Are you a parent seeking a flexible, innovative education solution for your child?At Square Peg Learning Lab, I understand the unique challenges that come with traditional schooling.I provide creative alternatives that cater to the individual needs of every student.Serving students from various educational backgrounds—including public and home school students—who need supplemental support or alternative learning opportunities

Alternative K-5th Education

Personalized part-time learning at our homey microschool. Ideal for homeschool families and parents seeking flexible, alternative education options.

Special Support Groups

Flexible drop-off days, targeted learning clubs, and enrichment classes designed to supplement and enhance your child’s social and emotional learning journey.

Individual Support
Services

Customized support for neurodivergent needs, spiritual education, and social-emotional development tailored to your child's unique needs and personality.

Welcome to a world where curiosity is celebrated and every hurdle is just another exciting puzzle to be solved.

Square Peg Learning Lab offers a fresh take on learning, putting children at the helm of their educational journey. It's a place where passions come alive, and love for learning never fades.By fostering a nurturing environment, I ensure each child's potential is not just
reached, but surpassed. Here, there's no such thing as a problem, just a fun-filled challenge eagerly waiting for a creative solution.

Morning Program

Montessori & Nature-Based Learning Community
Schedule: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 2-3 days per week
Ages: 6-12 years
Group Size: Maximum 10 students

Ideal For

Features

“Working with Karissa both in the public school and private/church, I was able to witness her perceptive grasp of the needs of a child. She uses her skills and gifting to help struggling kids not only gain footing, but also find their voice in our noisy world.”

Pam R. (School Nurse & Kids Ministry Volunteer)

“It can be so hard to find teachers and caregivers that are not only trustworthy with your children but who also truly care about their wellbeing and seeing them thrive. Karissa checks those boxes and so many more. She is intentional with her time with the kids and takes the time to fully listen to their desires and hearts and match their learning style. She pours her effort fully into giving them the best that she has to offer. She is just the absolute best!”

Tiffany B. (Enrolled Student's Mom)

My Educational Journey

I pursued two years of early childhood education in college and worked as a teacher assistant in a local public school preschool. There, I saw firsthand how the system often failed to support kids who didn’t fit the conventional mold, punishing their individuality instead of nurturing it. This experience reinforced my belief that I couldn’t work within a system that didn’t honor children's unique needs and interests.

Having been homeschooled myself, I know the joy of learning in a way that is tailored to the individual. My family cultivated my gifts and passions, allowing me to discover who I was.However, as a teen and adult, I often felt like a square peg in a round hole, encountering systems and people who didn’t know how to make space for someone who didn’t fit their mold.

Square Peg is an approved ESA Provider. If affordability is a concern, explore the ESA site on accessing state funding for children with special needs or an IEP to cover tuition and program costs.Excitingly, siblings are now eligible for state funding as well. Visit the page for details on eligibility criteria and application procedures. Keep in mind that there is a deadline for applications, so be sure to look into it if you are interested.If you have questions about ESA please fill out our contact form and we will help you get your questions answered.

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