Our Story

Since 2011, NewEdge Academy has offered the best in alternative education. Founder and Lead Kid Whisperer, Elizabeth James Johnson, came to the realization that the traditional educational system greatly underserved the vast majority of kids. She established NewEdge Academy to help kids get the most from their educational journeys, personally crafting unique pathways to get them to the life of their dreams, starting the day they begin.

As enrollment grew, Ms. Johnson brought onto the NewEdge Staff other like-minded, compassionate and skilled teachers. While they all share the same passion for alternative learning, each of them has a unique area of giftedness bringing a wholeness to the NewEdge educational experience.

NewEdge Academy continues to set children up for success.. They learn “the NewEdge way” mastering an array of fundamental skills necessary for post-secondary education, the work place, and life.

History

The founder of NewEdge Academy, Elizabeth James Johnson, has a strong experience in teaching dating back to 1990. New Age Academy was founded in 2011. Elizabeth is a respected expert who graduated from Harvard University with a BA in Psychology. When children are not succeeding in the conventional educational system, she specializes in teaching them how to achieve success. The most outstanding universities have produced graduates from their students. Her achievements and the praise from her numerous scholars say a lot, as well as tutoring, online and in-person programs, life counseling, teacher preparation, and parent mentorship are all provided at New Edge Academy.