Case Studies

The entrepreneurship program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy has become the defining model of how this innovative approach to education can transform an entire school--a model that program director Stephen Carter is now implementing in schools around the nation.

Stephen Carter began working with First Baptist Academy in the spring of 2023 after head of school, Teresa Chambers, attended the Entrepreneurship Symposium at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Teresa reached out to see if the entrepreneurship program could work in her school which ends at 8th grade. The answer was a resounding YES.

This project followed the Seed Tree Group method by starting in the fall with a semester-long deep dive into the four attributes of the entrepreneurial mindset including growth mindset, grit, redefining failure, and opportunity seeking.

Stephen Carter began working with Greenbrier Christian Academy in the fall of 2023 and worked closely with program lead Gary Wilson to implement the foundations of entrepreneurship curriculum with a group of twelve middle school students.

Gilbert Christian Schools launched its first entrepreneurship program in 2024, led by teacher Jason Pasquariello and powered by the vision of Principal Talbott Behnken. With strong support from school leadership and Seed Tree Group’s curriculum, students quickly embraced the entrepreneurial mindset, launching real businesses and transforming campus culture. What began as an idea became a thriving, faith-driven learning experience that continues to grow.

Peoria Christian School launched its entrepreneurship program in 2024 with a vision for energizing student life and creating real-world learning opportunities. Led by teacher Jennifer Sullivan and supported by Superintendent Angie Lyons, the program sparked joy and ownership through a student-run coffee shop—quickly becoming a colorful and community-building part of campus life.

Metro Christian Academy launched its entrepreneurship program in 2024 with the goal of turning theory into action. Led by teacher Tom Ribaudo and supported by Seed Tree Group, students now operate Metro MoJoe, a student-run coffee shop that has become a launchpad for leadership, collaboration, and purpose-driven learning.