The Acton Academy Bee Cave Promise

Dear Parent Who Refuses to Let “Average” Decide Their Child’s Fate,

Somewhere between endless worksheets and Social Media doom scrolling, too many brilliant kids are going numb. At Acton Academy Bee Cave, we smash that numbness into dust.

The antidote to mind-numbing social media, anxiety, depression, apathy, escapism, and addiction is responsibility, freedom, and ownership. Children naturally want to take charge of their own life, but when they're in an environment that doesn't allow them to, they might as well disappear onto a screen and escape.

Our One-Page Promise to Your Child

Launch a Hero’s Journey –We turn “What do you want to be?” into a quest to discover and deploy real gifts.

Master Freedom & Responsibility –Economic, political, spiritual freedom only works when you shoulder weight. We train both sides.

Solve Real Problems Badges earned for business launches, community projects, and inventions—not for memorizing a chapter then forgetting it.

See Beauty & Mystery Everywhere – From art to Hill-Country ecology, Heros learn awe on purpose.

Translation: Hand us a curious kid; we send back a self-directed young leader who can’t wait to tackle the world.

Why We’re Building Austin’s Most Innovative Learning Pod

We’re Matt & Sarah Briggs, parents of five. We toured every “good” school in Bee Cave. None of them honored:

  • Genius in Every Child

  • Freedom + Accountability

  • Community of Families, not Customers

Beliefs That Drive Everything

  • Every Child Carries a Gift Powerful Enough to Change the World.

  • Best Growth Lives Past the Comfort Zone—So We Do Hard Things… Daily.

  • Learning to Learn, to Do, and to Be Beats Memorizing Facts for a Quiz.

  • Parents + Guides + Eagles = One Tribe Pushing Toward Greatness.

If those hit home, keep reading.

Meet Two of the Founders (Because People Matter)

Sarah Briggs

Sarah Briggs is a mother of five, adventurer, and guide who believes childhood should be rich with meaning, movement, joy, and discovery.

As a mother — four of her five children are boys — Sarah brings deep respect for children’s energy, curiosity, and need for purposeful challenge. She loves learning alongside her kids and believes that growth happens best through experience, relationship, and trust.

Sarah has traveled extensively with her family through Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central America, and New England, and lived abroad in Seoul, South Korea for a year and a half after university. These experiences shaped her belief that adaptability, wonder, and cultural humility are essential ingredients in raising capable, grounded children.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy and worked in a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, and with at-risk youth, including an internship at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Her background gives her a deep appreciation for human development, emotional resilience, and the power of environments that support both independence and care.

Sarah was also part of the beta launch of the Acton School of Business Next Great Adventure app, where she participated in the Life of Meaning coursework — further deepening her passion for helping individuals and families live with purpose.

She believes there are specific ingredients that create magical moments — moments where children feel seen, capable, and alive — and she finds joy in designing experiences that empower children to grow into who they are meant to be.

Sarah’s Working Genius strengths are Invention and Galvanizing, and she brings creativity, enthusiasm, and momentum into every space she leads. She believes learning should be joyful, challenging, and deeply human.

Matt Briggs – Relentless Learner

Matt Briggs is a lifelong learner, entrepreneur, and father who believes deeply in children’s capacity to lead meaningful, self-directed lives.

Before founding Acton Academy Bee Cave, Matt worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), where he was part of a team focused on internet policy and systems research. His early career also included building and operating a hospitality business in downtown Boston, hosting thousands of guests and gaining firsthand experience in responsibility, service, and real-world economics.

Matt’s path has been shaped by adventure and curiosity. He lived internationally in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil for two years, traveled across Southeast Asia with his wife and children for five months, and later became a student in the Acton School of Business’s Next Great Adventure MBA program — an experience that crystallized his belief that education should cultivate courage, ownership, and purpose.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and brings a systems-level way of thinking to building learning environments where children are trusted, challenged, and supported.

Matt is known for asking thoughtful questions, listening deeply, and helping others see what truly matters. His Working Genius strengths are Wonder and Discernment, and he approaches leadership with clarity, curiosity, and care. Outside of school, he loves reading, learning new skills, and spending time on the water wake-surfing with his family.

Together we’re obsessed with one goal:

Build the finest child-powered learning engine in Austin—then invite courageous families to join.

Is Your Child Ready to Change the World?

Lost in social-media haze?

Craving bigger challenges?

Begging for learning that actually matters?

Perfect. That spark is all we need. Place it in the right environment and watch the fire roar.

Take the First Step (It’s Easy)

  1. Click “Get My FREE Info Kit.” Hits your inbox in 60 seconds.

  1. Skim the Blueprint. You’ll see schedules, badge maps, tuition, and real parent stories.

  1. Book a Discovery Call or Campus Visit. Ten minutes in a studio beats ten hours of research.

⏰ Warning: Each learning pod caps at just 24 seats. When the countdown hits zero, we lock the doors until next year.

Registration Deadline:

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Because the journey from kid to world-changer starts with one bold click.

To the Hero’s Journey,

Matt & Sarah Briggs

Co-Founders, Acton Academy Bee Cave

“Don’t settle for schooling—build a life-launching adventure.”

Let’s Begin This Journey Together.

Registration Deadline:

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“Learners who find their calling and change the World.”

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