Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is an elementary private school that aims to instill a love of learning and challenge students to develop their whole potential in a manner inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci. In keeping with Plato's concept of an 'Academy', the school embraces the Montessori methodology to nurture the growth of life long learners and independent thinkers and to promote 'Thinking Like Leonardo' (see Da Vincian Principles). Though Leonardo da Vinci,the Academy's namesake, was the major inspiration for the school invisioned by the founders, other key influences were Maria Montessori, St. Francis of Assisi and Plato. more... See more text