JBY Academy

The goal and vision of JBY Academy is to develop a program that is culturally rich and empowering. There is a serious void in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania; for a program that offers what JBY Academy strives to provide the community at large. This is especially true in the homeschool co-op community; that fails to fully incorporate activities, programs, and lessons, that regularly teach homeschoolers about the contributions African-Americans and the continent of Africa has made to the world. 

JBY Academy aims to provide a service; primarily in the homeschool community, for African-American families who often feel their culture is not fully included in the curriculum offered by most homeschool co-ops, or homeschool hybrid schools in Lehigh Valley. 

JBY Academy will also feature contemporary, mainstream activities, in the performing arts, visual arts, public speaking, fine arts. Our goal for the near future, is  to host a family event, where students can showcase all they have learned throughout the year, during a festive celebration and talent showcase. If we can't do this in person, we stream it on ZOOM!

JBY Academy's founder is award-winning actress, former teacher, and homeschool educator, of a curious 3rd grader, Mahogany Reynolds. www.mahoganyreynolds.com

JBY Academy, while having a love of Africa and African-American culture, is all-inclusive. The program is open to all families with a shared interest in exploring the dynamic contributions African-Americans have made to the arts, sciences, music, and much more!