The Thompson Family
How it all started
Jake and Alissa Thompson discovered Acton Academy in 2018 after hearing about the model from friends. They visited the original Acton campus in Austin, TX and were blown away by what they saw -- children who were deeply engaged, self-directed, and genuinely excited about learning.
They founded Heroes Academy in 2019 to bring learner-driven education to the Treasure Valley. What started with 12 learners has grown into a thriving Pre-K through 12th grade community, proving that when you trust children with real responsibility, extraordinary things happen. Today, families across the valley are discovering that same spark for their own children.
