Equipping 35 Orthodox schools by 2035
NOUS helps Orthodox Christians start and sustain schools — from homeschool co-ops to full parish academies — through coaching, curated resources, and funding. Join a growing network working toward one goal: 35 thriving Orthodox schools by 2035. Members get conferences, a curated resource library, and expert advice, all in one place.
Online only · November 6–7, 2026 · RSVP by October 1
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This new book offers a comprehensive assessment of Orthodoxy and classical education. It provides the historical, theological, and practical groundwork for returning to the traditional liberal arts rooted in the mind of the Church.
Every Orthodox educator, leader, and backer should own a copy.
Order from SVS PressAs converts pour into the Orthodox Church, the need for stable foundations has never been greater. We need more than just full pews; We need faithfulness. That starts with stable homes, a robust clergy, and a new generation of Orthodox teachers to help educate our children.
Currently, many Orthodox parish schools, private schools, and homeschool co-ops exist:
The 2035 Mandate:
35 thriving, sustainable Orthodox classical schools across the US by 2035.
NOUS offers direct connection to peers, school leaders, and experts so as synergistically to build stable schools.
We provide recommendations a set of vigorous, Great Books-aligned frameworks spanning multiple grades. The goal of Orthodox education is to follow the footsteps of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil, St. Maximos, and more who were masters of the liberal arts and had purified hearts.
We are working to generate grants from our NOUS Donor network. Grants are intended to create opportunity for launching schools or stabilizing existing schools going through generational transition. We also offer consulting to help newer schools with tuition planning, capital strategy, and fundraising campaigns.
Institutions require different foundations based on their mission and scope.
The Model: Parent-led communities meeting 1–3 days a week | 2-15 families | Focus on supplement and fellowship.
Our Recommendation
NOUS affiliates should tap the Homeschool Coop Resource Bank and receive Peer Support
The Model: 5-day schools and 3-day schools, often hosted by or connected to a parish) with a majority Orthodox student body and full administrative team | 10-100 families | Focus on professionalization, training, and annual fundraising.
Our Recommendation
NOUS members should go through the Herzog SchoolBox program, then tap Resource Bank & purchase consultant support
The Model: 5-day, full-service private schools in major metropolitan statistical areas. These schools have Orthodox leadership and many Orthodox families within a majority Non-Orthodox student body) serving the wider community with broad classical vision. | 50-250 families+ | Focus on institutional stability, generational success, and endowments.
NOUS Recommendation
Consider a St. Constantine School Partnership; and purchase consultant support
A sample of our growing list of Orthodox classical and non-classical schools across the United States and the globe.
We already have great schools!
Are we missing your school? Contact us to join the directory.
Directory last updated: April 2026
NOUS serves as a central hub. From here, you can find the knowledge and inspiration needed to integrate all parts of education for your community.
Baugher Group
A national executive search firm to help you hire the right leaders and staff. Helpful for aligning people, purpose, and performance so organizations can grow in a healthy and sustainable way.
Herzog Foundation
A startup runway and administrative excellence models.
NOUS Foundation
(Intended launch in 2027) -- Critical grants to fuel the growth of the Orthodox educational landscape.
Scriptorium Writing, Classical Academic Press, CiRCE, CLRC, and more
A substantial library of world-class classical curriculum for Orthodox Christians.
Research, interviews, and more to delight and instruct
Data-driven insights to support Orthodox school efficacy from NOUS, as well as OSI, Circe, SCL, and ACCS
Open-source ideas to get teachers going.
Documents for teacher training, policy, and other institutional resources.
Future Pipeline
Connecting priests and undergrads to St. Vladimir's, St. Athanasius, Hellenic, and Holy Cross.
Providing the tactical expertise required to build lasting institutions for the glory of God.
Strategy, Start Up
As a founding headmaster and Director of Advancement, Dionysius specialises in moving schools from initial vision to sustainable reality. Drawing on extensive experience from academic philosophy to capital raising and entrepreneurial operations, he helps boards structure endowments, secure anchor funding, and implement the NOUS "School-in-a-Box" framework.
Classical Education & Culture
With more than 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, founder, consultant, and trainer, Benjamin offers the why and the how to create a living classical education in your school or homeschool.
Could you use a fractional board member, admin, or development officer? We provide targeted, expert assistance to help your school thrive.
Assisting the Board with overarching strategy, training and recruiting, writing by-laws and policies, and high-level personnel decisions.
Supporting the admin team in hiring, interviewing, writing job descriptions, designing schedules and budgets, college advising, admissions, and web copy/design.
Assisting in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of teachers, alongside expert guidance in designing courses and writing rigorous syllabi.
Driving fundraising efforts, event planning, long-term development strategy, donor database management, and capital campaigns.
"I recommend Dr. Buhler's consulting services to anyone involved in homeschool or private education! Dr. Buhler's consulting with our non-profit over the last three years has been invaluable. From in-person meetups, to phone calls, to emails, he has consistently made himself available and listened to our needs: organizational layouts, budget plans, and legal guidance for filings... many man hours saved! He has an innate ability to listen to predicaments, diagnose the problems, and offer thoughtful routes for a solution."
"One of the unique strengths of St. Andrew Academy is its identity as a parish academy, deeply interwoven with the life of our parish, rather than simply being a private school serving the wider public. Dr. Buhler has skillfully navigated the complexities of this unique model, fostering strong relationships within our parish, working closely with our clergy, and integrating the rhythm of the church calendar into the academy's life."
"Wisdom through repentance."
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