Building Vision Through Classical Education with Jeremy Christensen

In this episode with Jeremy Christensen, I sit down with the founder and executive director of Freedom Classical Academy. Jeremy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—he went from growing up in a tiny town of just 250 people to securing millions in funding to build one of the top-performing charter schools in Las Vegas. Jeremy opens up about how his childhood experiences shaped his passion for education and fueled his drive to make a lasting impact. 

He shares the powerful story of starting his school from scratch, armed with only a dream and an unwavering determination. Despite facing countless challenges along the way, Jeremy never gave up. Instead, he turned each setback into the motivation to push forward. He also reveals how he discovered classical education and why it resonated so deeply with him, sparking his mission to offer a different kind of learning experience.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The power of questioning what you believe is possible
• How new environments can shift your perspective
• The difference between modern and classical education
• Why classical education focuses on self-actualization and timeless values
• What it truly means to be human
• The impact of including God in education
• The peace that comes from trusting God's plan
• The legal, cultural, and emotional challenges of launching a school
• What happens when you ignore God's call
• The surprising relationship between pain and leadership
• How classical education fosters true freedom
• Why Jeremy fills his cup to pour out hope and love
• The value of spiritual discipline when facing hard truths

About the Guest: 

Jeremy Christensen is a small-town kid who never imagined a future in education. After a life-changing mission trip to Brazil and an unexpected start in a charter school, he found his calling. Today, he’s the CEO and Executive Director of Freedom Classical Academy, where he leads with heart, purpose, and a strong belief in character-driven education.

Connect with Jeremy Christensen:

Website: https://www.freedomclassical.org/staff

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-christensen-6901614/

About the show:

Intentional Improvement is hosted by Erica LeMarr. The podcast features guests who share their success stories, detailing their journey to greatness, personal development experiences, and origin stories—who they were before achieving success. Through these conversations, the podcast aims to inspire you by providing relatable stories that encourage growth and self-improvement for a better future.

Connect with Erica:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericalemarr 
• Email: [email protected]