Flourish
Paradise Valley
Where every student feels known, challenged by design, and proud to belong
Opening Fall 2026 for grades 6-8
Where every student feels known, challenged by design, and proud to belong
Opening Fall 2026 for grades 3-8
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Paradise Valley - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Kandace Gallegos
Lead Teacher
Kandace brings a deep expertise in project-based learning and developing connected and joyful classroom communities to Flourish, having most recently led at a Challenger campus in Utah. She believes great schools and classrooms are built on a foundation of strong relationships, consistency, and a blend of demand and personalized support, and that students learn best when they feel safe, valued, challenged, and encouraged to discover themselves and their limitless capabilities.
Throughout her career in schools, Kandace has leveraged project-based learning to push students deeper in their learning and application, and brings a wealth of experience to our model and practices.
Amanda Ockert
Head of Admissions
Amanda is Flourish's Head of Admissions and is here to guide and support families throughout the application process so they can find the right fit for their child.
She holds a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University and has spent years working with organizations focused on reading support, learning differences, and student success.
As a mom herself, Amanda brings both personal insight and professional dedication to connecting families with an education that can change a child's trajectory. Amanda has called Phoenix home for the past 25 years.
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Paradise Valley - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Kandace Gallegos
Lead Teacher
Kandace brings a deep expertise in project-based learning and developing connected and joyful classroom communities to Flourish, having most recently led at a Challenger campus in Utah. She believes great schools and classrooms are built on a foundation of strong relationships, consistency, and a blend of demand and personalized support, and that students learn best when they feel safe, valued, challenged, and encouraged to discover themselves and their limitless capabilities.
Throughout her career in schools, Kandace has leveraged project-based learning to push students deeper in their learning and application, and brings a wealth of experience to our model and practices.
Amanda Ockert
Head of Admissions
Amanda is Flourish's Head of Admissions and is here to guide and support families throughout the application process so they can find the right fit for their child.
She holds a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University and has spent years working with organizations focused on reading support, learning differences, and student success.
As a mom herself, Amanda brings both personal insight and professional dedication to connecting families with an education that can change a child's trajectory. Amanda has called Phoenix home for the past 25 years.
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Paradise Valley - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Kandace Gallegos
Lead Teacher
Kandace brings a deep expertise in project-based learning and developing connected and joyful classroom communities to Flourish, having most recently led at a Challenger campus in Utah. She believes great schools and classrooms are built on a foundation of strong relationships, consistency, and a blend of demand and personalized support, and that students learn best when they feel safe, valued, challenged, and encouraged to discover themselves and their limitless capabilities.
Throughout her career in schools, Kandace has leveraged project-based learning to push students deeper in their learning and application, and brings a wealth of experience to our model and practices.
Amanda Ockert
Head of Admissions
Amanda is Flourish's Head of Admissions and is here to guide and support families throughout the application process so they can find the right fit for their child.
She holds a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University and has spent years working with organizations focused on reading support, learning differences, and student success.
As a mom herself, Amanda brings both personal insight and professional dedication to connecting families with an education that can change a child's trajectory. Amanda has called Phoenix home for the past 25 years.
Our Location
Our Location
Union Hills & Tatum
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Where Joyful Learning Meets Curious Children
We’re now accepting scheduled visits to meet our teachers. Come meet us and find out how Flourish can help your child grow.
Ready To Schedule Your Visit?
Where Joyful Learning Meets Curious Children
We’re now accepting scheduled visits to meet our teachers. Come meet us and find out how Flourish can help your child grow.
Ready To Schedule Your Visit?
Where Joyful Learning Meets Curious Children
We’re now accepting scheduled visits to meet our teachers. Come meet us and find out how Flourish can help your child grow.
Ready To Schedule Your Visit?
Where Joyful Learning Meets Curious Children
We’re now accepting scheduled visits to meet our teachers. Come meet us and find out how Flourish can help your child grow.
About Flourish
About Flourish
Flourish is growing across Arizona with in-person campuses for grades 3–8. Our students thrive through personalized learning in a close-knit community where every child is known, supported, and inspired to grow.
Visit www.flourishschools.com to learn more about our philosophy and curriculum.