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Reimagine holistic and personalized
education rooted in nature, creativity and
reverence for human potential

Mission in practice

Students

Personalized learning
paths for students to
help them thrive in ways
that honor their
individuality.

Educators

Support in launching new
schools that embody
creativity, connection,
and innovative learning
models.

We offer students, educators, leaders and parents the connections and resources to ignite innovative learning and living.

Leaders

Leadership coaching
to strengthen the
capacity of
educational leaders
and visionaries.

Parents

Individual mentoring to
collaboratively design
personalized strategies
that nurture their child’s
development.

“Working with Joy Warner, Lora Shealy, Susan Ban, and Leslie Bragg—the dedicated team behind HeartHaven Consulting—has been a profoundly transformative experience for Bridges Academy. These four women embody a lifetime of dedication to whole-child education, and their expertise has been the foundational rock upon which we are building our dream of achieving private school status this coming year.​

We wholeheartedly recommend HeartHaven Consulting to any educator or group dedicated to starting a micro school or private academy built on principles of compassion, academic learning and holistic child development. They are not just consultants; they are pioneers helping to shape the future of education.”

Cheryl Latta

Founder

Bridges Academy

The 4 founders, Lora, Leslie, Susan, and Joy

Our Values

Learning as a Lifelong Journey

Education is not a destination but a continuous
unfolding of curiosity, wonder, and self-discovery.

Educator as Guide, not Gatekeeper

Teachers are visionaries and facilitators of growth,
not deliverers of information; we empower them to
lead boldly and authentically.

Humans are inextricably connected to the natural world. Prioritizing time in nature allows us to discern our path forward aligned with our personal truth.

Nature Provides Grounding and Guidance

Intellectual risk-taking helps learners adapt, innovate, and engage with the world meaningfully and view challenges as opportunities rather than failures.

Creativity and Innovation

Success looks different for everyone. True growth
honors the whole person (mind, body, and spirit)
leading to fulfillment.

Wholeness is the Foundation of Success

Intellectual engagement and informed
decision-making requires research, reflection,
and human connection.

Discernment and Critical Thinking

Every personalized educational path is created with
deep intention, aligned with values and vision.

Purposeful Design

The student must be the center of learning
experiences. Educational decisions must be
made with students at the forefront.

The Student is the Heart of Learning
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