About Us
Our Mission
At Agape School of Baton Rouge, our mission is to educate each child with an understanding of Christ’s love for him or her in a developmentally appropriate environment. It is our desire to meet our students’ individual needs spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively by abiding in truth and educating with excellence.
Every morning, when my kids get out of my car, I know that they are walking into a place where they are more than a name on a class roster; they are dearly loved.
Courtney Chiasson - Parent
Curriculum Overview
At Agape School of Baton Rouge, our instruction focuses on teaching the whole child in a manner that meets his or her individual needs. In doing so, students are taught with not only their grade and learning style in mind, but also their spiritual, emotional, and cognitive development.
English Language Arts
The BJU Press English weaves together the many writing, grammar, mechanics, listening, speaking, and viewing (visual literacy). All come together to provide students with a solid English language arts foundation so they can enjoy and effectively use God’s gift of language.
Handwriting
Handwriting Without Tears: As students progress through grades at Agape they will receive instruction on both print and cursive writing.
Phonics
Phonics First reading system, is a multisensory, systematic, structured, sequential, phonics-based, direct-instruction approach to teaching readers.
Science & Social Studies
BJU Press’s elementary science product line equips students to apply science to life by building foundational knowledge and skills.
Mathematics
Singapore Math fosters deep understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving, encouraging students to build strong math skills with a spirit of diligence and excellence.
Bible
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum explores both Old and New Testament Bible stories, helping children understand how each story ultimately points to Jesus and what that means for their lives.
Our Extra Curricular Activities
Middle School Sports
At Agape, we see tremendous value in offering team sports to our students. Currently, we have boys basketball, girls softball and co-ed cross country teams. Our goal is to continue to add more opportunities for our Pelicans!
After School Enrichments
We contract with local businesses and individuals to offer a variety of after school activities for our students. Current offerings include Soccer Shots, Volleyball, Crafts, Spanish, Middle School Bible Study and more!
In School Enrichments
Agape offers a rich and diverse enrichment program throughout each school day. Students have the opportunity to engage in activities such as foreign languages, art, music, gifted extension, physical education, library.
Meet The Team
Kelly Gonzales
Head of School – Principal; Co-founder
Ashley Viltz
Head Administrator – Curriculum Coordinator; Co-founder
Krysten Babin
Administrative Assistant
Natalie Arant
Front Office Administrator
Haylie Smith
Main Building Administrator
Gabbi Daniels
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Cara Prestridge
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Ginger Deroche
Kindergarten Teacher
Aimee Fitzgerald
Kindergarten Teacher
Emily Lee
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Kerri Blount
First Grade Teacher
Lainey Corley
First Grade Teacher
Catherine Petty
Second Grade Teacher
Ashley Beverly
Second Grade Teacher
Meghan Fong
3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher
Madeline Hardee
3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Nicole Marshall
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Amy Shilling
4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Camryn Sparks
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher; Middle School Math
Jacqueline Westerman
Middle School ELA & Foreign Language
Emily Wascom
6th Grade Homeroom Teacher; Middle School Science
Rachael Dearman
7th & 8th Homeroom Teacher; Middle School S.S. Teacher
Kristin Marler
7th & 8th Middle School Mathematics
Courtney Slater
7th & 8th Middle School Social Studies
Brenda Tull
Extension/Gifted Enrichment Teacher
Denise Mercil
Library Enrichment Teacher
Meg D’Arensbourg
PE Enrichment Teacher
Amber Hays
Music Enrichment Teacher; Middle School Worship Leader
Chantelle Jennings
Art Enrichment Teacher
Therisa Paige
Faculty Nursery Baby Room Lead Teacher
Laurel Broussard
Faculty Nursery 2’s & 3’s Room Lead Teacher
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Agape School of Baton Rouge admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other organization-administered programs.