The team that brings everything together.
Join Our Team
Spectrum Education, Inc. is a small virtual learning community of dedicated parents and educators. We have a unique community where families homeschool, and Spectrum Education, Inc. provides lessons and curriculum aligned with the Florida State Standards. Each day the students meet with certified teachers in small groups for live lessons. We also provide language therapy, art, music, yoga, social skills, book clubs, and other class get-togethers. Spectrum Education, Inc. keeps records and end-of-year portfolios that may be shared with local school districts.
Our Mission: Spectrum Education, Inc. empowers exceptional students to reach their full potential through a rigorous and engaging virtual learning community.
Our Vision: Spectrum Education, Inc. revolutionizes, enriches, and changes the lives of students with unique learning needs by developing innovative virtual communities.
Being a part of Spectrum Education, Inc. will help us reach our vision and mission of supporting these students and families. Spectrum Education, Inc.’s four values are family, flexibility, facilitation, and community. Our goal is to work together as a team to create a feeling of belonging and acceptance for each student and family.
Community is paramount to the success of Spectrum Education, Inc. There is a virtual meeting each morning with a chat where students can share and learn about their schoolmates. Fun activities such as lunch bunch, bring and brag, drawing challenge, virtual field trips, and visits from scientists occur across all school levels.
Spectrum Education, Inc., is a collaboration between families and educators. Families are an important part of the learning experience, and open communication and constant feedback are imperative to the success of Spectrum Education, Inc.
Meet our amazing team.
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Barb Southwick
PRESIDENT and FOUNDER
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Sara Knapp
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
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Maddi Runey
TEACHER
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Meagan Avitable
TEACHER
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Kerry Ashton
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
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Cindy Deschenes
TEACHER
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Emily Green
TEACHER
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Taylor Faur
TEACHER
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Cassie Southwick
VISUAL DESIGNER & COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
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Faith Siwek
TEACHER ASSISTANT
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Mikayla Galarza
TEACHER ASSISTANT
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Ben Southwick
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
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Kylie Burt
SOCIAL SKILLS INTERN
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Doralis Ramos
ART TEACHER
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Luca Schmidt
MUSIC TEACHER
