WELCOME LETTER
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Agape School of Baton Rouge! We are a private institution that educates children Kindergarten through 8th grade. 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 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.
FACULTY
Kelly Gonzales
Head of School – Principal; Co-founder
![Kelly (1) Agape Co-Founder Kelly Gonzales](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Kelly-1-1-348x400.png)
Ashley Viltz
Head Administrator – Curriculum Coordinator; Co-founder
![Kelly (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Vilts.png)
Krysten Babin
Administrative Assistant
![Kelly (1) Agape Co-Founder Kelly Gonzales](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Krystin-1-1.png)
Jaime McCauley
Kindergarten Assistant
![unnamed-16 Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-16-1-322x400.jpg)
Natalie Arant
Pre-K Teacher
![Natalie (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Natalie-1-348x400.png)
Haylie Smith
Pre-K Teacher
![Haylie (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Haylie-1-2-348x400.png)
Ginger Deroche
Kindergarten Teacher
![Ginger (1) (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Ginger-1-1-1-348x400.png)
Aimee Fitzgerald
Kindergarten Teacher
![Aimee (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Aimee-1-348x400.png)
Sara Dantin
First Grade Teacher
![Dantin (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Dantin-1-348x400.png)
Taylor Perez
First Grade Teacher
![Taylor (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Taylor-1-348x400.png)
Catherine Petty
Second Grade Teacher
![Petty (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Petty-1.png)
Ashley Beverly
Second Grade Teacher
![Ashley (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Ashley-1-348x400.png)
Meghan Fong
3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher
![Fong (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Fong-1-348x400.png)
Madeline Hardee
3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
![IMG_1163 Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1163-291x400.png)
Nicole Marshall
4th Grade Homeroom Teacher
![Marshall Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Marshall-348x400.png)
Jenna Moore
4th Grade ELA Teacher
![Moore (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Moore-1.png)
Allie Marchman
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher; Middle School ELA
![Marchman (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Marchman-1-348x400.png)
Rachael Dearman
6th Grade Homeroom Teacher; Middle School Social Studies
![Rachel Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-2-348x400.png)
Emily Wascom
Middle School Science Teacher
![Emily (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Emily-1.png)
Abby Gautreau
7th & 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher; Middle School Mathematics
![Abbie (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Abbie-1-348x400.png)
Brenda Tull
STEAM Enrichment Teacher
![Tull (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Tull-1-2-348x400.png)
Christine Fryoux
Library Enrichment Teacher
![Fryoux (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Fryoux-1-348x400.png)
Meg D’Arensbourg
PE Enrichment Teacher
![Coach Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Coach.png)
Amber Hayes
Music Enrichment Teacher; Middle School Worship Leader
![Amber (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Amber-1-1.png)
Gabrielle Daniels
Faculty Nursery Teacher (2’s and 3’s)
![Gabbie Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Gabbie-1-348x400.png)
Cara Prestridge
Faculty Nursery Assistant
![Cara Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Cara-1.png)
Therisa Paige
Faculty Nursery Teacher (Babies)
![Mrs. T (2) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Mrs.-T-2-2-348x400.png)
Ally Hunt
Learning Assistant; Elementary Worship Leader
![Allie (1) Agape Co-Founder Ashley Viltz](https://agapeschoolofbr.com/wp-content/uploads/Allie-1-348x400.png)
“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.”