WELCOME LETTER

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Agape School of Baton Rouge! We are a private institution that educates children Kindergarten through 7th grade. We will open 8th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. We invite you to navigate through our website to learn more about our school’s vision. More than anything, we hope that you understand our passion for teaching children in a Christ-centered and academically-rich environment.

For some time, “Dream School” was the unofficial name of our institution as we did exactly that, dream of a school that met the high expectations that we desire not only for our children, but for all children in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. Upon reflection of our school’s mission, we selected the name Agape School of Baton Rouge. Agape is the Greek word used in the New Testament to describe the self-sacrificing, unconditional nature of Christ’s love. As our name suggests, the heart of the school lies in a desire to teach the whole child- spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively with a strong understanding that they are deeply loved by our Heavenly Father. This speaks to the environment that we wish to provide for your child. Education always grounded in love.

At Agape, children will be taught in small-class sizes so that each student can receive the individual attention needed to be successful. We will offer authentic, hands-on learning experiences and rigorous research-based curricula. We recognize the responsibility and influence of teachers in the classroom and will provide certified, passionate educators. These teachers will not only serve as educators of the mind, but also of the heart. Our teachers will know your child, his/her interests, his/her strengths, and the areas in which he/she need support and guidance.

We are committed to partnering with families as we value the important role parents play in their child’s education. Communication between parents, teachers, and administrators will form the partnership needed for a successful and productive educational experience. Furthermore, we will operate on-site Monday-Thursday to reflect our belief that families are a vital component to educating the whole-child.

We encourage you to read through our website and contact us with any additional questions. We hope to see you in the near future so you can experience the Agape way.

Blessings,

Kelly Gonzales and Ashley Viltz, co-founders

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Agape School of Baton Rouge, Inc. shall offer all programs and services without regard to race, religion, national ethnic origin, gender, or age and shall not discriminate on any of these bases in the administration of educational policies or admissions.

FACULTY

Kelly Gonzales

 Head of School – Principal; Co-founder

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Ashley Viltz

 Head Administrator – Curriculum Coordinator; Co-founder

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Krysten Babin

Administrative Assistant

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Jaime McCauley

Pre-K Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Ginger Deroche

Kindergarten Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Aimee Fitzgerald

 Kindergarten Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Catherine Petty

First Grade Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Taylor Perez

First Grade Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Katie Andermann

Second Grade Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Rachael Dearman

Second Grade Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Meghan Fong

Third Grade Homeroom Teacher; 3rd & 4th Math/Science

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Nicole Marshall

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher; 3rd & 4th ELA/Social Studies

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Shelbi Wambles

5th Grade Homeroom Teacher; 5th, 6th, 7th ELA/Social Studies

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Abby Gautreau

6th & 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher; 5th, 6th, 7th Math/Science

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Courtney Slater

 7th Grade Teacher; Science/Social Studies

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Ally Hunt

Music Enrichment Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Brenda Tull

STEAM Enrichment Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Allie Marchman

Library Enrichment Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Meg D’Arensbourg

PE Enrichment Teacher

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Natalie Arant

Faculty Nursery Teacher (2’s and 3’s)

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Haylie Smith

Faculty Nursery Assistant (2’s and 3’s)

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Cara Prestridge

Faculty Nursery Teacher (Babies)

Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz

Therisa Paige

Faculty Nursery Assistant (Babies)

"The heart of the school lies in a desire to teach the whole child- spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively with a strong understanding that they are deeply loved by our Heavenly Father."

"The heart of the school lies in a desire to teach the whole child- spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively with a strong understanding that they are deeply loved by our Heavenly Father."