About Us
At Thrive Christian Academy, our mission is to cultivate a fostering educational environment that enchants both mind and spirit. Our dedicated team is committed to integrating Christian values into every aspect of the curriculum and creating a nurturing atmosphere for holistic growth.
Founder and Teacher
I’m Pete Ball, the founder of Thrive Christian Academy, driven by a passion to create a learning environment where every student’s unique needs are met. I earned my professional teacher certification from the state of Idaho and graduated with a BA in Science Education from Western Governors University in August 2021. My teaching journey began at Finger Lakes Christian School in Seneca Falls, New York, where I taught science from 2015 to 2018. Later, I served at Priest River Lamanna Jr/Sr High School from April 2021 to June 2025. Through these experiences, I witnessed firsthand the limitations of traditional schools in truly meeting students’ diverse needs.
In March 2025, I felt God’s calling to start a non-traditional Christian school, leading to the creation of Thrive Christian Academy. My vision is a one-room schoolhouse where individualized learning thrives, students learn from those more advanced, and older students mentor the younger ones, fostering a community of growth, faith, and collaboration.
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