Why Landmark exists

Landmark was founded by a homeschool parent and former Fortune 50 executive with deep roots in North Texas and Mid Missouri. We grew out of a recurring gap: families who needed more than enrichment or links to curriculum. They needed real academic support, clarity, and 1:1 guidance that produced academic advantages for students and financial advantages for families.

Landmark Living History Institute was incorporated as a Missouri nonprofit and received IRS 501(c)(3) recognition in February 2026. The 2026–2027 academic year marks Landmark Academy’s formal launch as a structured, credentialed K–12 school.

Three core values

Academic advantage
Give every kid one — regardless of where they started.
Financial fairness
Tuition designed around what families actually have, including TEFA.
Radical transparency
Founder salary $0. All startup costs self-funded. Every dollar accounted for.

Meet the founder

Torrie Levins, founder of Landmark Academy
Founder · Head of School
Founder · Head of School

Torrie Levins

Hi, I’m Torrie. I spent 20+ years at Capital One in HR, Operations, People Analytics, and as a Chief of Staff — which means I know what employers actually look for and how to translate it into real-world skills students can build now. Add to that over a decade hands-on homeschooling and several years participating in a PreK–12 co-op with over 40 families. I currently serve on the national leadership team for HS4CC Academy and have built Landmark around what actually works for families navigating accredited K–12 with real-world readiness and college credit on the table.

Every Landmark enrollment begins with a one-on-one conversation with me. Not a form review. Not a waitlist. Just a real talk about your student and what they actually need.

Credentials: Cornell-educated · 20+ yrs Fortune 50 (HR, Operations, People Analytics, Chief of Staff) · PreK–12 co-op participant · HS4CC Academy national leadership team · Background-checked.

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How Landmark is structured

Two entities. One mission. Clear boundaries.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Landmark Living History Institute, a Missouri nonprofit. Operates:

  • Landmark Academy (WASC K–12 school)
  • Enrichment & Experiences
  • Co-op & partnership programming
  • Mission-driven scholarships and access

For-Profit LLC

Landmark Academic Records Consulting, LLC. Operates:

  • Landmark Digital course catalog
  • MilestoneMap™ planning & transcript tool
  • Direct-to-family records services
  • Dual credit articulation services

Enrolled Landmark Academy families receive Landmark Digital + MilestoneMap access at no additional cost.

A real conversation beats a glossy brochure.

Start there. Whether you enroll or not, the connection is always welcome.

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