Coffee with the Superintendent

Clean Hands, Ready Hearts: From Levitical Cleansing to Leadership Clarity

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore Leviticus 14 and the intricate process of cleansing for those healed of leprosy—a ceremony that not only restored the person to community but foreshadowed the greater cleansing Christ would bring. In The Grind, we share updates on today’s Kindergarten celebration, a reminder to watch for possible weather-related changes, and highlight the evening piano recital in the church sanctuary. In The Add-Ins, we unpack how BBA is living out Accreditation Standard 12, Indicator 3, by building a robust and Christ-centered succession plan that prepares leaders across every level of our school community. From biblical cleansing to campus continuity, this episode is all about readiness—in body, heart, and mission.

Clean Hands, Holy Hearts: From Levitical Law to Christ’s Fulfillment

In this Mother’s Day episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we journey through the conclusion of Leviticus 13, exploring how even garments affected by leprosy required priestly inspection and cleansing—and what this revealed about God’s holiness, mercy, and preparation for the coming Messiah. In “The Grind,” we celebrate four special birthdays and honor all mothers in our school community. In “The Add-Ins,” we highlight BBA’s commitment to qualified, Christ-centered educators and share where we stand in meeting—and exceeding—accreditation standards. This episode ties together biblical insight, campus life, and our ongoing pursuit of excellence in Christian education.

Declared Clean: From Leviticus to the Living Christ

In the May 10, 2025 episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on Leviticus 13:29–44 and explore the intricate Mosaic laws surrounding skin diseases, priestly examinations, and ritual cleanness. We examine how these laws shaped Jewish society, pointed to the need for spiritual purity, and ultimately foreshadowed Jesus Christ as the perfect High Priest who alone can declare us clean. In The Grind, we celebrate the birthdays of Johanna, Ayden, and Mrs. Wallace, and offer an exciting preview of our summer day camp packed with crafts, baking, water games, field trips, and devotionals. In The Add-Ins, we examine Standards 11 and 12 of our accreditation process—highlighting our commitment to legal compliance and the employment of spiritually grounded, doctrinally aligned Christian educators. This episode draws a clear line from Levitical law to life in Christ, inviting our school family to walk in holiness, joy, and faithful community.

Scars, Stages, and Sacred Growth

In this May 9, 2025 episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we examine how God's redemptive design meets us in the most unexpected places—whether in the scar of a burn, the rhythm of school life, or the structure of professional growth. In The Holy Spirit's Water, we explore Leviticus 13:18–28 and how even boils and burns were used in Mosaic Law to teach discernment, holiness, and dependence on the priesthood—ultimately pointing to Jesus, the Great Physician. In The Grind, we celebrate preschooler Myla’s birthday and mark the final curtain call for our Willy Wonka production. In The Add-Ins, we highlight how BBA evaluates and develops faculty through intentional, rubric-based professional development that ties instructional excellence to student achievement and biblical worldview. It’s an episode about how scars can lead to sanctification, shows can spotlight our students, and strategy can shape our school.

Restoration, Celebration, and Growth

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we begin in The Holy Spirit’s Water by exploring Leviticus 13:9–17, where the laws concerning chronic leprosy remind us of the seriousness of sin and the powerful imagery that foreshadows Christ. We examine how Jesus, unlike the priests of old, didn’t just diagnose uncleanness—He healed it. His touch transforms both body and soul, and in the New Covenant, He brings complete restoration to those who are spiritually broken.

In The Grind, we celebrate six birthdays—Jayden, Tiani, Braddock, Bryson, Saleah, and Savannah—and spotlight tonight’s opening performance of Willy Wonka. We also invite families to join us for a summer filled with camp activities, learning enrichment, and faith-based fun.

In The Add-Ins, we dig into Accreditation Standard 10, Indicator 2, discussing how BBA conducts professional evaluations rooted in biblical values. We explain our process of creating personalized growth plans that reinforce our mission and Expected Student Outcomes. At BBA, performance is not just measured—it’s nurtured toward purpose.

Join us as we continue to seek excellence in truth, love, and learning—together.

Growing Teachers, Growing Disciples: Biblical Integration and Professional Development at BBA

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Farmer explores Accreditation Standard 10, Indicator 1, which emphasizes the importance of a professional development program that fosters a growth mindset among faculty while reinforcing biblical integration and a Christian philosophy of education. Learn how Berean Baptist Academy is implementing this vision through a peer mentoring initiative, monthly worldview training, and a commitment to excellence that aligns with both academic and spiritual growth. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or community member, this conversation highlights how shaping teachers shapes the future.

Refining Excellence: Using Assessment to Advance Student Outcomes

In the May 6, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we celebrate Ava (6th grade) and Axel (2nd grade) on their birthdays, highlight the Varsity Golf team competing in the Conference Championship at Gates Four, and cheer on our Varsity Soccer team entering the first round of the state playoffs. On The Add-Ins segment, Dr. Farmer unpacks Standard 9, Indicator 3 of the Teaching and Learning Domain in accreditation: how effective schools use assessment data to drive classroom instruction and long-term academic planning. Learn how Berean Baptist Academy is investing in training faculty to understand and apply data with purpose—because excellence is not accidental, it's cultivated.

Data with a Purpose: Using Assessment to Shape Christ-Centered Growth

In this May 5th episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore how Berean Baptist Academy engages with Standard 9 of the accreditation process—focusing on assessment and the use of learning data. Dr. Farmer walks us through how BBA is building capacity to track student growth, interpret assessment patterns, and train faculty to use data wisely. From understanding trends to applying biblical principles of stewardship, this episode underscores how Christ-centered schools use both truth and evidence to nurture the whole child.