Bringing learning to life in Richmond’s Northside.

Imago Dei means “image of God.” Every one of us bears His image. This truth is central to our name and permeates everything we do at Imago Dei Neighborhood School. We are committed to bringing learning to life for students and families in Richmond’s Northside through first-rate academics, a safe and nurturing learning environment, and strong family partnerships.

LAUNCHING FALL 2021

Imago Dei Neighborhood School desires to open to students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade in Fall 2021. We will add one grade per year through 12th Grade.

Our Vision

A diverse community of learners growing together in faith, wisdom, courage, and compassion.

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“We must bear in mind that growth—physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual—is the sole end of education.”

CHARLOTTE MASON

Our Mission

To offer a vibrant, rigorous, and holistic Christian education to families of all ethnicities and income levels in the Northside of Richmond.

Our Educational Approach

Imago Dei Neighborhood School will offer a gospel-centered, liberal arts education, rooted in the understanding that children are whole persons who uniquely reflect their Creator.

OUR MODEL

Our model is influenced by the work of educators like Marva Collins and Charlotte Mason.

An IMAGO DEI education will include:

+ A robust liberal arts curriculum to include diverse classical influences, a global view of history, and dynamic literature, art, and music

+ A cross-curricular approach that engages students in experiential learning, group discussion, narration, recitation, and nature study

+ The cultivation of wisdom and virtue in the whole child (body, mind, and soul)

OUR CORE COMMITMENTS

Discover how Imago Dei Neighborhood School will bring learning to life.

LAUNCHING FALL 2021

Imago Dei is committed to Richmond’s Northside. Our first campus home will be at 1704 W. Laburnum Avenue!

Our Team

Sara Kennedy
Executive Director

An experienced leader in operations and communications, Sara brings to Imago Dei a passion for the expansion of healthy educational options for families in her community. Her background is primarily in K-12 education, serving seven years on the leadership team at Veritas School and prior to that with Tianjin International School in China. A resident of Battery Park, she’s been a board member of the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute, and has served in roles with the Attorney General of Virginia and on Capitol Hill.

Alana Smith
Admissions and Community Liaison

Alana Smith is from Petersburg, Virginia and studied Theater Arts at Virginia Tech. Her background in theater as a performer, teaching artist, and director has developed in her a passion for education and for people. She is a wife, mom of three, and serves at Wave Church RVA in a number of ministries, including children’s ministry and the community outreach team. She is most excited about helping to build the Imago Dei community, making sure that students and families of all backgrounds experience warm fellowship, strong relationships, excellent academics, and the love of Jesus Christ.