"At Wheaton Academy, you won't be lost in the shuffle."
Derek reflects on what makes Wheaton Academy different.
Hear from Derek
I actually started out at a different private school, and I came to Wheaton Academy because I felt I wasn’t getting my spiritual cup filled there. But here, it’s overflowing, and I couldn’t be happier. Through the Bible classes and the chapels, I’m developing a really strong platform so that I can stand fast in my faith and deepen my relationship with Christ.
I think the faculty here embody Christ. They’re mentors; they really work with you as an individual and push you to be the best version of yourself. I can feel God working through them to impact me, and they’re a huge blessing.
I don’t feel like just another kid in the classroom, or another athlete on the roster. I’m part of a family. At my old school, it was pretty easy to get lost in the shuffle. But here, everyone’s important. There aren’t any divisions between people; all the students are social and friendly to each other, and I see freshmen and seniors talking all the time. It’s a little piece of heaven.