2020-21 Annual Report Letter

10/1/2022

Greetings, MBCA families and friends:

Zucchini and yellow squash have been in season, and it was a special treat when a gardener friend of mine shared a bag of fresh produce. As you may guess, I didn't dig in right then; I went home and incorporated my vegetables into a dish. I sautéed them in olive oil, garlic, and seasonings, mixing in some diced tomatoes and onions – and scooped the caramelized goodness over rice. It made for a healthy, delicious dish that the entire family enjoyed.

Before you begin to think Mt. Bethel’s Annual Report has turned into a cooking publication, perhaps I should tell you that my little anecdote illustrates a point. Just as a delicious dish is a medley of varied flavors blended into one, so too is an educational experience. The MBCA Mission that incorporates academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning is a beautiful medley of individual components that produce a result that is more than the sum of its parts.

This annual report highlights the unique and individual experiences of a Mt. Bethel education, and just as importantly, the people who make them possible. In this issue you will find stories of student achievement, community support, hard work, and new ideas - all of which represent ingredients that come together to produce the result we call Christ-centered education.

My yellow squash would have been far less palatable if eaten alone, and it became much more inviting when paired with complementary ingredients. Similarly, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is a both-and experience, an education that does not separate the individual components of intellect and faith. We blend academic excellence with spiritual growth, and do so in a way that fosters a lifelong love of learning. It reflects the development of the whole student. So, on behalf of the wonderfully talented faculty, staff, and leaders of MBCA whom I’m so privileged to partner with, we hope you enjoy this update!

Blessings,

Dr. Jim Cianca

Head of School

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