How it all started

Little Roots Christian Academy owners and teachers, Sofia and Cody Marshall, have a heart for children's ministry and have incorporated that into their preschool by sharing God's love through biblical teachings incorporated in everyday lessons within a Christian environment.

Sofia Marshall, Director & Lead Teacher

Sofia grew up in New York and moved to Texas with her family as a young teen. She later moved to Denton with her husband, Cody, and stepson, Dawson. Now together they have two daughters, Grace and Suri, and an adorable dog, Oliver. Sofia graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught K-3rd grade for LISD for over ten years. Although she loved teaching at a public school, she was excited to start Little Roots Christian Academy (LRCA) and teach about Jesus. Sofia has been part of her church family since 2011 and has enjoyed serving in Kids Ministry with her husband.

John Cody Marshall, Creative Arts Director

Cody was born and raised in Texas. He has three children and is married to his lovely wife, Sofia. He has worked in sales most of his adult career but has always felt called to serve the kingdom of God. He has had the opportunity to serve in ministry for over a decade, and he quickly realized that he had the most fun and passion for kids ministry. He was so excited to join his wife and start LRCA!

The Vision for Growth

It was always in the deepest parts of our heart to have a ministry for children.
We love kids. As our own kids grew, we saw the challenges of two careers and family life.
God pressed upon our hearts to start Little Roots Christian Academy (LRCA). A place where we can pour the love of God into students and back into our family.
The changes over the years with LRCA confirmed God was blessing our work. And just like the bible instructs us to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us on earth (Matthew 25:21), we felt God calling us to produce more fruit. To sew deeper. And prayer confirmed that.

God's vision for Christian Roots Academy:

A campus with many buildings were children can engage and grow together
A chance to offer students through High School a chance to have a unique & individualize academic experience
A ministry to love and grow the faith in all who pass through our doors

If you feel God calling you to fulfill these needs, please reach out to us.
Ways we are trusting God to provide: