Learning That Matters

When You Want It

What if you could offer your neurodivergent child the opportunity to learn the content they’ve always dreamt of on their own terms?

These moms have! ➡️

Listen in and discover why they are so passionate about YSA!

👋 Hi, I’m Mr. Sam!

I’m the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity Masters graduate.

Additionally, I’m a neurodivergent person myself who has committed my life to supporting twice-exceptional/ neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interests.

Young Scholars Academy was built for you!

Whether it’s 1 hour a week or 20, we exist solely to provide your child with a safe place where they:

✅ Learn content they’re fascinated with

✅ Are seen for their superpowers

✅ Build confidence in themselves

✅ Become heroes of their own journey

SUPPORTED

If you’ve ever thought this, you’re in the right place- and you’re not alone.

“I dream of a empowering my child to learn the content that they’re interested in because I know when the focus is on their interests and strengths they shine so bright and feel so good!”

“I long for my child to find a safe learning environment where they can learn how and when best aligns with their strengths so they can come away more confident each day.”

“I’ve honestly never seen my son have this much fun learning before. It’s the only place I’ve found that I don’t have to fight him to attend.”

-Monet

“YSA is the best-kept secret in the 2e world. Once you’re in, you’ll see why!”

-Liza

Life Skills Classes

Speech & Debate: The Powers of Persuasion

Join Speech & Debate to develop reasoning and perspective-taking, as well as to make leaps and bounds in both public speaking and confidence.

Ages 10-16

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Young & Thriving: Middle & High School Edition

Join Young & Thriving to explore proven executive function strategies, and create individualized, strength-based roadmaps for long-term achievement.

Ages 10-13 & 14-18

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Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • Simple! 4 things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    3-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    Come by and see for yourself!

  • Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

    Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

  • Of course! Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

    If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

    As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

  • 2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

    We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

    Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

SMILING

Picture This…

It’s dinner time at your house. As your child sits down and you check in with them about their day, they reach out, excited to tell you what they learned today, and that they can’t wait to dive into the next lesson!

Wherever your child is on their twice-exceptional/neurodivergent journey, NOW is the best time to take the next step towards thriving- and at Young Scholars Academy, you can see your child thriving from day 1.

If we don’t already know each other, I want you to know that I quit my job for your child. I know that you may be feeling anxious, uncertain, or frustrated about what the next step is on the journey to seeing your child become all that you know that they are capable of being.

As a neurodivergent adult and a career educator of twice-exceptional students, I’ve been there. I understand. You are not alone, and I’m ready to show you the strength-based model of thriving that has worked for me, as well as thousands of students that I’ve worked with.

Don’t wait. The last thing that I want in six months is for you to look back and wonder where your child could have been if you’d taken a different path at this very moment.

So, are you ready to take the leap? Join our Virtual Village and bask in the joy of seeing your child explore content that they’re fired up about.

All my best,

Mr. Sam

I'm ready, let's get to thriving!