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At Headwaters, we believe in the power of student voice, curiosity, and connection. The Headwaters School Magazine brings those values to life through stories from across our community.
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For 15 years, Misty Mathis has experienced Headwaters as both a parent and a professional. From the moment she enrolled her daughter at Primavera in 2009, Misty knew this was a different kind of school—one where children are seen, known, and truly respected. Inspired by what she witnessed in her own children, Misty later joined the staff and is now Assistant Director of the Elementary School.
Headwaters School is not accepting state voucher funds (TEFA) for the 2026–2027 school year. Our Board of Trustees made this decision to protect the educational autonomy and integrity of our program.
From her first steps into the Hummingbirds classroom as a parent in 2013 to leading her own Upper Elementary classroom today, Erica Parfit’s journey at Headwaters has been one of joy, growth, and purpose.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.