Wonder Lab Academy
Wonder Lab Academy
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Where curiosity is cultivated, expression is encouraged, and individuality inspires us all.
Link to Pay Application WLA Fee $35.00
Any applications without the accompanying fee will not be considered for admission.
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Summer Program: June 29 - July 9, 2026
Doors Open: 8:30 am
Summer Learning Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Student Tuition: $910 early bird; $1100 after May 20, 2026
*Limited Spots Available
Application Process:
Complete the Form Below
Pay Application Fee
Receive Invite to Interview
Acceptance of Admission
Summer School Payment of $500.00 to receive the tuition discount by May 20, 2026.
The remaining amount is due June 5, 2026.
Don't miss out on this unique learning experience. Scholars who attend the entire summer learning experience will leave having learned about financial literacy, civic engagement, and analytical thinking skills!
Foundation for Wonder Lab Academy is currently fundraising for scholarships for our summer learning experience. Families making less than $225,000/year are eligible for a partial or full scholarship.
Wonder Scholars scholarships are limited and awarded based on financial need, program fit, and available funding. Most awards are partial, allowing us to support as many families as possible.
Please share our GoFundMe with anyone interested in supporting this unique learning experience.
Why choose Wonder Lab Academy?
Why choose Wonder Lab Academy?
Mission:
To ignite curiosity and empower students through inquiry-based, culturally responsive learning.
Vision:
To create a learning experience grounded in WONDER: where curiosity is sparked, equity is non-negotiable, inquiry drives learning, every child feels a deep sense of belonging, partnerships with families and community are intentional, and joy is present in every part of the student experience.
Values:
WONDER
Wonder, Opportunity, Nurture, Diversity, Equity, Responsibility
Graduate of Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences
Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction
Master of Arts in Teaching
Certification in Female Entrepreneurship
ESL Certification
AVID, SIOP, and BIST Trained
Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing
Founder's Story
Founder's Story
Growing up in Kansas City, I learned early that school could be magical—and deeply frustrating. I was a neurodivergent, gifted learner navigating a system built for compliance, not curiosity, and for a long time, I thought the problem was me. With 15+ years in education—as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, district administrator, college professor, and now elementary principal—I've seen that same story play out in thousands of students. Then I saw it in my own children, and everything shifted. I stopped trying to improve the system and decided to build something different. Wonder Lab Academy is a learning environment designed for students who need more: more challenge, more cultural connection, more room to think, question, and lead. Here, curiosity is the foundation, brilliance is expected, and individuality is the standard. Students like me won't have to wonder if they belong. They will know.
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