Flourish
Paradise Valley
Where every student feels known, challenged by design, and proud to belong
Opening Fall 2026 for grades 3-8
Where every student feels known, challenged by design, and proud to belong
Opening Fall 2026 for grades 3-8
What to Expect
Small Community
We want every student to feel seen & valued in our community. So we are intentionally capping the school size to be a maximum of 60 students.
Project Based Learning
We don’t just cram facts. Students will learn through real-world, hands-on experiences that help bring concepts to life for deeper learning and engagement.
Grow Your Superpowers
We teach both academic excellence and the human skills students need to truly thrive like collaboration, resourcefulness & student agency.
Our Location
Flourish students learn by doing.
We call this Pursuits.
Union Hills & Tatum
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Maricopa - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Adam Nadeau
Chief Academic Officer
Adam is a co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at Flourish Schools. His entire career has been devoted to bringing innovation into K-12 classrooms, because he believes every child deserves a school that truly prepares them for the world ahead.
He started his career as a founding teacher at KIPP Academy Nashville and grew into leadership roles at Rocketship Education, where he opened multiple campuses and eventually led achievement and personalized learning for the entire network.
What drives Adam is a deep commitment to making schools better for kids - always asking how Flourish can improve, grow, and serve students more fully.
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 is a lifelong Phoenician.
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Maricopa - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Adam Nadeau
Chief Academic Officer
Adam is a co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at Flourish Schools. His entire career has been devoted to bringing innovation into K-12 classrooms, because he believes every child deserves a school that truly prepares them for the world ahead.
He started his career as a founding teacher at KIPP Academy Nashville and grew into leadership roles at Rocketship Education, where he opened multiple campuses and eventually led achievement and personalized learning for the entire network.
What drives Adam is a deep commitment to making schools better for kids - always asking how Flourish can improve, grow, and serve students more fully.
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 is a lifelong Phoenician.
Our Teachers & Staff
Meet the passionate educators behind Flourish Maricopa - dedicated to guiding and inspiring every student in our community.
Adam Nadeau
Chief Academic Officer
Adam is a co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at Flourish Schools. His entire career has been devoted to bringing innovation into K-12 classrooms, because he believes every child deserves a school that truly prepares them for the world ahead.
He started his career as a founding teacher at KIPP Academy Nashville and grew into leadership roles at Rocketship Education, where he opened multiple campuses and eventually led achievement and personalized learning for the entire network.
What drives Adam is a deep commitment to making schools better for kids - always asking how Flourish can improve, grow, and serve students more fully.
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 is a lifelong Phoenician.
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.
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.
What Parents Ask The Most
You’ve got questions; we’re here to help.
Is Flourish accredited?
We are approved as a Class 1 independent school by the state of Arizona, and have our preliminary accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSA), one of the country’s leading accreditors of independent schools. We expect to finalize MSA accreditation this Fall.
I know Flourish is a private school. What is the tuition?
Our goal at Flourish is to be affordable for all families. All enrolled families will be asked to apply for an Education Spending Account through the state of Arizona beginning Fall, 2026 and we will work with you to provide scholarships as necessary.
How large is the school, and what grades does it serve?
Flourish is intentionally designed as a small school and will serve approximately 50 students in grades 3–8 per school during the 2026–2027 school year.
What are the school hours?
Flourish’s school day is 8:15–3:15pm
Is there Before Care & Aftercare?
We do not provide our own Before Care or Aftercare programs, but are working to partner with Smithson-Craighead for early care & the Madison Community Center for daily Aftercare. Our doors open daily at 7:30 for students who need to arrive early.
Does Flourish provide transportation?
We do not. Families are responsible for providing transportation to and from school. For field trips and learning excursions, we contract with a local bus company to provide in-day transportation.
Does Flourish provide breakfast & lunch?
We do not have access to a prep kitchen, so Flourish students are expected to bring a lunch. We will be providing healthy snacks (such as fruit) daily to supplement home-prepared lunches, and our student-led lunch team will be responsible for planning additional investments to support student nutrition and overall experience.
Is there a dress code or uniform?
There is no uniform, and students are permitted to express themselves however they wish through their choice of outfits. We do have a small set of restrictions in our Parent Handbook, which are focused primarily on minimizing distraction.
What curricula does Flourish use?
We are building an innovative, learn-by-doing middle school model with the explicit goal of creating self-confident, resourceful learners, and with that we are building our own program utilizing elements of existing curricula and real-world resources with our project-based learning approach. We will not be using textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, or packets; it’s our belief that true learning best happens when students work with concepts and understandings to solve interesting challenges.
What role does technology play?
At Flourish, we believe that students must learn how to use technology responsibly and purposefully, and that the professional worlds they encounter down the line will expect them to have fluency with the most modern technological advancements. Every Flourish student will receive a laptop that they will have access to throughout the day for research and resources, but our goal is to only use technology when needed and to minimize the amount of 1:1 screentime throughout the day.
Will there be a daily recess or sports? What about enrichments?
Despite our small school model, we think it is critical to offer enrichments and organized physical activity that meets students’ interests. WIth that, we will be partnering with coaches, artists, & other community members to offer Clubs three days a week. Clubs will reflect student interests and curiosities, and will rotate every 9 weeks to remain fresh. Clubs could include focus areas like pickleball, 3v3 soccer, guitar, stained glass artistry, calligraphy, and cooking, to give a few examples. We will also be partnering with local sports leagues to give students and option for organized sports with their friends, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.
What Parents Ask The Most
You’ve got questions; we’re here to help.
Is Flourish accredited?
We are approved as a Class 1 independent school by the state of Arizona, and have our preliminary accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSA), one of the country’s leading accreditors of independent schools. We expect to finalize MSA accreditation this Fall.
I know Flourish is a private school. What is the tuition?
Our goal at Flourish is to be affordable for all families. All enrolled families will be asked to apply for an Education Spending Account through the state of Arizona beginning Fall, 2026 and we will work with you to provide scholarships as necessary.
How large is the school, and what grades does it serve?
Flourish is intentionally designed as a small school and will serve approximately 50 students in grades 3–8 per school during the 2026–2027 school year.
What are the school hours?
Flourish’s school day is 8:15–3:15pm
Is there Before Care & Aftercare?
We do not provide our own Before Care or Aftercare programs, but are working to partner with Smithson-Craighead for early care & the Madison Community Center for daily Aftercare. Our doors open daily at 7:30 for students who need to arrive early.
Does Flourish provide transportation?
We do not. Families are responsible for providing transportation to and from school. For field trips and learning excursions, we contract with a local bus company to provide in-day transportation.
Does Flourish provide breakfast & lunch?
We do not have access to a prep kitchen, so Flourish students are expected to bring a lunch. We will be providing healthy snacks (such as fruit) daily to supplement home-prepared lunches, and our student-led lunch team will be responsible for planning additional investments to support student nutrition and overall experience.
Is there a dress code or uniform?
There is no uniform, and students are permitted to express themselves however they wish through their choice of outfits. We do have a small set of restrictions in our Parent Handbook, which are focused primarily on minimizing distraction.
What curricula does Flourish use?
We are building an innovative, learn-by-doing middle school model with the explicit goal of creating self-confident, resourceful learners, and with that we are building our own program utilizing elements of existing curricula and real-world resources with our project-based learning approach. We will not be using textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, or packets; it’s our belief that true learning best happens when students work with concepts and understandings to solve interesting challenges.
What role does technology play?
At Flourish, we believe that students must learn how to use technology responsibly and purposefully, and that the professional worlds they encounter down the line will expect them to have fluency with the most modern technological advancements. Every Flourish student will receive a laptop that they will have access to throughout the day for research and resources, but our goal is to only use technology when needed and to minimize the amount of 1:1 screentime throughout the day.
Will there be a daily recess or sports? What about enrichments?
Despite our small school model, we think it is critical to offer enrichments and organized physical activity that meets students’ interests. WIth that, we will be partnering with coaches, artists, & other community members to offer Clubs three days a week. Clubs will reflect student interests and curiosities, and will rotate every 9 weeks to remain fresh. Clubs could include focus areas like pickleball, 3v3 soccer, guitar, stained glass artistry, calligraphy, and cooking, to give a few examples. We will also be partnering with local sports leagues to give students and option for organized sports with their friends, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.
What Parents Ask The Most
You’ve got questions; we’re here to help.
Is Flourish accredited?
We are approved as a Class 1 independent school by the state of Arizona, and have our preliminary accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSA), one of the country’s leading accreditors of independent schools. We expect to finalize MSA accreditation this Fall.
I know Flourish is a private school. What is the tuition?
Our goal at Flourish is to be affordable for all families. All enrolled families will be asked to apply for an Education Spending Account through the state of Arizona beginning Fall, 2026 and we will work with you to provide scholarships as necessary.
How large is the school, and what grades does it serve?
Flourish is intentionally designed as a small school and will serve approximately 50 students in grades 3–8 per school during the 2026–2027 school year.
What are the school hours?
Flourish’s school day is 8:15–3:15pm
Is there Before Care & Aftercare?
We do not provide our own Before Care or Aftercare programs, but are working to partner with Smithson-Craighead for early care & the Madison Community Center for daily Aftercare. Our doors open daily at 7:30 for students who need to arrive early.
Does Flourish provide transportation?
We do not. Families are responsible for providing transportation to and from school. For field trips and learning excursions, we contract with a local bus company to provide in-day transportation.
Does Flourish provide breakfast & lunch?
We do not have access to a prep kitchen, so Flourish students are expected to bring a lunch. We will be providing healthy snacks (such as fruit) daily to supplement home-prepared lunches, and our student-led lunch team will be responsible for planning additional investments to support student nutrition and overall experience.
Is there a dress code or uniform?
There is no uniform, and students are permitted to express themselves however they wish through their choice of outfits. We do have a small set of restrictions in our Parent Handbook, which are focused primarily on minimizing distraction.
What curricula does Flourish use?
We are building an innovative, learn-by-doing middle school model with the explicit goal of creating self-confident, resourceful learners, and with that we are building our own program utilizing elements of existing curricula and real-world resources with our project-based learning approach. We will not be using textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, or packets; it’s our belief that true learning best happens when students work with concepts and understandings to solve interesting challenges.
What role does technology play?
At Flourish, we believe that students must learn how to use technology responsibly and purposefully, and that the professional worlds they encounter down the line will expect them to have fluency with the most modern technological advancements. Every Flourish student will receive a laptop that they will have access to throughout the day for research and resources, but our goal is to only use technology when needed and to minimize the amount of 1:1 screentime throughout the day.
Will there be a daily recess or sports? What about enrichments?
Despite our small school model, we think it is critical to offer enrichments and organized physical activity that meets students’ interests. WIth that, we will be partnering with coaches, artists, & other community members to offer Clubs three days a week. Clubs will reflect student interests and curiosities, and will rotate every 9 weeks to remain fresh. Clubs could include focus areas like pickleball, 3v3 soccer, guitar, stained glass artistry, calligraphy, and cooking, to give a few examples. We will also be partnering with local sports leagues to give students and option for organized sports with their friends, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.