Vijay Shah

Vijay Shah is the Co-Founder, Director, and Lead Socratic Guide at The Humanist Academy, an innovative school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.1 He has been in this role since January 2016, making it over 8 years of experience in this position.

Background and Education

Vijay Shah has a strong educational background in teaching and philosophy:

• Bachelor of Arts in Teaching with a focus on History from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2002-2006)1
• Master's degree in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Chicago (2009-2011)1
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from National Louis University (2014-2015)1

The Humanist Academy

The Humanist Academy, co-founded by Vijay Shah, is described as a revolutionary school based on the Acton model. It is the first Acton Academy affiliate in the Dallas area.1 The school's approach includes:

• Socratic guidance
• Montessori philosophy
• Self-paced curriculum
• Project-based and hands-on learning
• Strong personal relationships

The academy caters to students aged 3-15, focusing on helping them learn at their own pace, discover passions, build community, develop human values, find their calling, and work towards changing the world.1

Vijay Shah's role as a Socratic Guide aligns with the school's philosophy of guiding students through inquiry-based learning rather than traditional lecturing methods.