THE PHILOSOPHY
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“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to
have tried to succeed.”
–Theodore Roosevelt-
hello,
We are Jason & Candice, a local firefighter and business owner. We have two daughters; Olivia and Millie, two cats & a bearded dragon, and we are the owners of Apogee Tomball. Our journey with Apogee Tomball started when our (then 7) year old was constantly getting in trouble at school for fidgeting and not paying attention. She went from enjoying school to slowly dreading every morning that she had to attend. We wanted to find a place for her that would allow her to move around freely, take breaks and learn at her own pace. When we heard about Apogee Schools and the concept, we knew this would be that place. We also knew that there were many more kids out there just like her, so we decided to bring it to Tomball: for her and every other kid like her. We firmly believe that children should be given more freedom and autonomy over their education, and we're on a mission to make that happen. We believe that time in school should be spent learning more than just academic knowledge - much of it which will not be used in adulthood. Children should be learning life skills of many different ranges: communication, financial literacy, basic gardening & cooking, problem solving & critical thinking, and so much more. Together, with our incredible Coaches (teachers), we are executing our mission to empower free thinkers. We hope you'll join us.
Jason & Candice Gold
Travis is a dedicated educator with over 16 years of leadership experience from the United States Marine Corps and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in English and Media Production from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is committed to creating a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. With advanced teaching skills honed as a Basic Recon Course Instructor, Travis effectively communicates complex concepts and enjoys integrating practical applications into his lessons. He is excited to work with an Apogee school and believes their many proven methods of educating benefit our children’s futures.
Travis Nardi
As a long time native to the Houston area, Nicole Heredia loves being a part of the Apogee Tomball team. She has over 6 years of experience working with children and is also a mother of three. Nicole and Apogee Tomball share the same common values for our students and she loves working hand in hand together to help sculpt the next generation of leaders. Nicole is motivated to teach and inspire each child on a personal level. Her mission is to encourage our students to not only take pride in their education but to explore the innate curiosity our youth has and allow it to flourish in a supportive environment. Nicole is a wonderful asset to our already passionate group of coaches and her experience is an insightful addition as she values the work of life long learning.