124: Starting a School to Change Education, The Story of UP Academy
In this episode of Rebel Educator, I take you behind the scenes of founding Up Academy—an educational journey sparked by my daughter Eliza’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
Faced with a system that didn’t believe in her potential, I set out to create a school that would not only support her but all students in need of a personalized, community-driven education.
From navigating real estate challenges to overcoming unexpected setbacks, this episode is a raw and honest look at how Up Academy came to life, and the relentless pursuit of a better educational future.
Tune in for an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and redefining what’s possible in education.
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Join our community on Skool
- Learn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc
- Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
- Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
- Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
- Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.
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