CIMARRON SCHOOL OF LIVING EDUCATION
We seek to provide a middle ground for an education model that better fits the needs of families in our communities.
Redemptive Opportunity
Our vision is two fold- a model driven vision as well as a philosophy driven vision.
Traditional schools are geared towards a “one size fits all” environment. Homeschools are often limited in resources, connections, and support. We aim to enter into partnership with area families, giving a balance of the best of both worlds- homeschool and traditional school with a hybrid model of education.
Our approach to this education model is rooted in the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. This philosophy is more than preparing our students for a test, getting them into a good college, or even training our students for a job. This approach to education is about finding who each child is and how they fit into the world of human beings and into God´s creation. Our students work through ideas and knowledge by engaging them with a feast of learning opportunities and experiences that foster creativity and wonder. Each child is greeted as a whole person, capable and deserving of the best books, music, art, and more. Our staff is called to create an atmosphere where our students can grow in wisdom and knowledge, to mentor our children in the shaping of character, and to shepherd our students in truth, beauty, and goodness. The education environment within our Cimarron community is truly redemptive!
minda ciardi
Minda Ciardi is the founder of Cimarron School of Living Education. Minda has education degrees from Abilene Christian University and Stephen F. Austin University. She began her career in public education and now finds herself leading an organization committed to an engaging and life-changing educational experience.
Contact: admin@cimarronlivingeducation.com
Business Model
We have a tuition base business model. We don´t have specific data as far as the market size for homeschoolers in our area, but we have seen significant growth within our own enrollment just in 1 1/2 years. The Edmond Homeschoolers Facebook group has 2.2k members and one of the OKC homeschooling Facebook groups has 2.4k members. The United States has seen an increase of homeschoolers.
Our most powerful key levers for growth are currently retention and referral. 90% of our students re-enrolled after the first year. Many of our new enrolled students for the current school year were referred by existing students.