Statement of Inclusivity
Because Harding Academy believes that children learn from one another and that such learning may be enhanced by diverse experiences, opinions, and cultures, the school is committed to maintaining a student body and faculty that represent the diverse groups that make up the Nashville community. By encouraging children to appreciate each other’s differences—in race, culture, religion, gender, family structure, and socio-economic levels—the Harding Academy faculty prepares them to become citizens of the global community and the complex, multi-cultural world in which they live.
Community Engagement
At Harding Academy we believe that service learning and community engagement is leadership.
We intentionally create meaningful community engagement opportunities for our students – more than checking a box or going through the motions. True community engagement happens when we match a student’s passions and interests to a need in the community. It is our desire to make a real difference in Nashville and the world, not just to create good feelings or even “teachable moments” for our students. By showing what is good and productive about service learning, we hope to create an environment that will be attractive to others and a beacon of hope in the community.
Service learning empowers students to explore their role in the local community and beyond. At Harding Academy, we believe that authentic service is a form of leadership. Our goal is for students to make a meaningful impact in Nashville and across the globe. By highlighting the value and positive impact of service learning, we aim to foster an environment that inspires others and becomes a beacon of hope in the community.
Whether visiting area childcare centers or collecting food for Second Harvest Food Bank, picking up trash at a local park, or creating crafts with nursing home residents, Harding students learn what it means to be an active citizen in today’s world.
Service learning empowers students to explore their role in the local community and beyond. At Harding Academy, we believe that authentic service is a form of leadership. Our goal is for students to make a meaningful impact in Nashville and across the globe. By highlighting the value and positive impact of service learning, we aim to foster an environment that inspires others and becomes a beacon of hope in the community.
Whether visiting area childcare centers or collecting food for Second Harvest Food Bank, picking up trash at a local park, or creating crafts with nursing home residents, Harding students learn what it means to be an active citizen in today’s world.
Multicultural Assemblies
Harding Academy celebrated Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month and honored the invaluable contributions of Native American communities with a special guest, Amy Bluemel!
Amy, a respected member of the Chickasaw Nation, is a gifted storyteller, artist, and cultural educator. She shared the rich heritage, traditions, and history of Indigenous peoples through vibrant stories, music, and interactive activities. From exploring the origins of languages to experiencing the rhythms of traditional stomp dancing, students across all grade levels were captivated and inspired!
Inspiring The Mind • Nurturing The Spirit