What's So Special About a Small School Community?

By Cecelia Dodge - Executive Director

What’s so special about a small school community like North Lakes Academy? 

• Teachers come here because they truly care — about building meaningful connections with students and families, and about being part of a close-knit, safe, and nurturing community. It’s not about the paycheck; it’s about the people.

• Our administrators take the time to know every family and deeply value their voices and perspectives.

• We create a learning environment that adapts to each student’s individual needs, making sure every child feels supported. NLA is proud to have an incredible team of special education teachers, related services providers and paraprofessionals who are deeply committed to every student’s success.

• We also foster a strong connection to the environment, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

• Here, every student is seen, heard, and celebrated.

• We pour our hearts into offering as many opportunities as we can — we may be small, but we’re mighty and full of heart!

  
  

We’re not saying these things don’t happen in other schools. We’re saying that at NLA we make it a priority to stand out in these areas because we believe they're important to student success; and this is what sets us apart.Come and check us out!