About The Academy of Coastal Carolina

The Academy of Coastal Carolina was but a dream in the minds of Lauren Clemmons and April Varnam when they decided to go into the education business three years ago. Both public classroom teachers who recognized the need for one-on-one educational assistance in the Brunswick County area, Lauren and April opened up their own tutoring facility in 2003. They named it The Bright Spot Educational Enrichment Center. They continue to be a successful and growing center for children and teenagers to experience an increase in confidence and self-esteem through the concept of one-on-one tutoring. The Bright Spot is also responsible for Camp Sunshine, a summer day camp for children, as well as many other extracurricular/enrichment activities throughout the year.

With the success of The Bright Spot, Lauren and April began to seriously consider the idea of creating their own private school and met with Theresa (Terry) Cox, who had more than 20 years experience in both public and private school settings. After many late night meetings and phone calls, the rest is history. The three all agreed on a vision for the venture - The Academy would be not only a place for children to have access to the very best educational opportunities, but a safe environment that would foster strong values and confidence through learning; something hard to find in many school systems today. Invitations were sent, an ad placed in the paper and The Academy's very first Open House was held on the evening of May 4th, 2006. It was obvious that that word had quickly spread, as the three founders presented to a full house.

The Academy of Coastal Carolina has since experienced wonderful support from the community and has currently enrolled 40 students in grades K-8. These energetic directors hope that the success will continue into the 2007-2008 school year and that their mission to create strength in values and in academic success will be fulfilled though every student involved.



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The Academy of Coastal Carolina was but a dream in the minds of Lauren Clemmons and April Varnam when they decided to go into the education business three years ago. Both public classroom teachers who recognized the need for one-on-one educational assistance in the Brunswick County area, Lauren and April opened up their own tutoring facility in 2003. They named it The Bright Spot Educational Enrichment Center. They continue to be a successful and growing center for children and teenagers to experience an increase in confidence and self-esteem through the concept of one-on-one tutoring. The Bright Spot is also responsible for Camp Sunshine, a summer day camp for children, as well as many other extracurricular/enrichment activities throughout the year. With the success of The Bright Spot, Lauren and April began to seriously consider the idea of creating their own private school and met with Theresa (Terry) Cox, who had more than 20 years experience in both public and private school settings. After many late night meetings and phone calls, the rest is history. The three all agreed on a vision for the venture - The Academy would be not only a place for children to have access to the very best educational opportunities, but a safe environment that would foster strong values and confidence through learning; something hard to find in many school systems today. Invitations were sent, an ad placed in the paper and The Academy's very first Open House was held on the evening of May 4th, 2006. It was obvious that that word had quickly spread, as the three founders presented to a full house. The Academy of Coastal Carolina has since experienced wonderful support from the community and has currently enrolled 40 students in grades K-8. These energetic directors hope that the success will continue into the 2007-2008 school year and that their mission to create strength in values and in academic success will be fulfilled though every student involved.

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