French Broad River Academy on Speaking of Travel Podcast FBRA was recently feature on a podcast! Marilyn Ball, host of the podcast Speaking of Travel, recently interviewed a panel of French Broad River Academy students and administrators to find out more about what sets FBRA apart. Here’s the episode recap from Marilyn: Did you know […]
FBRA Featured on Podcast Read More »
Woodfin Wave Next Door to FBRA On May 20, 2024, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported that Woodfin’s whitewater wave likely to be completed in 2024 as the only whitewater wave in WNC. French Broad River Academy is uniquely positioned to access the feature, as it will be situated right between our North and South campuses. For
Whitewater Wave Coming in 2024 Read More »
How tackling hard things benefits us all, by Tricia Chan Tricia Chan is the program director for girls at the French Broad River Academy, an independent middle school in Asheville. She has more than 15 years of experience working in education and curriculum design, and integrating nontraditional instruction with student development and transformational field experiences.
In Defense Of Challenge Read More »
ASHEVILLE, NC — French Broad River Academy, an independent middle school with dual programs for boys and girls, announces plans for construction of a new academic building for its girls program on its South Campus in Asheville. The project will establish an expanded and permanent home for FBRA’s Girls Program on the 3.3-acre riverside campus just
Announcing Construction of new academic building for Girls Program Read More »
This trip was more than just an adventure – it had been a journey of discovery, of connection, and of profound appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. Ellie Busse This past November my husband, Joe, and I embarked on an epic adventure with a wonderful group of friends. Our itinerary promised adrenaline-packed kayaking
By Lexi Chaize, Boys Program Science Teacher Experiential learning has been a cornerstone of the FBRA curriculum since we opened our doors in 2009. The 7th Grade Science Fair is one of the many ways we encourage our students to be creative, think independently, and actively engage with concepts, materials, and environments in order to
Igniting Curiosity at the 2024 Science Fair Read More »
As most of our community knows, music is a key component in our instruction at FBRA, and musical moments abound! All of our students learn to play an instrument and perform with their bands at school assemblies and in concerts on campus or at the Orange Peel. Frazier Worth, retired Boys Program teacher and now
Musical Moment with Mr. Worth & Dalton Howes Read More »
By Katherine Saul, Girls Program Academic Director Imagine the scene: you’re walking your dog in Montford Park on a sunny November day, and you come across a group of 25 neon-clad adolescents, engaged in enthusiastic swordplay and rambunctious stage fighting led by professional actors and directors on the Montford Players’ stage. They cluster in groups
FBRA Seminars: Engaging Students & Empowering Minds Read More »
By Will Yeiser, Executive Director & Co-Founder From the day I started teaching middle school in 2002, I knew I had to create an international travel and immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking country that went beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. Most people wait until high school or college for some type of study
“This Ain’t no Teen Tour… The Evolution of the FBRA International Field EXPERIENCE Read More »
By Stiles Rader and Sam Iatarola, FBRA Heads of Community Engagement Service learning is an integral part of our mission at French Broad River Academy. We intentionally build opportunities into our weekly field lessons to fulfill our mission of building character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. We independently clean waterways
Service Learning At FBRA Read More »