Landmark Living History Institute.
ZIP code, learning style, and family background should not determine the quality of a child’s education.
Why Landmark exists
Founded by a homeschool parent and former Fortune 50 executive with deep roots in North Texas and Mid Missouri. Landmark grew out of a recurring gap: families needed more than enrichment or links to curriculum — they needed real academic support, clarity, and 1:1 guidance.
Incorporated as a Missouri nonprofit. 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 & Executive Director
Hi, I’m Torrie. I spent 20+ years at Capital One in HR, Operations, People Analytics, and as a Chief of Staff. That means I know what employers actually look for — and how to translate it into real-world skills students can build now.
I’ve been hands-on homeschooling for over a decade and spent several years in a PreK–12 co-op with over 40 families. I also volunteered on the national team that launched HS4CC Academy in November 2025.
Landmark is built around what actually works for families navigating accredited K–12 with real-world readiness and college credit on the table. Every enrollment begins with a one-on-one conversation with me. Not a form review. Not a waitlist.
Credentials: Cornell-educated · 20+ yrs Fortune 50 (HR, Operations, People Analytics, Chief of Staff) · PreK–12 co-op participant · Background-checked.
How Landmark is structured
Two entities. One mission. Clear boundaries.
Landmark Living History Institute
Missouri nonprofit. Operates:
- Landmark Academy (WASC K–12 school)
- Enrichment & Experiences
- Co-op & partnership programming
- Mission-driven scholarships and access
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 and MilestoneMap access at no additional cost.
Board of Directors
Governance for a Missouri 501(c)(3) public charity.
Tammy Jetton
President
Sara Efune
Secretary
Paul Gieringer
Treasurer
Torrie Levins
Founder & Executive Director
Board Meeting Schedule
Board meetings rotate leadership and topic focus across the year.
| Date | Focus |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Strategic Planning |
| October 8, 2026 | Partnerships |
| February 5, 2027 | Financial Review |
| May 6, 2027 | Program Review |
| July 15, 2027 | Annual Strategic Planning |
Meeting minutes and policies available on request — email hello@landmarkacademics.org.
Recent Meeting Summary
Public-facing outcomes from the most recent board meeting.
October 8, 2026 — Virtual Board Meeting
Present: Sara Efune, Tammy Jetton, Torrie Levins · Quorum: Met
Key outcomes
- Changed the meeting’s focus to partnerships; finances will be covered in February to better align with the TEFA year-end cycle.
- Enrollment: 9 fully funded students in Landmark’s school program; final margins pending.
- Individual dual-credit courses: 24 students enrolled through Landmark’s vendor offering.
- Reviewed student progress, including iReady results and support for test anxiety and executive-function skills.
- Weekly What the Future homeroom began in September as an in-person student support model, in partnership with a local nonprofit; sessions meet in libraries or donated space.
- Discussed TEFA awareness and growth through individual courses, full enrollment, or both; no change approved.
- Reviewed the F25 federal scholarship tax-credit program; selected a scholarship-granting organization (SGO) partner.
- Next meeting priorities: finances by offering and overall student progress.
Adjourned: 4:21 p.m. · Next meeting: February 5, 2027
Previous Meeting Summary
Retained for continuity in our public governance record.
July 9, 2026 — Virtual Board Meeting
Present: Sara Efune, Paul Gieringer, Tammy Jetton, Torrie Levins · Guest: Dr. Carol Smith · Quorum: Met
Key outcomes
- Board officer titles approved: Sara Efune (Secretary), Paul Gieringer (Treasurer), Tammy Jetton (President), Torrie Levins (Founder & Executive Director)
- Director of Academic Records role confirmed — Dr. Carol Smith (appointed May 2026)
- Bylaws update reviewed; revisions in progress to reflect officer titles
- Conflict of Interest disclosures collected for 2026 filing
- TEFA vendor listing confirmed active on the Texas Comptroller portal as of July 9, 2026
- ASU Global Prep contract signed for high school electives, science, math, and full on-demand catalog access
Adjourned: 4:17 p.m. Central Time · Next meeting at that time: October 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Time
Academic Records
School operations leadership outside the board.
Dr. Carol Smith
Director of Academic Records
Dr. Smith leads student records, transcript integrity, and accreditation documentation for Landmark Academy.
Legal & Registration
Public-charity transparency. Everything you need to verify us is here.
| Legal entity | Landmark Living History Institute |
| Entity type | Missouri nonprofit corporation |
| IRS status | 501(c)(3) public charity · recognized February 2026 |
| EIN | 41-4512644 |
| Accreditation | ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges) — K–12 |
| TEFA status | Approved for grades K–12 · listed in the Texas Comptroller Odyssey portal |
| Contact | hello@landmarkacademics.org · (737) 344-5727 |
Additional governance documents and policies available on request — email hello@landmarkacademics.org.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Every family who wants to be here is welcome here.
Landmark Academy, a program of Landmark Living History Institute, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or family status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Landmark Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or family status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial-aid programs, or any other school-administered program.
Concerns or questions about this policy may be directed to Torrie Levins, Founder & Executive Director, at hello@landmarkacademics.org or (737) 344-5727.
Support students’ next steps.
See the school, individual-course, and weekly support work reviewed by the board. Explore ordinary charitable giving now and the separate federal scholarship tax-credit pathway for 2027.