Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a long-term behavioral treatment program for troubled teenagers, and digital addiction is one of the most common behavioral issues among new residents. Broadly speaking, digital addiction is the […]
Trace Embry and the Founding Story of Shepherd’s Hill Academy
2020 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Trace and Beth Embry founded Shepherd’s Hill Academy, and they currently work as Shepherd’s Hill Academy’s directors. As a police officer and entrepreneur in the 1980s’ Chicago area, Trace Embry never imagined […]
Shepherd’s Hill Academy Introduces New Principal & Academic Growth
2019 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Interview with Mrs. Gail Dickerson, ED.S. Gail, What is Your Educational Background? “I started my teaching career fresh out of college in 1986. I taught in many different situations over the course […]
SHA Directors Attend DC Fly-In For Mental Health
2019 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Northeast GA Residents Go to Capitol Hill to Discuss Youth and Mental Health Issues Martin, GA — Northeast Georgia (Martin) residents, Allison and Joshua Wallace, both program representatives for Shepherd’s Hill Academy, […]
Shepherd’s Hill Academy Students Hear from Pastor Elijah Sebuchu
2018 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Representatives of the Hands of Love Foundation Visit Shepherd’s Hill Academy As teenagers work through a process of healing in the year-long therapeutic program offered by Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA), they participate […]
Art Program at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is Taking Shape
2018 | Article by Kelly Deal, Sustainable Development and Art Educator
A new and budding art program is taking shape at Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA). Led by art teacher Mrs. Kelly Deal, the program features more than just drawings and paintings. Therapeutic methods […]
Winter Graduation 2017
2018 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Wednesday, December 20th marked an important milestone for nine students enrolled in the Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA) program. Students graduated from their time in the 12-month therapeutic program, while high school seniors […]
Why a Wilderness Program Might Just be What Your Teen Needs
2017 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
For many parents the thought of sending their child to a wilderness or wilderness style program seems daunting (if not terrifying). Will my child be safe? Is this component even effective? Do […]
Four Areas in a Troubled Teen We Successfully Address at Our Therapeutic Boarding School
2017 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been serving families with teens in crisis since 2001. Since then, Parents have found that we successfully address the most important areas in the lives of their teens. […]
4 Questions You Should Ask to Identify Boarding School Oversight Policies
2017 | Article by Shepherds Hill Academy
Are you looking for a therapeutic boarding school for your struggling son or daughter? The team at Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA) has put together a list of things to consider when you […]
