CBS 12 Chat with Our Founder, Tyson Junkers

In the short conversation, our founder, Tyson Junkers, a father of three, discusses his journey of homeschooling his children during the COVID-19 pandemic and leaving his corporate job to open an Acton Academy school. He shares how the pandemic led him to take on the education role for his kids and how they thrived with project-based learning. After falling in love with the Acton Academy model, he decided to open his own school, which is set to open this fall.

The conversation also touches on the changing role of fathers, with more moms entering the workforce and dads becoming more involved in their children's lives. Additionally, Tyson mentions an upcoming event in June called Forged in Fatherhood to help fathers become more involved in their children's lives.