--- title: Covenant Classical School Blog | leadership description: leadership | Read this helpful blog by Covenant Classical School to get insights into educating young Christians. --- [![Untitled design-9-2](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-9-2.png?width=495&height=108&name=Untitled%20design-9-2.png "Untitled design-9-2")](https://www.covenantclassical.org/) [Parent Links](https://www.covenantclassical.org/parent-links) | [Contact](https://www.covenantclassical.org/contact-us) [ 704.792.1854](tel:17047921854)     # Covenant Classical School Blog ### Never miss an update! Subscribe to our blog. ## [CCS Welcomes New Head of School](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/ccs-welcomes-new-head-of-school) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/IMG_6369.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/ccs-welcomes-new-head-of-school) In May of 2021 we welcomed our own Sarah Arensman to the position of Head of School. Working alongside the new Head of School, we are blessed to have Dawn Russell continue as our Assistant Head of School. We believe this administrative selection... ## [5 Tips for Engaging Introverts in the Classroom](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/5-tips-for-engaging-introverts-in-the-classroom) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Stock%20images/Two%20creative%20millenial%20small%20business%20owners%20working%20on%20social%20media%20strategy%20using%20a%20digital%20tablet%20while%20sitting%20in%20staircase.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/5-tips-for-engaging-introverts-in-the-classroom) Most people understand the basic difference between introverts and extroverts. Extroverts tend to be outwardly focused and are energized being around large groups of people, while introverts tend to be inwardly focused and gain energy being alone. ## [5 Ways to Calm Children's Fears Around the Coronavirus](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/5-ways-to-calm-childrens-fears-around-the-coronavirus) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Stock%20images/Open%20book%20on%20wooden%20deck%20and%20copy%20space.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/5-ways-to-calm-childrens-fears-around-the-coronavirus) Anxiety seems to be part of this world, and it is especially high as the coronavirus spreads across our country. Children are particularly vulnerable during times of uncertainty because they have less control than adults. With schedules interrupted... ## [Laziness .v. Leisure](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/laziness-.v.-leisure) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Stock%20images/Two%20brothers%20friends%20sitting%20and%20enjoying%20on%20the%20wooden%20bridge%20by%20mountain%20creek%20in%20beautiful%20nature.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/laziness-.v.-leisure) Why are so many Americans burned out and exhausted? We live in America, the land of opportunity. Our great country was founded on strong work ethic, but somewhere along the way we as a society have forgotten what rest looks like and how to do it... ## [P.E. and the Trivium](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/p.e.-and-the-trivium) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/pe%20blog%203.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/p.e.-and-the-trivium) God knows our bodies intimately. He knows how they were knit together and He made them well, after His own image. He made them for work and for love. Taking care of our bodies is our privilege. Learning how to move and perform complex motor... ## [History, Passion, Vision: Our New Leadership](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/get-to-know-laurie-thigpen-and-dawn-russell-the-new-leadership-team-at-covenant-classical-school) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/thigpen%20heads%20blog%203.jpg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/get-to-know-laurie-thigpen-and-dawn-russell-the-new-leadership-team-at-covenant-classical-school) CCS welcomes a new leadership team in the 2019-2020 school year. We are excited to have Laurie Thigpen as our new Head of School and Dawn Russell as Assistant Head of School. They took the time this summer to answer a few questions, so that new and... ## [Covenant Classical School Welcomes New Leadership Team](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/covenant-classical-school-welcomes-new-leadership) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Laurie%20%26%20Dawn%20blog%20post%20FB.png) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/covenant-classical-school-welcomes-new-leadership) At the close of the wonderful 2018-2019 school year, in which Covenant Classical School celebrated the opening of the spacious new addition to the building and enjoyed a significant growth of the student body, our community said farewell to our... ## [Perserving Tradition and Cultivating Community](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/perserving-tradition-and-cultivating-community) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/haycox.jpg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/perserving-tradition-and-cultivating-community) ## The Value and Purpose of the House System at CCS The CCS House System, a traditional feature of schools in England where students are divided into subgroups, was proposed by Bethany Haycox in the fall of 2013 and instituted by the CCS Administration... ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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