Laura and Jason Zachariah

 

Two years ago, when we decided to enroll our children at FRA, we didn’t just find a school—we discovered a community that resonated with our values and aspirations for our kids' futures.

Our family was moving from Louisville to Nashville, and when we arrived to tour FRA, the warmth and kindness were immediately palpable. Initially, we were looking for our son, Ean, but little did we know we would also be excited and ready to enroll our daughter, Lilly as well. The curriculum, mission, and blend of values and spirituality within a co-ed setting all felt like the perfect fit.

For the last year and a half, watching our children evolve at FRA has been the most rewarding experience. Ean found his passion in sports and extracurricular activities, becoming deeply involved and excelling academically. We have seen him grow into a student leader, expanding his athletic talents and emotional intelligence, which has been truly remarkable.

On the other hand, Lilly has explored her creativity and drive within the classroom, embracing new experiences and challenging herself academically. Although moving schools for any child can be daunting, FRA embraced and nurtured them, shaping them into the best versions of themselves.

FRA differentiates itself in many incredible ways, but its heart is the most important to us. The sense of belonging, the welcoming campus, and the genuinely caring faculty are unparalleled.We can quickly sum up our experience here: loving, embracing, and supportive. We’ve been welcomed into a resilient community that we feel isn’t only shaping our kids into the best they can be but our family as well.

Looking ahead, we are already excited for Ean and Lilly’s futures after witnessing the achievements of older students and knowing that our children are supported by a community that thrives on love and achievement. They're being prepared holistically—for college and beyond.

By supporting FRA, we’re supporting a mission unique to Nashville, and through our investment, we get the privilege of seeing it impact students, families, and our world at large.We want to teach the importance of philanthropy to our children and ensure that a place so dear to us continues to thrive.

We want to support causes and places close to our hearts, like FRA, which stands for values of kindness and connection. FRA's growth aligns with our aspirations, making it a natural choice for our support. It's where our children flourish and will continue to grow, and we're proud to invest in their future and the generations to follow them