A microschool for bright curious learners

Your child has a gift the world needs. Let’s help them unlock it!

Providing accredited, personalized, faith-based microschool education designed for how children are created to grow.

Clarity. Confidence. Connection. Capability.

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Accredited Program

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Enrolling K-6 for 2026-27

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8:1 Student-Guide Ratio

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TEFA Approved

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'Real World' Friday Field Trips

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Personalized Faith-based Education

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Accredited Program ✳ Enrolling K-6 for 2026-27 ✳︎ 8:1 Student-Guide Ratio ✳︎ TEFA Approved ✳︎ 'Real World' Friday Field Trips ✳︎ Personalized Faith-based Education ✳︎

Building Strong Learners

THE CRESTLINE CORE FOUR

Preparing them for life beyond school

Our Core Four guides everything we do, helping students grow academically, personally, and spiritually in a supportive learning environment.

clarity

Students understand expectations, their target goals, and know the path forward.

confidence

Students discover their strengths, embrace challenges, develop grit, and believe in their potential.

connection

Relationships with God and others matter. We build trust, belonging, and a sense of community.

capability

We equip learners with real skills for today and the character for tomorrow.

Conventional public education is no longer serving our kids, students may be bright and capable, yet they still come home drained, discouraged, or disconnected from learning

THE CHALLENGE

WHO WE ARE

Crestline Learning Collective is a Christian K–6 micro school in Frisco, Texas, serving bright, curious, gifted, neurodivergent, and neurotypical learners.

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT

Parent Review from Molly W.

"Carissa is exactly the kind of teacher I would look for and hoped to find. With a Master’s degree and years of teaching and counseling experience, she brings both expertise and heart to the table. She’s incredibly patient, connects easily with learners of all ages, and has a real gift for making things click. She has a great way of communicating with people of all ages! She genuinely loves teaching and helping others. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend her!"
Former colleague and parent Review from Sydney B.

"Carissa continually creates a calming and mindful classroom environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to express themselves academically and creatively. She places the needs and emotions at the forefront of her methods, ensuring each child feels valued and understood. Her approach to education is holistic; focusing not only on academic achievement but also on her students' emotional and social development. Not only does she care for the student, she also shows compassion for the parents. She makes a positive impact on all."
Parent Review from Reed S.

"Mrs. Sharp is genuinely patient and passionate about what she does. She is fantastic."
Parent review from Thara V.

"When I think about the type of teacher I want for my children, Carissa Sharp is the first person who comes to mind. A combination of warm, friendly, and inviting, she draws upon years of experience combined with her innate ability to meet children at their level. She embodies the philosophy of teaching the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. We appreciate her professionalism, her individualized attention, and the way she patiently worked with our child to achieve his goals. I highly recommend Carissa!"
Parent Review from Ken S.

“Mrs. Sharp is a wonderful teacher. She is very patient and mindful of my child's learning abilities and develops learning strategies that meet my child and she encourages a positive learning experience, making learning fun. My child looks forward to school with Mrs. Sharp and is motivated by the better scores she is getting in school, and she seems less frustrated with the learning process. Thank you, Mrs. Sharp!!"

The Challenge: Conventional education is no longer serving our kids

SOURCE: Jenkins
SOURCE: NAPE
SOURCE: CDC
SOURCE: EAB
SOURCE: EAB
SOURCE: NAEP

Crestline Learning Collective powered by Prenda drives engagement and academic growth

TEACHER TO STUDENT INFLUENCE
STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH
STUDENT PERSONALIZED PACING
STUDENT RATING OF VOICE AND CHOICE
STUDENT INTRINSIC MOTIVATION

meet the learning spaces

Is your child:

Bright but disengaged in traditional school
Bright but lacks motivation
Needs more challenge
Capable but would benefit from executive functioning support
Loves creativity, projects, and hands-on learning
Feels bored in traditional classroom settings
Thrives with strong relationships and individualized attention

Crestline May Be the Right Fit If You Want:

A smaller, calmer, intentional home-based learning environment
Strong academics without a high-pressure school culture
A Christian worldview woven into character and learning
More personalized instruction than a traditional classroom can offer
A guide who knows your child
Support for executive functioning, confidence, and independence
Real-world learning beyond the classroom! (STUDENTS LOVE THIS ONE!)
A school that values curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and growth
A bridge into middle school that protects your child’s love of learning
An exemption from state-mandated public school STAAR testing
An exemption from state-mandated attendance requirements (Families on Select/Travel sports leagues LOVE this!)

Crestline May Not Be the Right Fit If You Want:

A large traditional campus with competitive sports
A conventional report-card-driven model
A highly standardized, one-size-fits-all classroom
A drop-off-only experience with minimal parent communication
A school where every student does the exact same lesson at the exact same pace

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE CRESTLINE:

Meaningful academic growth! Students using Prenda’s research-backed and evidence-based curriculum consistently show 1.5 years’ worth of academic growth in one traditional school year
8:1 student-guide ratio
Personalized academics and flexible pacing where students can soar beyond their ‘grade level’
Student learning is not held back by others in the class who might need more support
Executive functioning and emotional support
Daily faith & character development
‘Real-World Fridays’ weekly field experiences and applied learning
Monthly service days that are faith-rooted and support student community engagement
Calm, relationship-centered home-based hybrid environment
Project-based learning focused on inquiry, research, creativity, and presentations
Frequent parent communication and collaboration

Looking for Something Different for Your Child?

Many bright learners don’t need more pressure. They need an environment where they are:

Understood
Challenged appropriately
Supported as whole children

Crestline intentionally keeps enrollment small so students can build confidence, connection, and a genuine love of learning! Kids deserve to love school!

Because Crestline Learning Collective is intentionally small, we begin with a thoughtful parent conversation to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

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Low-pressure. Personalized. Limited enrollment.