Gifted Schools – Oak Crest Academy

Specialties

Oak Crest Academy, serving gifted and talented students, offers an alternative progressive education model for grades K-​8 with cutting edge gifted math and science curricula to provide our students an exceptional academic experience while integrating music, dance, foreign language and fine arts.

Our school provides cognitive development and cultivates interest in many electives. We provide a suite of project based classes that help kids develop critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, and learn to respect others and work well in a team.

History

Established in 2014.

Oak Crest Academy is a new private school in Oak Park for gifted learners.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeannie G.

Business Owner

Jeannie Gudith is a successful alternative education specialist, parent, teacher, author, and the founder of Community SchoolHouse and Oak Crest Academy. Jeannie holds a master’s degree in education and two certificates in counseling and leadership. Jeannie’s specialty is in helping parents create customized learning programs that maximize each student’s interests, abilities, and learning style while meeting long-​term goals for graduation and college acceptance.

In 2001, Jeannie started her own family and realized she wanted to teach them at home where she felt they would receive a more personalized education. Both of her children progressed at their own paces, and she realized how rewarding it was to watch them enjoy the whole process of learning. Jeannie returned to school in 2006 to earn a master’s degree in education, which was awarded in 2008. Her thesis topic was alternative education and homeschooling, and ever since she has had an unmatched passion for alternative education.