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Private Christian school offering a college-prep STEAM education.

Who We Are

DSA, founded in 2006, is an interdenominational Christian school offering a well-rounded academic program. As a Dayspring Shire, students apply Godly attributes and Christian morals in the classrooms, hallways, on courts and fields while excelling in engineering, computer science, audio engineering, theater, and much more. Dayspring is not just a school – but a family with a dedicated faculty ready to serve.

S T E A M

At Dayspring students are equipped with the necessary tools to pursue careers in a variety of programs beginning as early as kindergarten. Whether a student dreams of becoming a civil engineer, mathematician, attorney, surgeon, or a computer programmer – Dayspring students are provided with the background to fulfill these dreams while allowing students to become familiar with each field.

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Founded in

Dayspring is a vision of the late Elder Bob C. Hardin and a mission of the middle Tennessee community, a welcoming Christian environment for young people to strengthen time-honored character attributes by receiving a top-notch education.

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Student-Teacher Ratio
Faculty are able to provide each child and youth with authentic academic feedback and support the family’s Christian values.
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Hours of College Credit

Students have 50+ hours of college credit through AP, CLEP, and dual enrollment courses available at DSA.

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ACT Average
Recent graduating class.

On the Blog at DSA

Candice - Dayspring Academy
I went to DSA for my senior year of high school, but the students and staff all made me feel like I had been a part of the school's community for much longer. Each of the teachers were attentive to the specific needs of every individual student and left me with more tools for success than I could have hoped for. I will always be grateful for being able to leave high school knowing I had a group of people who were rooting for me!
Candice
Gracie - Dayspring Academy
The teachers and faculty at DSA helped me understand many challenging subject areas and explore my full potential. I am thankful to have had many unique experiences in high school that prepared me well for my future in college. Go shires!
Gracie
Savannah - Dayspring Academy
I absolutely loved attending Dayspring! I was able to graduate college early because of how well Dayspring prepared me. I am forever grateful for the lifelong friends I made and the lessons I learned. #foreverashire
Savannah

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Mrs. Brewer always had a smile on her face and would always greet people even if she didn’t know who you were! The first time I met her and her husband I thought they were the kindest people, made me feel like I’ve known them forever. I didn’t attend dayspring but was there supporting my cousins who went and the friends I made from there. Such great people in that school and she was the light of it. My prayers go out to all the family! 🙏🏻

Man, Mrs Brewer was always a joy to be around, except when you were in her office….but it’s okay I always came out of her office a better person than I came in. She loved every one of her students at Dayspring. All she wanted to see was her students succeed and shine the light that God wants us too.

She did so much for me when I was going through tough times. I will miss her so much. She was an such an incredible person and example. I'm very thankful to have known her.🤍

Mrs. Brewer has been a beautiful example of God's love. She always strived to shine God's light to the children in her care. She was a precious friend who I will miss dearly. So thankful for the time I was blessed with to work under her instruction. She always wanted the best for Dayspring, the students, faculty, and staff. Praying for the precious, Brewer family. 🙏❤️

I only attended Dayspring from 5th-8th grade, but Mrs. Brewer made such an impact on me during those years. I am forever grateful for the kindness and patience she showed me. I came into Dayspring during a very difficult time in my home life and was a bit behind from an education standpoint. She was so patient and kindhearted snd instilled so much confidence in me during that time that I still carry with me today. My prayers are with the Brewer family as they navigate through this loss 💕

Mrs. Brewer was a great principal and a great mentor to her students. She was the first person I met when I toured Dayspring and she welcomed me with open arms. She did a lot for my class during Covid. She made sure we still had prom and that we still had a graduation. She cared about each of her students unlike any principal I had met before. Keeping the Brewer family in my prayers.

This wonderful Woman made such an enormous impact on Me. But, I was just one of a multitude. I'm sure The Savior has work for Her to do on the other side of the Vail, now. Till next time, sweet Soul. T.

We will certainly miss Mrs.Brewer. Every interaction with her showed how much she loved all of the children at that school. This summer I had a chance to sit with her for a long time and just talk about life and God. She was so positive and just happy to be outside watching the kids running around. That is a memory I will always treasure.

Mrs. Brewer was the most caring, dedicated woman I've ever met. Her love for Dayspring and the Dayspring family was immeasurable. My favorite memory with Mrs. Brewer was on the 2016 senior trip. We had so many good laughs, but none like this one. It was Mr. Brewer's birthday and we were surprising him by making him a cake. We all got a little impatient waiting for the cake to cool, so Mrs. Brewer went ahead and frosted it while it was still warm. She wrote "Happy Birthday Roger", but the icing melted making the words almost illegible. When she sat the cake in front of Mr. Brewer he said, "who is 'Roooger?". We laughed until we cried.

Mrs. Brewer was a truly special lady. She was the most caring, beautiful, and kindest woman. As a student, she made me feel loved at Dayspring. I am so sorry for her family's loss. Sending prayers and thoughts to her family, school, and church ❤️

There truly are no words that could adequately describe my love and gratitude for Mrs Brewer! She always made everyone around her feel loved and cared for. She impacted me as a young mother and made an indelible impression on my family! She was the most poised, loving, intelligent woman and my family is better because of her impact! My girls are better because of her influence! A remarkable woman of God and a treasure to all who knew her. My heart is broken but I know she heard..well done good and faithful servant. Love you Mrs. Brewer and family! ♥️

To all the family of Dayspring Academy and my granddaughter's family, Jessi Juart, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have kept current each time I visit TN on Mrs. Brewer and feel so touched by all I've learned of a wonderful part of your community. "Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." Omaha, NE

Mrs. Brewer impacted my life for the better. Coming to Dayspring was one of the best things that could have happened for me. I will be forever thankful for her and Mr. Brewer. I pray for peace and comfort during this time.

She will never be forgotten. What she means to The Richards family is beyond measure. We always made sure she knew that. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort in knowing she is with our Heavenly Father. We love you and will miss your sweet presence in our lives. Rest in peace💔

Mrs. Brewer taught my 6th grade math class. Math had always been my most difficult subject until she taught me, and I excelled in it after I was done with her class, it was my strongest subject for all of middle and high school! I didn’t graduate from dayspring, but I attended the school for many years. She was a wonderful inspiration and example, I will pray for her family and friends.

“Education is bitter, but its fruit is sweet”. (Aristotle) This is something I could hear Mrs. Brewer possibly saying. She was always so witty and wise about the importance of education. I will never forget her passion and love for the kids. She definitely changed my boys lives and I am forever grateful. 🙏 O Lord, we call upon You in our time of sorrow, that You give us the strength and will to bear our heavy burdens, until we can again feel the warmth and love.

We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Mrs. Brewer was an amazing leader, educator & protector of our children. She always had such a beautiful smile on her face that could brighten your day. I know she will be greatly missed. Our prayers & thoughts go to her family, the school family & her church family.

I’d love to share my memory with her. My wife and I toured the school with her in 2018. She showed us what life was like at the school and we really got an excellent impression of the culture at Dayspring. Our son has been there since Kindergarten, now going into his seventh year at Dayspring. I forget the event that was taking place, I believe it was Lip sync, but the auditorium was filled with both parents and students. Mrs. Brewer was dismissing one group at a time. She was talking with a group of parents on one side and the upperclassman that were left were talking normally to themselves but loud enough she couldn’t carry on a conversation without talking loudly. So she looked over at the entire student body on one side of the auditorium and she said, in very soft voice “I need silence on this side of the room”. In almost a whisper. I told myself no way that’s happening. In less than a second the room fell quiet, I mean really quiet. Every single upperclassman was silent. I looked at my wife, and said there is no way that just happened. But it did. It was at that moment I knew we were in the right place. I thought to myself must be they fear her or something. Because honestly that’s how things got done in my generation. I learned over time, it wasn’t fear at all. Far from it. It was so simple: RESPECT. That’s it. The students loved her. If she asked, they followed. I will always remember that. The values and beliefs she instilled will be with my son, and our family forever. It’s a tough loss for our Dayspring family. Our hearts are very heavy for the many direct family members at the school that not only lost an excellent leader, but a beloved family member.

There’s not enough words to even explain Mrs. Brewer. The lives she’s changed is so many. I have so many memories with her. When I was a senior she would stay with me after school to help me apply for college and make sure I had all the paper work I needed. She always went above and beyond for her students. She loved us so much. Another is on our senior trip was the first senior trip dayspring ever took and we talked her and Mr brewer into going to the beach late and we were all so tired the next morning but the memories are ones i still remember vividly. After high school a couple years later she went with me to a meeting for college. She didn’t have to, i wasn’t in high school anymore. But Mrs Brewer always went above and beyond. The way she loved her students and everyone around her and the grace she gave was incredible. I’m so blessed to have known her, she plays a huge part in who I am and she will forever hold a special place in my heart.

We are heartbroken. Our deepest condolences and prayers for the whole family. She was truly incredible. 🙏🏻

Mrs Brewer was a one of a kind. I worked with her for a short while at Dayspring. She was so kind and helpful to me during that time. She was always a wonderful light to everyone she met. I will miss her. She was and is loved by many.

I drove my granddaughters to school in the mornings for about 5 years. Mrs. Brewer was there at the door most mornings to greet her students. Her warm kind smile was always an amazing way for her students to start their day. My girls and I often talked about her beautiful kind sweet spirit she displayed daily. She definitely influenced the girls as she did all that were blessed to meet or know her.

I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs Brewer. She will be missed. We appreciated her dedication to educating children. Her passion for education not surpassed by her passion for the Lord. Was a testament to who she was. And her legacy.

I always enjoyed hearing her speak at moms for dayspring. She was so soft spoken, but could get her point across. My heart is breaking for the Brewer and Dayspring families. She will be greatly missed.

My heart is broken for my Dayspring Family. I’m sorry for your loss. I love Mrs. Brewer and her passion for educating children in a safe environment. She was kind, gentle, and receptive to the educational needs of my kids and that is all a mama could ever hope for when it comes to school leadership. Praying for you all during this time.

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- Mums from the STUCO mum sale will be delivered today. Please make plans to pick up your mums between 12-4 PM.

- Volleyball Lady Shires Senior Night will take place Tuesday, September 25! 

- Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up this Wednesday- Friday. We can’t wait to connect with you! 

Enjoy your fall break, and we’ll see you back on Monday, October 7! 🍂✨ Have a wonderful week! #ParentTeacherConferences #FallBreak #SeeYouSoonImage attachmentImage attachment

📣 Announcement Monday! 📣

- Mums from the STUCO mum sale will be delivered today. Please make plans to pick up your mums between 12-4 PM.

- Volleyball Lady Shires Senior Night will take place Tuesday, September 25!

- Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up this Wednesday- Friday. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Enjoy your fall break, and we’ll see you back on Monday, October 7! 🍂✨ Have a wonderful week! #ParentTeacherConferences #FallBreak #SeeYouSoon
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