Our Mission
Novus SMART Academy (K-8) provides scholars with an extraordinary learning experience, where college and career begin in Kindergarten.
Novus SMART Academy (K-8) produces global achievers through high-quality academic instruction, character development, and relentless ambition for success in life.
Our Vision
Our Noble Core Values
BEACON OF JOY
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
HABITS FOR HUMANITY
We emanate JOY as ripples of inspiration, fostering a positive school culture of belonging(ness), acceptance, and character development for our scholars and families, teachers and staff members, and members of our school community. We empower each other to discover our inner happiness, embrace our unique talents, and make a positive impact in our world, full of endless possibilities.
We provide our scholars and families, and teachers and staff members, with experiences that are transformational and ignite their personal growth and character development. We promote values that cultivate self-awareness through the development of essential life skills, leading to purposeful lives and positive impact on our communities for generations to come.
We are dedicated to empowering our scholars and families, and teachers and staff members to break free from limiting beliefs by unlocking their true potential. We foster a school community where all thrive as changemakers, partnering together to model transformational leadership and stewardship, reaching new heights of greatness, and making a positive impact on the world.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
We believe our scholars and families deserve access to a high-quality academic educational experience that fosters a relentless drive for academic success, innovation, and personal growth. Through the implementation of rigorous curricula, our teachers, school leaders, and staff members aim to inspire and model a love for learning, critical thinking, and creativity. We are committed to creating a community of lifelong learners on their chosen college and career paths, striving for excellence in all aspects of life.
INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY
We believe in fostering rigorous learning experiences between our teachers and scholars as they question, discover, and pursue knowledge relentlessly. We strive to create a global community that celebrates the joy of learning, where curiosity is not only encouraged but cherished through high-quality academic instruction.
Meet Novus SMART Academy's
Founding Team
Our Founding Team is dedicated to strong governance and strategic oversight, ensuring Novus SMART Academy delivers a high-quality, innovative, and student-centered educational experience. Meet the professional experts guiding our mission forward.
Charles Frazier | Board Chair
Managing Attorney of Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier and Chair of the Governance Committee
LaTarsha White | Board Vice Chair
Assistant Principal of KIPP Nashville Public Schools and Chair of the Academics Committee
Daniel Kadeba | Board Treasurer
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Strategy of ForMotion and Chair of the Finance Committee
Celest Davis | Board Secretary
Credentialing Coordinator of Davita Healthcare and Member of the Development Committee
Andrea Coleman | Board Member
Exceptional Education Teacher of Amergis Staffing for Metro Nashville Public Schools and Founding Parent and Member of the Academics Committee
Dexter Peterson | Board Member
Exceptional Education Contractor Consultant of Metro Nashville Public Schools and Member of the Academics Committee
Erica Roberts | Board Member
Assistant Principal & Principal in Residence of KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary and Member of the Academics Committee
Barton Audate| Board Member
Senior Associate for Corporate Strategic Analysis of Fortitude Re and Member of the Finance Committee
Christian Hill | Board Member
Realtor and Experience Manager of Keller Williams Realty and Member of the Development Committee
Tatyana Polite | Board Member
Human Resources Business Partner of Ardent Health Services and Member of the Governance Committee
Jeremy Sager | Ex Officio Board Member
Executive Director of Novus SMART Academy (K-8) and Ex Officio Member of the Board of Directors
Brian Bradshaw | Board Member
Executive Director of External Affairs and Ministerial Development of Mount Zion Nashville and Member of the Governance Committee
Darius Moore | Board Member
Director of Recruitment and Talent Selection of Pruitt Financial and Member of the Development Committee
Patricia Pryor | Board Member
Assistant Principal of KIPP Nashville Public Schools and Member of the Academics Committee
Loni Vazquez-Hall | Board Member
Independent Financial Strategist of New Heights Development and Member of the Finance Committee