The true measure of our success is found in the growth of each individual child. As our mission states, our program exists to ‘educate the whole child for a holy life.’ The realization of intellectual, social, physical and emotional potentials of each child can only occur within an environment that also nurtures the spiritual life of the child. In a society that rarely supports children’s spiritual growth, it takes the dedicated efforts of parents and the church to direct our children in the way they should go. The teachers and staff at T.H.E.O.S. are committed to serving our children in this critical effort.
Fr. John Chakos, Senior Clergy Advisor to the T.H.E.O.S., has served as an integral part of the formation and foundation of the school. In 1994, Fr. John Chakos, along with Dr. Christal Chaney, acted on their vision of providing an education for children in a Pan-Orthodox setting, by forming an exploratory committee of clergy and laity who shared this dream. Fr. John’s educational background coupled with his theological wisdom, mission work, parish experience paved the way for the roots of this blessed ministry to be successfully established in the Pittsburgh area.
Dr. Christal Chaney, Director/Principal of Three Hierarchs Orthodox Christian School, speaks on the history and philosophy of T.H.E.O.S. Dr. Chaney specializes in Educational Philosophy. She is a tenured professor at Park Point University teaching there for 20 years.
Listen to an interview with Dr. Chaney:
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Podcast courtesy of Ancient Faith Radio.
Hear more from Fr. John Chakos and Dr. Christal Chaney as they speak of the establishment of T.H.E.O.S.