A Christ-centered school is a refuge, an extension of the church, an anchor, and a launching pad.
Redemptive Opportunity
Students encounter Christian teachers every day who model character, grace and excellence. Teachers equip students with the skills they need while consistently demonstrating the love and grace of our Lord. St. Paul's is committed to keeping Christ at the center of all we do, prioritizing loving relationships, teaching with the whole child in mind, building bridges of reconciliation, and maintaining healthy rhythms of rest work and play.
morgan shillow
Morgan Shillow is married to Chauncey, a pastor in south OKC, and mother to three young boys. She and her husband both have a heart for education and the flourishing of all kids, especially those in their neighborhood. Morgan studied elementary education at UCO and obtained a Masters of Arts in school leadership from Gordon College. She felt a strong call from God to do life, ministry, and education in south OKC, but never imagined God would call her to lead a school. In 2019 she became the founding Head at St. Paul's Community School which brings the highest quality education to an under resourced area of the city. Leading St. Paul's is one of her greatest joys and she looks forward to the growth both in herself and as a school as she continues serving this beautiful community.
Contact: mshillow@spcsokc.org
Business Model
St. Paul's provides high-quality classical Christian education to low-income families in south OKC. We fundraise 90% of our budget so that the financial burden doesn't fall on the parents. We serve PreK through 5th grade and hope to expand all the way up through 8th grade adding a grade each year, if not beyond, providing as many as 3 sections per grade, totaling 480 students.
alivia henry
Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Alivia moved to Oklahoma to attend The University of Oklahoma and pursue an undergraduate degree in Human Relations and a Minor in NonProfit Studies. It was being raised by a single mother that ignited a passion to serve others. She knew she wanted to provide support and resources to families who lacked access as well as help strengthen families systems. Though she hoped to return to Houston, the Lord had other plans. In 2020 she joined St. Paul’s Community School. It was upon accepting the position she heard clearly from the Lord she was to stay in Oklahoma for an extended period of time. That same year she met her now husband, Scott who is also an educator. Since being at St. Paul’s Alivia has served in various roles, the most recent being Dean of Students. As Dean of Students she is able to provide support and resources to families as well as emotional and behavioral support to students. She is very passionate about St. Paul’s and cannot imagine working anywhere else. This past summer Alivia received her Masters of Science in Family and Child Studies with an emphasis in Family Life Education. After a busy season of life Alivia is looking forward to celebrating her first year of marriage in her new home with Scott.
Contact: ahenry@spcsokc.org