Meet the HOS | Lexington Christian Academy 781-862-7850 admissions@lca.edu CONTACT CALENDAR ALUMNI BLOG PODCAST PORTAL LOGIN MEET THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Leaders in Christian Education since 1946 John Khouri Head of School John Khouri joined Lexington Christian Academy in 2024 as Head of School. Prior to LCA, he served for 11 years as a faculty member and Dean of Entrepreneurialism and Global Leadership at Village Christian School in Los Angeles, CA. Earlier in his career, John was the Executive Director of The Woodcrest Schools, Inc., following a 16-year career in the tech and media industries. Originally from the Greater Boston area, John holds a BA from Brandeis University and an MA in Marketing Communication and Advertising from Emerson College. He is also a graduate of the Van Lunen Center’s Ascending Leaders program at Calvin University. Reflecting on his role at LCA, John shares, “I feel incredibly blessed to contribute to the legacy of Lexington Christian Academy. For decades, LCA has been a beacon of light throughout eastern Massachusetts and beyond, setting students on a path toward lives of purpose and service. I remain committed to supporting our talented teachers, coaches, staff, and families as we live out our mission to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences with a whole commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” News from the Head of School February 2026 September 2025 Dear LCA Community, As we reach the midpoint of our 80th academic year, I am grateful to share this Head of School Report and the ways our community is bringing Vision 2030 to life while faithfully stewarding the mission God has entrusted to Lexington Christian Academy. This fall marked an important milestone as we officially launched Vision 2030, our five-year strategic plan centered on a simple but bold aim: LCA students will fully embody the Portrait of a Graduate, equipped to lead and serve with distinction, impact, integrity, and faith in college and beyond. Since September, our work has moved from planning to daily practice—in classrooms, chapels, labs, and on fields across campus. Thanks to your partnership, Vision 2030 is already taking meaningful shape. This fall, our community contributed $461,000 in gifts and commitments toward our $600,000 annual goal, allowing us to begin implementation immediately and ensuring this vision is not merely aspirational, but active in the lives of our students today. Learning That Comes Alive Our Learning in Action platform continues to expand through senior internships, regional career exploration experiences, and a growing lineup of competitive co-curricular opportunities, such as Science Olympiad, DECA, and Model UN. These experiences reflect our conviction that learning deepens when students apply knowledge, explore calling, and engage the world with curiosity and courage. One highlight this year was our Career Showcase, where LCA alumni returned to campus to invest in students through stories of college, career, and calling. They spoke candidly about both professional realities and the ways their faith continues to shape their leadership and purpose. For our students, it was a powerful reminder that an LCA education prepares them not only for success, but for lives grounded in enduring faith. Check out the first portion of the event, the Alumni Panel, here Faith Lived Out Daily Faith in Action empowers students to actively live out their Christian faith through service, leadership, reflection, and community engagement. Rooted in James 2:17, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead,” this program cultivates a lifestyle of outward-facing, Christ-centered faith. The growth of Faith in Action across our community has been remarkable this year. At LCA, faith is not confined to weekly chapel; it is increasingly student-owned, vibrant, and visible in everyday life: student-led worship nights, Jesus Club, Bible studies, service squads, worship arts, spiritual leadership roles, and a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. Each week, students step into spiritual leadership, invite peers into deeper faith, and serve our neighbors with humility and compassion. These are not isolated events; they reflect a deepening culture where students are learning to articulate their faith and lead with Christlike character. Thanks be to God, faith is alive at LCA and shaping the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Our Spiritual Growth Team continues to lead the entire student body through this year’s spiritual theme, Unfinished. Even though we are God’s masterpieces, by His grace, He continues to form us, individually and as a community, for the good works He has prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) Reflecting the Character of Christ The Lionhearted Leadership Framework is a proprietary curriculum and practices for developing student leaders in the context of a Christian worldview and practice. This year, we piloted it with three distinct groups of student leaders, 72 students in total, and next year we intend to roll it out to additional leadership groups. Investing in Great Educators Vision 2030 rises or falls on the strength of our educators. None of the transformative learning at LCA would be possible without exceptional teachers, who model both excellence and authentic faith. Our Teaching Fellowship pairs early-career educators with experienced mentors to cultivate the next generation of innovative, student-centered teachers. Targeted professional development focuses on experiential learning and student leadership, ensuring our faculty are equipped to guide students in meaningful, real-world experiences. The Mentoring Improvement Program, launched by two veteran teachers, revitalizes the onboarding for all new faculty, walking alongside them throughout their first year with the goal of making a new teacher’s first year not only successful, but transformative for the students they serve. College Partnerships; we are partnering with Christian and local schools of education to recruit emerging educators into the fellowship and to offer current teachers continuing education in both subject-area expertise and Christian educational philosophy. Our first partnership is with Gordon College on the North Shore of Massachusetts. With additional partnerships launching this spring and fall, LCA is positioning itself as a leading center for the formation of exceptional Christian teachers. Strong schools are built on strong teachers. Investing in them is one of the most important ways we invest in our students’ future. Coming This Spring & Fall As we move into the second half of the year, our focus will be on strengthening what is already underway, preparing thoughtfully for the 2026 – 27 school year, and continuing to steward LCA Vision 2030 with care, clarity, and faith. In the third trimester of this school year, we will pilot a future-ready humanities classroom featuring modernized, flexible furniture for students and teachers that will support multiple modes of learning. Next year, we will launch Pathways — curated, industry-based journeys that connect courses, clubs, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences into cohesive, personalized student trajectories. Over the next two years, we will roll out more than a dozen pathways, giving students greater clarity and purpose as they prepare for college, career, and calling. We will soon convene a Campus Planning Task Force to uncover God’s plan to further develop our campus. This team will thoughtfully assess our current facilities and future needs, ensuring that any next steps faithfully support our mission and the students we serve. Looking Ahead with Gratitude and Hope As we continue to celebrate our 80th school year, we invite you to join our 80th Anniversary Chapel on May 22, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Together, we will give thanks for God’s faithfulness across eight decades and look ahead with hope to all He has yet to do in and through our community. I hope you are uplifted by all that is happening in our community. Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement, and your generosity. Whether you support LCA as a parent, alumnus, grandparent, or friend, your partnership makes this formation possible at a time when the world deeply needs Christ-centered leaders. We are grateful for you and confident in what God continues to do in and through this God-protected community. As we enter the Lenten season, I pray that you experience a peaceful journey to the Cross and to the day when we can exclaim to the world, “Christ is Risen!” With gratitude and confidence in our Lord, John Khouri Head of School P.S. If you haven’t been to our main campus on Bartlett Avenue in a while, come see our new front entrance canopy (a gift of the Class of 2025) and our lobby Vision Wall, where we will update the community on progress toward achieving our vision! Dear LCA Community, With great joy, I welcome you to our 80th academic year! 80 years of God’s faithfulness in providing exceptional Christian education—what a thought! This milestone gives us the opportunity to honor the generations who built and sustained LCA, giving our school its earliest traditions of stewardship and community, while setting our sights firmly on the future. Over the last year, we have prayed, listened, and planned together, and I am excited to share that our new Vision 2030 Strategic Plan is ready to guide us through the next five years. At its heart is our commitment that: LCA students will fully embody the Portrait of a Graduate, equipped to lead and serve with distinction, impact, integrity, and faith in college and beyond. The LCA Portrait of a Graduate is not just a set of aspirations; it is a blueprint for the 12 essential skills and qualities we aim to develop in every student. This plan commits us to delivering on all twelve in concrete, measurable ways. VISION 2030 STRATEGIC GOALS I’d like to share with you now the three strategic priorities of the plan. The first two will impact students starting this year and for the next five years and beyond. The third priority is sustaining this vital institution for the next generation of families, who seek LCA’s pillars of competitive academics and Christian formation experienced together. Paint the Portrait Through enhanced programming and pivotal experiences, we will develop students into influential global citizens prepared to shape the future with creativity, leadership, and faith-filled service. This means giving our students opportunities to discover and grow their God-given potential, whether on stage, in the lab, on the field, or in the community. New and enhanced programming, experiences, and services—several of which we have already begun developing—will include: LEARNING IN ACTION: Build out LCA’s experiential learning and applied academics platform FAITH IN ACTION: Create an active spiritual growth platform NEXT-GEN COMPETENCIES: Strengthen and introduce Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, and Robotics CIVIC LITERACY: Launch Government and Economics courses and co-curricular opportunities that train students to appreciate and engage with their communities as citizens to help ensure the durability of our American republic STUDENT LEADERS: Expand and strengthen opportunities and training for student leadership in middle and high school STUDENT ATHLETES: Identify and commit to growth and enhancement for Athletics and make proper investments to fulfill those promises STUDENT ARTISTS: Identify and commit to mission-aligned value propositions for the performing and fine arts and make proper investments to fulfill those promises STUDENT RESOURCES: Equip students and faculty with skills proven to address trends in student social-emotional health and response protocolImagine the doors that will open for our students, their achievements, the lives they will touch, and the lasting impact they will make in their communities if we make these programs a reality together. Grow Great Educators Teachers are the pillars of any school. At LCA, our teachers stand out because they are mission-minded and devoted to shaping lives. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining this new generation of top professionals to mentor students with excellence. Initiatives include: FACULTY FOR THE LONG-TERM: Adopt competitive, innovative strategies to attract, retain, and develop exceptional, resilient teachers who love students and Christ and aren’t shy about showing it CRAFTING THE DREAM JOB: Pioneer adaptive strategies to address evolving employee expectations, workplace dynamics, and thriving indicatorsImagine a school where teachers have everything they need to thrive, and a culture that makes their work deeply fulfilling. Now picture the students (learning, growing, and flourishing) because their educators are inspired and empowered every single day… Pursue God’s Plan We are absolutely committed to understanding and stewarding God’s unique calling for LCA over the next 25+ years. Our first step is investigation and feasibility to ensure wise use of resources and only impactful investments that advance our mission so that LCA and its community thrive for generations to come. How will we do this? LONG-RANGE PLAN: Initiate the monumental tasks of idealizing the school God wants us to be moving forward, auditing current use of resources, exploring potential capital investments, and right-sizing the school for 2050 MARKET POSITIONING: Raise and leverage LCA’s position as a model Christian school to drive advancement, faculty recruitment, and retentionNow imagine the generations to come: 80 more years of LCA alumni excelling in every field, standing firm in the promises of the Gospel, living confidently as children of God, and carrying His Kingdom impact to every corner of the world. VISION 2030 IS ALREADY UNDERWAY Before we even finalized the plan, our community responded with remarkable generosity: over $600,000 in giving last school year. Those gifts jump-started several action steps towards our goal, including: FUTURE-READY CLASSROOM PILOT: Engaging designers and tapping academic research to create and build out a next-gen classroom tailored to diverse learning styles and future-ready skills HUDL: Investing in an athletic and arts digital platform for game film generation, performance analysis, and livestreaming (Stay tuned for invitations to stream the LCA Lions games this fall.) CHRISTIAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: Creating and piloting a proprietary, evidence-based leadership curriculum (“Lionhearted”), already executed with several student leader groups TEACHING FELLOWSHIP: Creating and piloting a proprietary, evidence-based fellowship for early-career educators to learn alongside veteran faculty (Our first fellow is already in the classroom.) IMAGINE WITH US A moment ago, I asked you to imagine with us, students of impact and influence, teachers here for the long term, and another 80 years of LCA. Throughout last year, we—parents, faculty and staff, alumni, and school leaders—developed a shared vision for our children. It is now our shared responsibility to steward this vision to life. Only with your prayerful consideration and financial support will we be able to paint the portrait, grow great educators, and sustain our school throughout this century, to His glory. We invite you to support the exciting work ahead, as this vision is something we can only accomplish together. Finally, thank you, truly, for the countless ways you continue to support our mission. Your prayers, your encouragement, and your generosity empowers us to shape students who will, by God’s grace, lead and serve with distinction in every community and in every chapter of their lives. Here’s to an anniversary year filled with gratitude for the past, fruit for the present, and bold strides toward the future. 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