About Get Classically Educated

Our Story

Why We Started Get Classically Educated

Get Classically Educated was founded out of a conviction that education should form thinkers — not just task-completers.

After years of experience in both traditional and homeschool settings, we saw a growing need for structured academic guidance that preserved the flexibility families value. Many parents desired a clear progression, meaningful discussion, and intellectual depth without committing to a full-day virtual school model.

Get Classically Educated was created to meet that need: a thoughtfully structured online classical homeschool program designed to cultivate independence and disciplined thinking beginning at age eight.

Our Mission

Our mission is to equip students with the habits of mind and communication skills that prepare them for life — not just academics.

We believe education should:
• Develop critical thinking
• Strengthen articulate communication
• Encourage intellectual curiosity
• Build personal responsibility
• Foster steady academic growth

Through structured weekly expectations and guided instruction, we support both students and parents without removing the flexibility that makes homeschooling meaningful.

Our Educational Philosophy

Our program follows the time-tested framework of the classical Trivium — Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric — aligned with key developmental stages.

Rather than emphasizing busywork or rapid acceleration, we prioritize depth, logical progression, and meaningful engagement with literature, history, and ideas.

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Meet the Founders

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Bonnye McCoy

Founder & Lead Classical Educator

Bonnye McCoy holds a Master’s Degree in Education and brings over twenty years of teaching experience to Get Classically Educated. For nearly a decade, she has specialized in classical education, guiding students through structured academic progression rooted in the Trivium.

Her interests in farming, science, and literature inform her teaching with both intellectual depth and practical perspective. As a mother of two and wife of twenty years, she understands the importance of education that strengthens both the mind and the family.

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Ava McCoy

Program Coordinator & Classical Instructor

Ava McCoy combines her passion for education with ongoing studies in business. Her commitment to classical education, alongside her creative interests in the performing arts, brings energy and balance to her instructional role.

Her academic focus and organizational strengths support the program’s structured delivery while encouraging students toward confident expression.

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Vallorie Thomas

Student Leadership & Communication Mentor

Vallorie Thomas brings patience, steadiness, and a strong commitment to leadership development. An active volunteer with her local 4-H chapter, she is passionate about cultivating responsibility and effective communication in students.

She holds an Associate Degree in Business and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Central Florida.

Stacey Thomas

Operations & Academic Support Director

Stacey Thomas is an experienced educator and entrepreneur with nearly two decades in education, including five years focused specifically on classical instruction. With a background in accounting and business leadership, she supports the operational and academic framework of the program.

As a mother of three and long-time advocate for agricultural leadership, she brings both discipline and heart to her role within Get Classically Educated.

Who We Serve

We serve families beginning at age 8 who value structured academics, intellectual depth, and consistent guidance throughout the school year.

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