Microschool

For years, I watched children who didn’t fit the mold get labeled as difficult or as needing to be fixed. There weren’t any of those things. They just needed someone to slow down, to really see how their mind worked, and to meet them where they were in an environment that was right for them. I saw that same frustration in parents—trying everything yet still feeling like failures because nothing they tried was working. The truth is, the school systems aren't built for how children actually learn.

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I've been dreaming of a different kind of learning environment for decades, one where curiosity leads the way, where lessons unfold through connected experiences and discovery, not worksheets or rigid rules. A space small enough to not feel overwhelming and flexible enough to let every child shine in their own way. At its heart, learning grows through relationship because connection is the foundation of every learning experience.

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As a parent and educator with decades of experience, I've learned that when we focus on relationships before curriculum, real growth happens.  I've seen children who once resisted learning light up when given a sense of ownership and a sense of safety.   Parents tell me, "I finally feel like someone understands my child." That's the foundation of everything I do.

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That's how my micro school was born, a program for 9 to 11-year-olds, where learning is co-created with children and families.  Together, we set goals that matter, follow the spark of curiosity, and build confidence that lasts far beyond that classroom.  

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Because when learning feels meaningful and personal, it works.