Our Mission
Lyndon Academy is committed to the diverse education of our youth, the cultivation of leaders, and the extensive development of the whole child in preparation for college and beyond.
The future is our priority.
Our Vision
Lyndon Academy is a premier college-preparatory independent school which strives to develop well rounded, confident, respectful individuals,releasing them into the world as independent leaders.
Our History
In 2005, Linda Murdock, with the help of her family, founded Lyndon Academy in the metro Atlanta area. She wanted to build an elite private international school. To get started, a small day care building was purchased and renovated on Highway 92 in Woodstock with the idea that the facility would serve only as a temporary stepping stone.
A pilot program for Junior Kindergarten students that incorporated Spanish daily and the rotating class system in the first scholastic year validated the ideas and found of the program here in Georgia. Each year thereafter, Lyndon added a grade.
In the Spring of 2007, Lyndon Academy earned its SACS-CASI accreditation status. The growth and foreseeable growth necessitated the relocation and expansion of
Lyndon Academy.
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Ground was broken in April of 2009 on Phase I of a multi-phase and multi-site project that will ultimately take Lyndon to the 12th grade by the 2018-19 scholastic year.
In 2019, Lyon held its first graduation ceremony. While the class of 2019 was only four students, they crossed a grand stage and amassed just over $340,000 in college scholarship offers.
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Discover more Lyndon Academy History on our Lyndon History Timeline
The Terrier Way
Lyndon students are always striving to grow and build for the future. They are natural leaders and thrive on challenge. Our students inspire us every day with their loyalty, curiosity, and bravery to tackle the unknown. In turn, we provide them with the support and encouragement they need to achieve their goals and build
the future they desire.
After all, that's The Terrier Way.
Greetings From Our Headmaster
Welcome to Lyndon Academy, and thank you for taking time to visit. You are about to
make possibly the single biggest decision that will forever change your future and/or the
future of your children. We applaud you for your efforts in seeking out the best
educational opportunities.
This custom crafted school environment sets Lyndon Academy apart from every other
public or private school in the Atlanta area. The standards and expectations challenge
students to do their best in an accepting and compassionate setting, which encourages each student to be an individual.
We strive to nurture the spirit as well as stimulate the mind. The joy of learning is as important as mastering the task. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we teach students to play an active role in their own education, to learn how to ask the right questions and make pertinent connections and decisions, and to be global citizens.
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The Future Is Our Priority, and we desire to teach them a lifetime love of learning. We welcome you to explore our website for more information about the exciting opportunities offered at Lyndon Academy.
Meet Our Faculty
In order to deliver Lyndon's forward-thinking teaching techniques and proven methods of learning from around the world, we have assembled a team of amazing educators whose
number one priority is the future of our students.
Linda Murdock
Head of School
"People often say, "I'll be happy when..." Being happy does not mean to always get what you want. Happiness comes when you love what you have and you are grateful for it."
Bachelor's, Master's
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Lycoming College, State University of New York
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Years of Experience: 51
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Lara Landinez
Assistant Head of School
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
Bachelor's, Master's
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Lynn University, Argosy University
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Years of Experience: 15
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Peter Murdock
COO & CFO
"Live life by laughing a lot, dreaming big ...when you fall, get up and run faster. Life is not about me, it's about the people that surround me."
