Mona Harper is the upbeat co‑founder of The Box, a vibrant event space and family support center she leads alongside her husband, James, after three decades of pastoring together in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Married since 1988 and the homeschooling mom of now‑grown daughters Morgan Harper Nichols, a bestselling author and Grammy‑nominated artist, and Jamie Grace, a Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter—both of whom now homeschool their own children—Mona has invested deeply in families and education. She has guided students who have gone on to do amazing things in creative, academic, and ministry spaces.
Drawing from years of leading homeschool co‑ops and a private school, she brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep belief in every child’s potential to everything she does at The Box.
favorites:
Book: Amelia Bedelia
Color: Yellow
Car: 1950s Ford Mustang
Song: Desperado - The Eagles
Song: Desperado - The Eagles
Mrs. Mona
favorites:
Children’s Book: DK’s Children Just Like Me, Amazing Grace by Marry Hoffman
Color: Pink
Car: THE THING!
Mrs. Jamie
Jamie Grace is a teacher at The Box and a homeschooling mom to her 7‑year‑old daughter, bringing her signature mix of warmth, creativity, and musical joy into every class she leads. She directs the New Kids Choir, where children learn to sing, collaborate, and grow in confidence through playful, faith‑rooted music.
“Mrs. Jamie” or “Mrs. Jamie Grace” (either works!) holds a bachelor’s degree in Child & Youth Development from Point University, grounding her teaching in both practical experience and thoughtful, kid‑centered pedagogy.
Song: Schuyler Sisters - Hamilton
Place to Eat: Cava
Weekend Activity: sleeeeeep! or an arcade - whether one that we drive to or a full day of playing family games at home.
