ANSAA Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association

09/02/2026

What a great day in central Arkansas with school leaders from across the state! Thank you to the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, Allison Rodman, for guiding us through how to purposefully reclaim our time to better lead our organizations, sharing strategies to build shared trust among our communities, and so much more!

08/17/2026

Student Focused Teacher Led Conference The SFTL conference, held annually in early fall, is a professional learning opportunity for any educator, regardless of education role or educational environment. Our engaging keynote speakers and variety of breakout sessions, led by current and former teacher...

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

As part of the ANSAA strategic plan and our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are proud to announce the ANSAA Educator of the Year Award ⭐️.

From over 2,000 educators across the state during the 2025-2026 school year, we had four exceptional nominations, each highlighted on our social media over the last week. The finalists were selected based on their years of service, exemplary leadership, commitment to fostering a culture of learning, embodiment of their school’s mission, and their far-reaching impact both inside and outside the classroom.
🎉Please join us in celebrating the 2026 ANSAA Educator of the Year, Kristi Brackett of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School 💕

08/06/2026

Another wonderful day of learning with SUPERHEROES in Northwest Arkansas! Thank you for the resources, the challenge, and the motivation, Cathy with Tools for Success. Here's to a great school year!

St. Joseph Catholic School
1st Lutheran School
Trinity Catholic School
Ozark Catholic Academy
Oaks Christian Academy
Union Christian Academy
Christ the King Catholic School
St. Joseph School Paris AR
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
Life Way Christian School
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Fayetteville Christian School

08/06/2026

“I am a superhero because I am a teacher!” 📚

Thank you ANSAA Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and Central Arkansas Christian Schools for hosting an incredible professional development session today!

08/06/2026

What a great turnout in central Arkansas for our August teacher workshop! A special thank you to Cathy Toole of Tools for Success, for bringing amazing energy, great encouragement in how to revive rigor in the classroom, and an inspiring message to kick off the year 🦸‍♀️. A BIG shout out📣 to our host Central Arkansas Christian Schools for such a warm and inviting environment!
See you tomorrow Northwest Arkansas!

Blessed Sacrament School
St. Joseph School
Christ the King Catholic School, Little Rock
Valley Christian School
St. John's Catholic School-Hot Springs, AR
St. Paul Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School, NLR AR
Harvest Time Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Christ Little Rock School
Arkansas Catholic Schools
Russellville Baptist Academy
Southwest Christian Academy
Little Scholars Schools
St. Theresa Catholic School, Little Rock
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Our Lady of Fatima School
Holy Souls School
Kingdom Christian School
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
St. John Catholic School
The Anthony School
Mount St. Mary Academy
Central Arkansas Montessori
North River Christian Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
North Little Rock Catholic Academy - NLRCA
The Baptist Preparatory School
Conway Christian School

08/04/2026

Join us in celebrating the Finalists for the 2026 ANSAA Educator of the Year! These teachers were nominated by their school administrators based on -
✓Tenure at the school
✓Demonstrating exceptional leadership, fostering learning, and upholding the mission of ANSAA
✓Embodying and actively promoting the mission of their school
✓Extending a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to Juli Paddie, nominee from Pulaski Academy!
⭐️The Educator of the Year finalists and winner will be recognized during the August teacher workshops.

08/03/2026

Join us in celebrating the Finalists for the 2026 ANSAA Educator of the Year! These teachers were nominated by their school administrators based on -
✓Tenure at the school
✓Demonstrating exceptional leadership, fostering learning, and upholding the mission of ANSAA
✓Embodying and actively promoting the mission of their school
✓Extending a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to Amy Duggan, nominee from St. John Catholic School!
⭐️The Educator of the Year finalists and winner will be recognized during the August teacher workshops.

07/31/2026

Join us in celebrating the Finalists for the 2026 ANSAA Educator of the Year! These teachers were nominated by their school administrators based on -
✓Tenure at the school
✓Demonstrating exceptional leadership, fostering learning, and upholding the mission of ANSAA
✓Embodying and actively promoting the mission of their school
✓Extending a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to Kristi Brackett, nominee from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School!
⭐️The Educator of the Year finalists and winner will be recognized during the August teacher workshops.