The Calderon Family

When we moved to Nashville 10 years ago, we visited several schools in the area, but there was something about FRA that stood out. We love about our school – the combination of academics, arts, athletics, spirituality, and service; the desire to develop a well-rounded, well-balanced child who is prepared for college and for life; and an environment where the values and morals we hold important, within our family, would be reiterated at school. We also loved the small student to teacher ratio and we wanted our children, and ourselves, to develop relationships with peers, parents, staff, and administrators that would follow them through the course of their education. FRA provides the full experience.

Our children are receiving the highest quality of academic education; they have exposure to the arts, athletic options to understand what it means to be part of a team; and they are learning how important it is to have a servant heart. They are building a strong spiritual foundation, while learning to respect and show acceptance for all religions and cultures. And, they are receiving these experiences from one place, where they can grow from pre-kindergarten through graduation on the same campus. That makes FRA more than a school; it is a place where, whether you are new family or one who has been here for years, can feel the sense of community and genuine care for one another. And, to us, that makes FRA unmatched in Nashville.

We began giving to FRA as a way to help fund the school’s mission, one that we strongly believe in; however, over time, it became much more than that. When you begin to see that mission help evolve, lead, and guide your children in their day-today lives, it goes from just “giving” to also “getting” in return. We give because we want to support the unique experience and environment that FRA provides our children during the most foundational points in their lives. We are lucky to have a globally diverse community made possible by philanthropic support, and we encourage all families to join us in FRA's culture of giving.