Welcome to the Mountain
A welcome and invitation to visit our campus from our Incoming President & Current Head of School, Mr. Patrick Yuran.
Welcome to Oak Mountain Academy! Whether you are discovering our school for the first time or are already part of our community, I am delighted you are here. I invite you to explore our website and discover what makes life on the mountain so special.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. At Oak Mountain Academy, families choose us for four main reasons: academic excellence, a faith-based foundation, dynamic opportunities, and a genuine family environment. Together, these commitments create an experience where students are known, valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
I would like to share with you why this matters to me personally. Imagine a child sitting in a classroom, doing everything they are supposed to do like listening, taking notes, memorizing information for the next test and yet somewhere along the way that child begins to believe education is just something to endure rather than an opportunity to discover. Well, I know that child because that child was me.
After nearly 30 years in education, I have come to believe that one of the greatest losses in our schools isn't a lesson that was never taught, but the potential that was never discovered. That belief is at the heart of Oak Mountain Academy. Through our personalized, faith-based approach and the MOVA Discovery Experience™, we challenge students to develop skills and acquire knowledge in order to make a difference and have an impact. Just as importantly, we surround them with a caring school family that celebrates who they are while encouraging who they can become. I am committed to honoring the traditions that have shaped OMA while creating new opportunities that will inspire generations of students to come.
As you explore our website, I welcome you to discover a community where academic excellence meets opportunity, faith inspires purpose, and every child's potential matters. Thank you for visiting and I look forward to welcoming you to The Mountain!
Patrick J. Yuran
Incoming President & Current Head of School
A Letter from Andrew C. Carnes
At OMA, we believe the best education begins with curiosity. It starts with a question, a new idea, or the moment a student sees something in the world and wants to understand it better. Learning is a journey of discovery. Our students explore their interests, ask questions, and discover how the world works while seeking to make a difference.
Discovery brings challenges. Our students tackle difficult problems, work with others who see the world differently, and learn that their first solution may not be the best solution. These experiences build confidence, encourage creative thinking, and foster academic stamina. Our faculty guide students through challenges by cultivating skills to think strategically and transforming learning into action.
At the heart of this experience is our community. The small-school environment allows us to truly know all students, celebrate individual strengths, and encourage each one's passions. Rooted in our faith-based foundation, we help students grow into empathy-based leaders who understand the importance of serving others. Together, this makes OMA unique and special. The Academy is a place where students are known, supported, and challenged to have an impact on the world. I invite you to visit our campus and experience what makes life on The Mountain so special.
Andrew C. Carnes
Incoming Head of School, Current Upper Division Dean & Director of Curriculum
