About Us
Our family believes that while everyone should have access to high quality, holistic education, that is not what all of our public schools are providing.
We are yin and yang. We blend the masculine and feminine, the physical and the social emotional. Creating a community education hub has long been a dream of ours. Now is the time.
Our son is now school age, and we want to make sure that he, and other young people like him, have the kind of school that will coach them to explore their interests, care for their bodies and minds, and create a life they love.
As an educator with 18 years of experience, Erika has focused on connection and community with students. Erika’s greatest strength as an educator is creating an environment where students feel seen, understood, and loved. Outside of teaching, Erika is a proud mama, wife, and friend, dedicated to always digging deeper to heal, love, and grow in community.
Joshua embodies the essence of a Renaissance Man, harmonizing his roles as a family man, musician, Army veteran, martial artist, and fitness coach with a passion for mentoring youth. His life, marked by service, discipline, and creativity, inspires a balance of tradition and innovation, guiding future generations towards growth and learning.
We are not doing this alone. 50+ fellow passionate Apogee school owners are on this journey at the same time. We will be walking through this process together and sharing what works and what doesn’t so that we can continuously refine and improve our schools.
We will also be working closely with our chosen families. The whole families, not just the kids. We believe that parents are the first and most influential teachers, and we want to help parents grow and continue to be the models that they want to be for their children.
Pamela Mallory is an Apogee Cincinnati Guide and Personal Training Instructor with a multidisciplinary background in education, movement, and community leadership. Being a Canadian-born Chilena, and growing up in London, Ontario - Canada, she brings a global perspective to her work with learners of all ages.
She holds a BA in French with a Minor in Spanish (2006) and a BS in Sports & Biomechanics (2009), specializing in functional training and coaching. Pamela’s educational approach is influenced by Montessori principles and critical thinking, emphasizing independence, curiosity, and whole-person development.
Pamela’s life is grounded in her faith and devotion to her family. She also is devoted to caring for Pachamama, Mother Earth, through her commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals both at home and in the community. Her professional experience spans roles as a DEI Coordinator, a Rehabilitation Technician, and a coach in multiple fitness disciplines, including personal training, group fitness, spinning, and swimming. She currently volunteers at a local non-denominational church, supporting the Welcome Center’s Español Team and assisting with teaching in the Kids’ Club for various grade levels.
Pamela and her husband are proud parents of two loving, energetic, and inquisitive children. She loves traveling, hiking, and being outdoors. She also values meaningful connection and enjoys working with individuals and small groups, as a friend, sister, or as a Reiki Practitioner. As a lifelong learner, Pamela is passionate about personal development and continuing education.
Her current favourite reads include: Boundaries with Kids, Let Them, and Beyond Religion.
Quotes that ground and inspire Pamela in her various roles:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” - Maya Angelou
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 - NIV
“What the hand does, the mind remembers” - Maria Montessori (so let children do things for themselves to learn, grow, and remember… they can do more than you can imagine or give them credit for)
We’re seeking families who want their children to be free thinkers, thoughtful stewards, and confident, compassionate leaders—who feel called to build something new and meaningful from the roots up.
For the families who know that the best journeys start with bold first steps.
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“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to
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–Theodore Roosevelt-
