Amy Butcher

Amy is the Head of School at Lorien Wood. In her free time Amy enjoys painting, reading, practicing hospitality, and exploring the beauty of God’s creation.

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Why Movement Matters: Reclaiming the Body in Education

Amy Butcher: Apr 16, 2026 1:00:00 AM

In today’s world, children are increasingly asked to sit still, stay quiet, and learn primarily through screens and paper. Yet this approach runs counter to how children were designed to grow and flourish. Movement is not a break from learning, it...

Charlotte Mason Outdoor education experiential learning

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Learning in the Cold: The Quiet Joy of Being Outside Together

Amy Butcher: Feb 12, 2026 11:04:55 AM

There is a particular kind of joy that comes from learning outdoors in winter. This past stretch of snow and cold has reminded us why an...

Outdoor education Integral Learning hands on learning

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Letting Our Children Struggle (On Purpose): Forming Stalwart Hearts for a Noble Adventure

Amy Butcher: Dec 11, 2025 5:00:00 AM

At Lorien Wood, we are committed not only to students’ delight in learning, but also to their formation. Yet we are living in a cultural moment when...

Integral Learning parent involvement experiential learning

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Grading as Formation

Amy Butcher: Nov 21, 2025 12:09:47 PM

At Lorien Wood, we see grading as a sacred act of stewardship. Grades are not the finish line of learning, they are mile markers along the journey of...

Integral Learning parent involvement experiential learning

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The Beauty of Growth Through Every Season

Amy Butcher: Oct 23, 2025 6:30:00 AM

Every school year carries its own rhythm. There are bright bursts of energy: the excitement of a new start, the joy of first friendships, the wonder...

Integral Learning Classical Education experiential learning

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When the World Feels Heavy

Amy Butcher: Sep 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM

There are moments when the brokenness of our world presses so close that we cannot ignore it. News of violence, injustice, or suffering shakes us,...

parent involvement

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Outfitted for a Noble Adventure

Amy Butcher: Sep 10, 2025 4:10:58 PM

At the outset of each school year, we return to the same essential question: Why are we called Lorien Wood?

Integral Learning Biblical Worldview

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Helping Your Child Transition Into Fall

Amy Butcher: Aug 27, 2025 9:32:37 PM

The end of summer always brings both excitement and a touch of hesitation. After weeks of slower routines, late nights, and open schedules, the shift...

parent involvement