About Waypoint AI Academy
Professional Quality Education - Optimized for Teen Learners
Why We Built Waypoint
Waypoint exists to help families raise confident, capable young adults who can think for themselves, adapt to change, and take responsibility for their lives in a world that is changing faster than any generation before them.
We believe today’s parents are navigating something genuinely new. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people learn, work, communicate, and make decisions. For many families, that change brings both excitement and quiet concern.
We believe AI is one of humanity’s most powerful tools. But like any powerful tool, it does not come with built-in wisdom or values. It reflects the character, judgment, and intentions of the people who use it.
That’s why we believe the highest and best use of AI is not replacing human effort or thinking, but strengthening it. When used wisely, AI can help young people grow in confidence, competence, and character, rather than becoming dependent or overwhelmed.
We also recognize that AI will touch nearly every part of our children’s future. That reality calls for thoughtful preparation, humility, and moral clarity, especially at home. Doing nothing is still a choice, and it often leaves families reacting instead of leading.
While individual families may not control how AI is developed, parents have tremendous influence over how it is used in their homes and how their children learn to engage with it. Parents deserve tools, language, and guidance that help them steward technology wisely while raising grounded, capable kids.
Waypoint gives families clarity, confidence, and direction, so the future feels navigable, not scary, and children grow up ready for an AI empowered world.
Meet the Founders
Bill Peavoy - AI Executive Director
A father of six sons and three daughters and a former Jr. High School teacher, Bill Peavoy has spent over 30 years teaching and mentoring teens, and educating parents on alternative education. He holds a Master's Degree in Leadership, and is currently finishing a Doctorate with an emphasis in Technology and Artificial Intelligence. His current research focuses on applying AI technology to empower youth and strengthen families. A sought-after international keynote speaker, Bill blends timeless values with cutting-edge tools to create a safe, principle-based education path into the future. His superpower is taking any subject and teaching it in a way that keeps teens on the edge of their seats. His passion lies in helping parents raise purpose-driven youth who know who they are, where they’re going, and how to lead others along the way.
“The more intelligent AI becomes, the more it will align with universal divine truth. So must we.”
Dustin McKay - Chancellor
Dustin McKay is a seasoned entrepreneur with three successful business exits and a passion for innovation and adventure. Husband to Lindy and father of five boys, Dustin brings a wealth of real-world experience and a global perspective to his role as Chancellor of Waypoint AI Academy. An avid world traveler, much of his journey has been aboard his catamaran, with a personal goal to visit 100 islands. Dustin’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to philanthropy as a co-founder of The van Duyse Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute in Africa, where he helped train the next generation of entrepreneurs. At Waypoint, he leads with vision and energy, inspiring students and families to embrace bold thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical leadership in an ever-evolving world.
“Today's teens are capable of far more than our culture asks of them.”
Kym Peavoy - Director of Curriculum and Learning Design
Kym Peavoy is a homeschooling mother of nine and a certified Family Life Educator currently finishing her Doctor of Education at Edgewood University. As Director of Curriculum and Learning Design at Waypoint AI Academy, she blends over two decades of parenting with professional expertise to create a learning environment that is both cutting-edge and deeply human. Kym is certified in two evidence-based programs from the Gottman Institute and brings a strong focus on emotional intelligence, character development, and real-world readiness into every aspect of the curriculum. Her passion is helping teens build both competence and confidence, while giving parents the peace of mind that their kids are being educated by people who genuinely care.
“The future doesn’t need perfect parents. It needs thoughtful ones.”
Lindy McKay - Dean of Student Experience
Lindy McKay is a devoted homeschool mom of five and a champion for students who learn differently. When she discovered that all five of her sons are dyslexic, she dove into the world of learning differences and never looked back—transforming her home into a thriving environment where dyslexia is seen not as a limitation, but as a unique strength. Lindy holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History from Utah State University, a psychology degree from BYU-Idaho, and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology. As Dean of Student Experience at Waypoint Academy, she combines deep academic knowledge with hands-on parenting wisdom to create a learning environment where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Her passion is helping families recognize their children’s potential and guiding students to embrace who they are with confidence.
“Preparation isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about raising people who can handle it.”
Our Mission
We empower families with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to become future-ready and steward technology responsibly.
Our Vision
To raise a generation of digitally fluent, values-driven innovators who use AI to build, uplift, and transform the world with wisdom and purpose.
Our Core Values
Character
We believe that real intelligence must be anchored in moral strength. We cultivate honesty, humility, and courage in the face of complexity. Technology should never outpace integrity. We train students to use power responsibly, lead with empathy, and choose what’s right—even when it’s not easy.
Competence
We believe teens are capable of mastering advanced skills and solving real-world problems when given the right tools and mentors. We build fluency in AI and advanced systems thinking—without dumbing it down. Competence fuels confidence, and confidence unlocks contribution.
Truth
We pursue truth boldly, wherever it leads. In a world of misinformation and manipulation, we teach students to think critically, question confidently, and value evidence over opinion. Truth is not just a value—it’s a foundation for freedom, innovation, and meaningful discovery.
Direction
We don’t just prepare students for a job—we equip them for a mission. Every learner is on a journey, and we help them discover where they’re going, why it matters, and who they want to become. With clarity of purpose, technology becomes a tool—not a distraction.
The Future of Literacy
The Future of Literacy isn’t just about reading books or writing papers anymore, it’s about knowing how to think, create, and lead in a world powered by AI.
At Waypoint AI Academy, we believe true literacy now includes:
Knowing how to use AI wisely—not just easily
Thinking critically, not copying blindly
Creating with purpose, not just consuming content
Making decisions with both logic and values
Staying grounded in truth, identity, and God
In a world full of noise, distraction, and artificial intelligence, The Future of Literacy means teaching your kids how to stay human, wise, and ready.
“The most important skill of tomorrow is the ability to think critically,
choose morally, and use AI with meaningful purpose.”
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