Welcome from Our Head of School
Our mission is to create a learning community that encourages humanity, empathy, moral depth, cultural understanding, and intellectual freedom.
A Community Committed to Thoughtful Learning and Human Connection
Jase Turner
Head of School
Black Pine Circle School is a place of learning, belonging, curiosity, and joy. Each day, students are invited to ask bold questions, consider multiple perspectives, and engage meaningfully with the world. Whether exploring complex arithmetical operations, expressing themselves through music, tinkering in our maker space, or discussing literature, they do so in an environment that values both academic challenge and human connection.
Families are drawn to BPC for its transformational teaching and its commitment to fostering a learning community rooted in intellectual curiosity, equity, and integrity. Our families are deeply committed to our mission, and through true partnership, our students thrive. At BPC, students are not only preparing for their next academic milestone — they are learning to live with purpose, lead with empathy, and navigate a complex and evolving world.
Nurturing Identity, Voice, and Belonging through Learning
We believe a child’s education begins at home — where identity, values, and a sense of self are first formed. Our role is to partner with families, expanding each student’s world through new ideas, diverse experiences, and opportunities for intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
At the heart of our work are four core values: Curiosity, Community, Inquiry, and Voice. These guide our approach to learning and define our classrooms. Our teachers are mentors and collaborators who design inclusive, rigorous learning experiences that nurture independence, resilience, and reflection. Through Socratic dialogue, collaborative projects, and integrated arts and STEM, students build confidence, take academic risks, and grow as both critical thinkers and people.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational — not a program. We create space for every student and every family to belong. Our curriculum honors multiple perspectives and histories, because learning with and from one another is essential to a fuller education.
Preparing Thoughtful Learners for a Complex World
We see children as capable, competent, and full of potential. Our responsibility is to walk beside them — to guide, encourage, challenge, and celebrate them. At BPC, we hold students to high expectations while offering the care and support they need to flourish. We know that growth happens where challenge and compassion meet.
In a world that demands empathy, innovation, and collaboration, our students leave BPC ready not only for high school, but for lives of purpose, integrity, and impact.
I invite you to visit, connect, and experience the joy of learning that defines our school.
Jase Turner
Head of School
