About Us
Welcome to Tall Oaks School, where we believe in the power of play-based learning every step of the way! Just like The Acorn - A School for Young Children, our guiding principle is pure child development. We understand that children thrive when they engage directly with real materials and fully experience the world around them through all their senses.
At Tall Oaks School, we foster creative thinking and encourage exploration in all its forms. Every activity is thoughtfully planned to ensure each child's success, nurturing a love for learning and sparking curiosity that leads to exciting discoveries. We believe in setting individual goals tailored to each child's unique developmental level.
Join us in extending The Acorn's philosophy into elementary education. Together, let's shape young minds and empower the next generation of learners. Your support and donations help us continue our mission of providing holistic, enriching education. Together, let's cultivate a brighter future for our children. Learn more about how you can make a difference today.
We offer more than just education—we provide a sanctuary of joy that celebrates childhood and honors each individual child.
Meet Amanda
Amanda McMickle has been a San Antonio educator and school leader in settings ranging from public to private, early childhood to kindergarten-6th grade. She is the founder of NEST - Nature-based Education Support in Texas and Outdoor Learning in Texas - The Steve Lewis Project. Amanda currently sits on the leadership board of the Natural Start Alliance and the LiiNK Project as well as the governing boards of Families in Nature and the International Play Association-USA Chapter. In addition to being a doctoral candidate at the University of the Incarnate Word, she is the project manager for the development of a Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Amanda has three children; a 22-year-old daughter who is earning her master's degree at Oklahoma State University, a 12-year-old son who loves football and french fries, and a 7-year-old son who enjoys creating characters with clay and riding his bike.
