Why WAVE?
Prov 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Emily and her husband Dave started WAVE for one simple reason — their own kids deserved a place where everyone knew their name, and where they were never just another number.
WAVE (Wild and Victorious Education) was launched with the concept of combining Academics, Performing Arts, Martial Arts, and Adventurous Electives — taught by skilled, passionate instructors.
From day one, every WAVE student receives a welcome badge — so teachers know exactly who they are, and kids find their people fast. Friendships form that last well beyond the semester.
That's not an accident. That's how we designed it.
That's the WAVE difference. Community first. Always.
No volunteer hours. No donation asks. Ever.
Your only job is to be a parent. We'll handle the rest.
More about Emily
Since the age of 9, plans were in the works: move to NYC and continue training as a musical arts performer. After college, I found myself singing, dancing, and acting in the Big Apple and around the country.
After years of success in performing and directing, my heart shifted fully toward the Lord, and with that my life path shifted as well. Dave and I began a performing arts school and eventually, after a long struggle with infertility, a family.
Ultimately, the pull to homeschool became our focus matched with the opportunities and freedom of the Sunshine State. Watching our children grow here is a blessing beyond measure.
Currently, I spend my time enjoying parks and museums with the fam, researching health and wellness, performing karaoke in my kitchen, and singing on the church worship team.
Emily brings 50+ professional theatre performances across North America to every WAVE show. She has directed, choreographed, and starred in everything from Godspell Jr. to full-scale musicals.
Parents say: ‘My child lights up on stage here.’ With smaller class sizes than larger programs, every student gets real guidance and spotlight time.
