed on the most prestigious private schools. KVC  Academy also is approved by both Missouri’s and Illinois’ departments of elementary and secondary education.

Our schools support your child’s goals, whether that’s graduating from high school, returning to a traditional school setting, continuing on to post-secondary, vocational or technical training, or preparing to enter the workforce.

 

To learn more about our schools and enrollment process, please call us at (844) 424-3577

KVC Academy – Boonville

  • Currently 26 students (Projected Average – 30 students)
  • Principal/Director of Special Education – Erika Rackers. She has 12 years of public school teaching experience, and is certified in the Neurosequential Model in Education©. She has a master’s in administration and leadership from Capella University and a bachelor’s in elementary education from Lincoln University.
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  • Located at 814 Locust St., Boonville, MO 65233
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KVC Academy – Cameron

KVC Academy – Columbia

  • Currently 20 Residential students (Projected Average – 30 students); 22 Day Treatment students (Projected Average – 30 students)
  • Principal/Director of Special Education – Erika Rackers. She previously served as the school’s instructional coach and elementary level teacher. She also has 12 years of public school teaching experience, and is certified in the Neurosequential Model in Education©. She has a master’s in administration and leadership from Capella University and a bachelor’s in elementary education from Lincoln University.
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  • Located at 409 Vandiver West Building 7, Columbia MO 65202
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KVC Academy Edgewood – St. Louis

  • Currently 72 students (Projected Average – 80 Students)
  • Principal/Director of Special Education – Kaysi Rinks. Before being named to lead the school in 2020, Rinks served as GCA’s associate director and as a trauma-informed education trainer. She has been an elementary school teacher at multiple public and private schools. Her master’s in education in administration is from Southwest Baptist University.
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  • Located at 330 N. Gore Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119
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KVC Academy – Kansas City

KVC Niles – Kansas City

  • Currently 28 Residential students ; 10 Day Treatment students
  • Prep School Administrator – Lindsey Russell, MS, EdS. Lindsey Russell serves as the KVC Niles Prep School Administrator where she manages the Niles Prep School and coordinates education by developing strong relationships with staff, students, caregivers and community partners. She has more than 15 years of experience working in education, with 12 years as a special education teacher and 3 years in school administration. Lindsey received a bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master’s degree in special education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and an education specialist degree in leadership and administration at the University of Central Missouri.
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  • Located at 1911 East 23rd St., Kansas City, MO 64127
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KVC Academy – Lebanon

  • Currently 31 students (Projected Average – 35 students)
  • Principal/Director of Special Education/Statewide Curriculum Specialist – Pamela Dawson, EdD. With over 18 years of experience in special education, Dr. Dawson has served as a Teacher, a Process Coordinator, a Transition Coordinator, a Curriculum Specialist, a Principal, a Special Education Director, and a University Professor. Dr. Dawson came to Great Circle in July 2018 and transitioned with the partnership with KVC Missouri in April of 2023. She has a doctorate in educational leadership and a masters degree in administration from William Woods University, a master’s in education and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology, all from Drury University, as well as an Education Specialist Degree in Counseling and Psychology from MIZZOU.
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  • Located at 301 Hoover, Lebanon, MO 65536
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KVC Academy – St. James

  • Currently 58 residential students; 15 Day Treatment students (Projected Average – 20 students)
  • Co-Principals/Associate Directors of Special Education – Abby Swearingen & Tina Wheeler. Swearingen joined Great Circle in 2020 as an elementary/middle school teacher and has more than 20 years of educational experience. She has a master’s in education from University of Western Alabama. Wheeler has served in multiple special education administrative and classroom roles in public and private Missouri schools. She has a master’s in teaching and is a certified education specialist in school systems, superintendency and leadership.
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  • Located at 19410 County Road 3620, St. James, MO 65559
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Accreditations

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Sponsors of this Program

United Way of Greater St. Louis