"Helping families to home school in knowledge and confidence."

The Excelsior Academy (TEA) serves families who are home schooling their children, primarily in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. TEA is a nonpublic entity registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to supervise the education of students enrolled in home education programs.

In addition to enabling families to comply with the legal requirements of their state of residence, TEA provides knowledgeable consultation, curriculum planning, support, and problem-solving to parents and students in their home education endeavor. High school diplomas and transcripts are awarded to students who meet the graduation requirements set forth by their state education agency and The Excelsior Academy. TEA also hosts the Historic Gettysburg Home School Graduation Ceremony to recognize its seniors each June.

TEA Executive Director Wendy J. Bush has worked in the home education field for over twenty years and served thousands of students. She is a former elementary and secondary teacher, journalist, legislative liaison, and state-level support group leader. She has successfully home educated her children from kindergarten to graduation, with both receiving full scholarships and acceptance into the honors program of their first choice colleges.

High School and College Admissions Counseling:

High school and college admissions counseling services are TEA’s specialties. TEA is a member of numerous education and college admissions organizations and works closely with students, parents and colleges to enable a successful transition from high school to college. Contact TEA for more information on high school and college admission counseling services.