A mountain symbolizes a temple, a firm foundation of truth with a summit of one's divine mission, and an uphill path leading to an individual's great potential.

The highest symbol a mountain carries is that of a temple: a holy place, a place of revelation, a place to commune with God. Although we don’t attempt to compare our school to the holiness of the temple, we do expect Aspire Mountain Academy to be a place where the spirit is abundant so the students truly can be taught by the spirit as they are learning truths and making connections in a variety of subjects. We believe the spirit is the best teacher and so creating a spirit-filled environment is our highest priority. As we integrate secular learning with spiritual learning, we rely on the spirit to carry the truths of the different subjects and ideas into the students’ hearts.


Secondly, we love the image of the Superstructure of Knowledge in Ali Eisenach’s magazine, “A Meeting with the Principle.” In this image, she shows a pyramid that symbolizes our ascension in education, the apex being our divine mission. The base is a strong foundation of true principles such as sacrifice, discipline, charity, and joy. The next layers are seeking truth out of the best books, learning by study and by faith, seeking personal revelation, seeking wise counsel and guidance, seeking gifts and talents, and finally arriving at the apex of our divine mission.

This superstructure of knowledge, starting at the base and ascending to achieve one’s life mission, is a strong element at Aspire Mountain Academy. From kindergarten up through 8th grade, we teach true principles, woven throughout each lesson, to provide a firm foundation of truth. We also carefully select the best books, weave spiritual learning in with secular, and encourage and inspire the students to understand what gifts and talents they have that make them unique. We strive to incorporate each of the levels of the superstructure in their educational journey, especially encouraging the students, as they get older, to seek out and prepare for their divine mission.


Finally, climbing a mountain is a symbol of a challenge, a goal, or a great feat. Getting a great education takes work. Developing Christ-like attributes takes great effort. We don’t want our students to take the easy path. Instead, we want to help them expand their minds, increase their capacities, and challenge them to set goals that will stretch them both intellectually and spiritually. We want to inspire them, walk alongside them, and provide an environment that leads them on the uphill path towards their great potential.