Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Dear Families, Welcome to the 2019/2020 academic year at Archway Classical Academy Arete. My name is Michael Naaktgeboren, and I feel honored to introduce myself as your child’s fourth-grade teacher. Below is some information about me. I was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I moved to a small town in middle Tennessee when I was three. My middle and high schools years were spent mostly in Iowa and Ohio. When I was a senior in high school, my family made the decision to return to Tennessee where I graduated from high school in 2001. I left for basic training a few months after high school as a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. I started my college studies at a small community college but was postponed when the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom III. Upon my return from duty, I moved to Kentucky to continue my pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. I attended Boyce College and in 2010 obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theologica...

Greetings Former 4B Families, It is hard to believe, but the summer is nearing an end. Soon I will be able to see your child again, but they will no longer be in my class, but across the hall in fifth grade. It will be bittersweet. I have so many fond memories of your children. It will be strange seeing new students sitting in your child's seat. I also want to say thank you for the great year we had last year. The children and I are recipients of your goodness. Your efforts in raising wonderful children are what allow us to enjoy the pleasures of spending time learning together. I did not say thank you enough. Your generosity was always present. You spent the time every day driving your child to school. You always made sure they had the supplies they needed. You always ensured they had clean uniforms. You sent them to school with lunches packed. You provided everything I needed when I asked for different items. You supplied the items for us to have fun celebrations. You regular...