Almost Paradise In North Idaho

Episode #44 9B Family Foundations School creator Charli Turner & principal Julie Montgomery


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From a pinkie-swear in childhood to heading up a private, non-profit, Bible-based pre and K-12 school, these two ladies have come a long way to now serve families in Boundary and Bonner Counties.

While Ted concentrates on celebrating Charli,s climb up his staircase to his office/studio and focuses on why the school's mascot is a Ram instead of a Moose, Charli and Julie focuses on the school's pillars of curriculum that are bible based and includes:

  • Mystery of History
  • Mike Rowe Work Ethics Curriculum and the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge
  • Science that emphasizes exploring, exploring and more exploring
  • Dave Ramsey Personal Finance
  • A student run business of a thrift sore and coffee shop
  • Cursive handwriting
  • Foreign Language
  • Mathematics
  • Skill Days
  • Mentorship programs with local businesses
  • Student Character Development

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Although starting with just a few dollars in the bank a couple years ago, the school has grown significantly and with the recent passage of Idaho House Bill 93 the school's future looks promising and exciting.

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