When we originally applied, we simply provided supplemental support services to homeschooling families. Now, we are growing into an education network that provides community, coaching, and curriculum nationwide.

I don’t think I’ve been in a room as supportive as the Yass Prize Semifinalist room in Miami.

Great education is a vital link for students to become successful citizens.

and I couldn't be more grateful for what it's done for us, and helping us serve more students and families.

including public recognition from our Governor and partnership conversations with other education innovators from around the country.

from all different demographics, all different states, all different service provider types that you can learn from.

It's actually mind blowing. I really see myself as an education entrepreneur, but this expanded me.

It has helped me raise the ceiling on what’s possible.

We believe very much that microschools should be bottoms up, they come from the community. They're founded by educators who know their community really well. And they want to design a learning environment for the kids in that community.

And through that, we were able to open up our second campus in the city of Wichita.

The Yass experience has given us “permission” to do exactly that.