Train Station Foundation
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 2:26
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​We believe that success is not limited to a single path. Just like passengers on a train, everyone may disembark at different times.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train children and teenagers to exceed academic and social standards, while meeting God’s standards.
Our Vision
We are training up generations of youth with strong family values and community connections, who are academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually equipped for their God-givven original, unique greatness through flexible and authentic learning experiences.
OUR STORY
Founded in 2023 by Areva Neely and Cassidy Kidd, Train Station Foundation (TSF) is devoted to supporting homeschool families by offering a biblically based, academically rigorous, hands-on curriculum for K-5 students, while also equipping middle and high school students with life skills, career readiness, and guidance.
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We believe that every child’s journey is unique sometimes we board the same train, but our destinations differ; sometimes we disembark together and follow separate paths. God has a plan and purpose for each young person.
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TSF recognizes the challenges that families and students face: finding meaningful academic content rooted in faith, developing life skills early, and exploring future options during the middle and high school years. Without clear guidance and support, potential can be left unrealized.
Our goal is more than just preparing students for college or careers. We want them to grow in confidence, character, and spiritual maturity, discovering who they are in Christ. We teach children:
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God loves them unconditionally.
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They each have a unique purpose.
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Comparing themselves with others can distract them from becoming all God created them to be.
Through hands-on learning, biblical worldview integration, leadership opportunities, and personalized support, TSF strives to nurture well-rounded young people who are prepared academically, spiritually, and practically for every season of life.
OUR FOUNDERS
AREVA NEELY
Areva successfully completed her Master's in Educational Leadership at California Baptist University in the spring of 2022. Additionally, she obtained her Master's of School Counseling with a PPS credential from Alliant International University in 2024. Currently, Areva is dedicated to pursuing a Doctorate of Organizational Change in Education, which she anticipates completing in 2026. Apart from her academic accomplishments, she is an accomplished author, youth minister, mentor, motivational speaker, and optimal health educator. Areva's commitment lies in giving back to the Inland Empire, by empowering young individuals to forge their own paths and keeping Christ in the center of it all.
CASSIDY KIDD
​Cassidy Schells, a graduate of the USC Rossier School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching program, has extensive experience in serving students ranging from pre-school to 12th grade. Her experience includes teaching Honors English, AP English, Mild to Moderate Special Education, facilitating and writing IEPs, and writing K-12 curriculum. Prior to homeschooling her own pre-school children, she taught students with mild to moderate special needs in a hybrid educational setting and discovered her passion for creating the most effective and engaging individualized learning experiences. Most importantly, Cassidy cares about serving families and helping parents and children meet their academic, social, and emotional goals by first seeking God, and then loving education. She believes that every child is unique and that is why Train Station Foundation addresses the individual interests of each students to optimize their learning and potential.
