Academy Director
Andrea Anderson is a proud mother of two autistic children. She has worked in education for the better part of the past twelve years, teaching kindergarten through college level classes, with a large spectrum of developmental abilities. After her children were diagnosed, Andrea experienced the notable lack of quality schooling options for neurodivergent children. In response, she left her career and pivoted toward creating a new school, one focused on safety for all, understanding each student’s unique traits, and creating targeted learning plans for each child. Andrea’s early career focus was business, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 2005. Digging into her business background, Andrea is committed to everyday being an opportunity to enrich the lives of all children, support families, and pave the way for inclusion.
Teacher
Katie brings over 15 years of experience working within Tucson's school districts and has spent the last 4 years specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Behavioral Technician. Alongside her professional commitments, she is raising two sons and is currently advancing her education.
Teacher
With over 10 years of experience in education and 4 years dedicated to supporting students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Jon brings a student-first philosophy to the classroom. He believes in meeting students where they are and designing creative, individualized solutions to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys traveling the world—having visited 19 countries so far—and exploring his passion for music."
Teacher
Denise has 25 years of teaching experience in the California and Tucson school districts. She continuously seeks to individualize learning for students and links learning with fun. She has a passion for teaching, learning, and student success. She is a proud mom of two wonderful sons and three beautiful grandchildren, cherishing family time on the weekends.
Teachers Assistant
Harmonie has an unconditional love for all children. She has a vast background in foster care and crisis management. She is continuing her education in Early Childhood Development. She enjoys long walks in the park with her four dogs and crocheting.
Teachers Assistant
Whitney brings a strong background in special education, with experience as a behavior technician, one-on-one support, and assisting in full classroom settings. She is passionate about helping students grow both academically and socially. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she moved here three years ago and has enjoyed becoming part of this community. As a proud mom, she brings patience, empathy, and care into the classroom. She is excited to be part of your child’s learning journey this year!
Office Administrator
Amber Kays is a mother to three little boys. Her educational background is in healthcare administration. She left her healthcare career in 2017 to stay home and care for her oldest autistic son. She has a passion for increasing access to special education services to all students with disabilities and advocates strongly at the state level for school choice for students that need alternative educational options to reach their full potential