School for Advanced Studies Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at Spark Symposium
Leaders from the School for Advanced Studies recently attended the 2025 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools in Little Rock, hosted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center. During the event, the School for Advanced Studies was honored with the Trailblazer Award. Associate Head of School Aaron Pellowski accepted the award on behalf of the entire […]
How to Choose a School in Northwest Arkansas
Families in Northwest Arkansas have more education options than ever before! In communities like Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, and Fayetteville, families can choose from options such as traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools. Finding the right school for your family depends on what type of educational experience you’re looking for. Here are […]
What’s a Hellbender, Anyway? Fascinating Facts About the SAS Mascot
Meet the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas mascot, the Ozark hellbender! The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander native to the Arkansas region. Learn more about this unique mascot! The Ozark hellbender is one of a kind The Ozark hellbender is a subspecies of the Northern American hellbender—one of only three species of giant […]
Meet Alex Kihn: PE Teacher, Head Basketball Coach, Career Development
Meet Alex Kihn! Alex Kihn is a native of Rogers! He graduated from Heritage High School where he was a two-time varsity letterman in basketball, a three-time letterman in tennis, and an Eagle Scout. He has amassed 7 years of coaching experience at every level of the game. His passion for coaching and teaching started […]
Meet Samara Camyn: Art Teacher
The School for Advanced Studies is proud to have Samara Camyn as our founding art teacher! Her unique blend of artistic skill, passion for teaching, and enthusiastic vision inspires our students to express themselves. Find out how Ms. Camyn broadens students’ worldviews and sparks curiosity. Achieving a lifelong dream of becoming an art teacher […]
Meet John McGowan: History Teacher
John McGowan is one of our amazing history teachers here at the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas. Mr. McGowan is passionate about making history engaging and thought-provoking for his students. Learn more about what led him to a teaching career, and how he encourages his students to engage in deep discussions every day. An […]
Meet Ryan Trickey: Music and Performing Arts Teacher
Meet Ryan Trickey! A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Ryan is an accomplished Middle and High School Music teacher. He spent two years teaching K-12 Music, Band, and Choir in Kingston, Arkansas before spending the last six years as Band Director at Elkins High School and Elkins Middle School. In those six years, the […]
Meet Elizabeth Curington: Library Media Specialist and English Teacher.
Meet Elizabeth Curington! Ms. Curington has been an English teacher in the Rogers Public Schools for over 20 years. Ms. Curington has taught 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Her motto is “Every kid is a reader.” They just might not have found the right book—yet! Ms. Curington spent her childhood exploring the world through books. […]
Meet Raymond Herndon: Math, Music and Computer Science Teacher
We are excited to spotlight Raymond Herndon, who teaches Math, Music, and Computer Science at the School for Advanced Studies! A jack of all trades Mr. Herndon’s educational journey mirrors the diversity of his teaching career. Originally pursuing music education in college, Herndon later transitioned to computer science before finding his passion in mathematics education. […]
Meet Kate Cochran: English Teacher
Kate has been an educator in Northwest Arkansas since 2013. After growing up in upstate New York, in a small town called Unadilla, her family moved to Arkansas in 2000, and Kate enrolled at the University of Arkansas after high school graduation. While studying in Fayetteville, Kate met her husband, Thomas, who hails from Louisiana. […]