Ty Fischer
Recent Posts
A New Crest, a Renewed Vision, and a Steadfast Mission
- Now into our 25th year, Veritas Academy is unveiling a new look to our school crest.
- Our crest uses meaningful symbolism to share our school's story and value with ... Read More
The Words of Power: How We Train Kids to Use Words Wisely & Well
This article originally appeared in The Classical Difference magazine (a publication of the Association of Classical Christian Schools) Spring 2021 issue. Read on for a stirring glimpse of one ... Read More
Lessons We Learned From 2020
Good lessons result from hard circumstances.
I sparred with a friend a few times in high school. He was a talented boxer. He had a way of teaching me. As we moved around the ring, he would ... Read More
Keeping Christ in Class at Veritas
X is a strange letter. It marks the spot. We solve for it. It can serve as an unknown.
I remember, as a young child, the first time I saw the abbreviation “XMAS”. It was on ... Read More
A Concluding Hope for Our Kids: To Love Christ & Be Prepared for Life
I am a dad. That is one of the most important roles I am called to fulfill in my life. Being a father of four daughters is one of the most joyous, most difficult, most challenging parts of my ... Read More
Happiness Now or Later? Classical Christian Schools Offer Both!
As a father, I want my kids to be happy. But sometimes I have to make hard choices for the long term good of my daughters that may sacrifice their short-term happiness.
A lot of those ... Read More
Stranger Things: Unexpected Results of Classical Christian Education
If you have been following this series of blog posts, it would be evident to you by now that the Read More
Life Abundant: Good Soil Produces Grads With Gratitude, Grit, & Goals
As parents, we want happy kids who grow up to be responsible adults, with full lives characterized by thriving and joy that comes from a deeply rooted relationship with the Lord.
Read MoreScripture & Science: Teaching Kids To Love & Learn Both Well
Once, at a conference, a fellow Christian school administrator told me - somewhat jokingly - of this little exchange he had with a prospective parent.
“What about science?” the parent had ... Read More