Dear CPA Community ,
As we reflect on the 2021-22 school year at CPA , we see the transformative work of the Gospel churning throughout the life of our Academy . We see the relentless pursuit of our CPA teachers , the trusted partnership of CPA parents , the dependable service of CPA staff and leadership team coalescing in the growth and development of our students . And from the Board of Trustees : we are thankful for this work , and we are eager for what is yet to come .
Following a year marked by the uncertainty of a global pandemic , the fall of 2021 will always remind us to appreciate the beauty of community , learning together , and engaging the smiling faces of our students on a daily basis . We have celebrated campus growth over the past 24 months , seeing new facilities in robust operation at full capacity , already providing moments of meaningful connection for our students , families , and guests . The Institute for Cultural Engagement ( TICE ) hosted over 80 guest speakers : leading industry professionals , artists , creators , and storytellers making intellectual inroads in the lives of upper school students as they seek passion and purpose beyond the Academy .
CPA continues to lead important conversations for all Nashville families with open forums such as Parenting with Purpose and Perspectives , unpacking critical issues facing children and parents today . Our staff and leadership team honed efforts to honor the Academy ’ s history and clarity of mission , publishing The Story of CPA — The First 35 Years . This was an extensive undertaking nodding to great pillars of faith in our community , and it ultimately deepened our roots as we plant our feet firmly for the journey forward .
We saw moments of collaboration among students and teachers , critical thinking and problem-solving , special projects in the classroom that not only answered the how ’ s but the why ’ s — all facilitated by an extremely dedicated faculty . We saw grit in competition from athletes in the thrill of victory and lessons of defeat . We were captivated by the creativity and talent of artists at work in CPA Dance ’ s Masterpiece , mainstage musical Newsies , award-winning journalism and media programs , and more .
As a board , we say thank you to this community for your prayer and full-hearted participation . We look forward to serving as the next chapter of the CPA story unfolds .
Thank you ,
Hunter Connelly CPA Board of Trustees , 2021-22 Chair
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