Kinetic Bridges Mission
Kinetic Bridges Academy equips students to grow in faith, confidence, and character as they boldly pursue their God-given purpose.
Kinetic Bridges Vision
Kinetic Bridges was formed to equip students for life after school. Our academic environment has been crafted to captivate students through multi-sensory learning. Our teachers sculpt lessons to reach our learners whether they prefer auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learning methods.
To honor the unique way God built children, we employ flexible seating, movement breaks, short impactful lessons with lots of review, and multiple opportunities for students to receive direct and intentional encouragement.
Statement of Faith
- Scripture: The Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is infallible, complete, and fully sufficient to guide and instruct our lives and our walk of faith.
- Jesus Christ and Salvation: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin as revealed in the New Testament. He is fully God and fully man, and He lived a sinless life. Through His bodily death and bodily resurrection, He provides forgiveness and redemption. Salvation is a gift that cannot be bought or earned and is freely given to those who seek God’s mercy, confess and forsake sin, and enter a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Christian Leadership: Board members, administrators, teachers, and staff are expected to be dedicated Christians who seek the Lord and live in alignment with biblical teaching, recognizing their calling to represent Christ and honor God with their lives.
- Creation and Human Identity: We believe Creation is a literal account as recorded in Genesis. God is the Creator and Sustainer of life; therefore, all life is sacred. God created each person as male or female according to His purposes.
- Marriage and Sexuality: We believe marriage, as taught in Scripture, is the union of one biologically male man and one biologically female woman in an exclusive, lifelong covenant. Sexual intimacy is reserved for marriage. Sexual activity outside of this covenant is contrary to biblical teaching.
These statements do not fully define every aspect of our beliefs. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, is the sole and final authority for what we believe. For the purposes of school doctrine, practices, policies, and discipline, the Board of Directors serves as Kinetic Bridges Academy’s final interpretive authority.
What Guides Our Work
Everything we do at Kinetic Bridges is shaped by these guiding principles:
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Progress over perfection
Growth matters more than flawless performance. We focus on steady forward movement, learning from mistakes, and building confidence through effort. -
Joyful collaboration
Learning is relational. Students, families, and educators work together in an environment marked by trust, respect, and shared responsibility. -
Relentless optimism
We believe students are capable of growth. Challenges are met with hope, perseverance, and the belief that progress is always possible. -
Creative focus
We value thoughtful problem-solving and flexible thinking. Creativity helps students engage deeply, stay focused, and approach learning with purpose.
Our Team
The Kinetic Bridges team is comprised of educators and leaders who passionately care about students and believe in their ability to thrive while growing in academics and character.
Our teachers work closely with students in small learning environments, allowing them to provide encouragement, accountability, and support so students find their own "glass ceiling". Leadership is actively involved in daily school life, ensuring consistency, clarity, and encouragement across our community.
Leadership

Amanda Nichols
Head of School

Amy Dascher
Principal
Faculty

Kyra Twibell
Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Coming soon...
2nd & 3rd Grade

Lynsey Letterman
4th & 5th Grade

Emily Owen
Elementary Specials

Jacob George
Upper Bible & History

Coming soon...
Upper Math

Jourdan Lunsford
Upper ELA
Staff

Erin Sailsbury
School Secretary

Jennifer Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor
Board Of Directors

Alex Clark
President & Acting Treasurer

Sarah Hansen
Secretary

Dr. Kent Medlin
Member

Dustin Raines
Member
A Trusted Community
For more than 5 years, Kinetic Bridges has partnered with families in the Springfield area who were seeking a different school approach for their children.
We are committed to building a stable, supportive school community where students are known, challenged, and encouraged to grow academically and personally.
