Crush academics. Build life skills. Love school.
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Alpha's 3 Commitments
More about our programYour Kids need two things to learn
ACADEMICS AT THE RIGHT LEVEL AND PACE
Our AI tutor gives students 1:1 personalized education, providing coursework at their individual pace and the appropriate level. Students progress with concept-based mastery and without any knowledge gaps.
MOTIVATION WITH THE RIGHT REWARD
We motivate kids by giving them the gift of time to pursue the things they want to do and develop life skills. Adults in the room support motivated students to foster a growth mindset and independent learning.
REAL RESULTS FOR REAL LIFE SKILLS
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New locations coming this fall!
We're expanding to new cities and countries to bring our unique learning experience to more students around the world.
View all new locationsTheir voices speak of their success
See what Alpha students and families say about learning 2x faster, building confidence, and loving school again.
"I love Alpha because I can learn at my own pace whether I'm ahead or behind the class."
"What I love about Alpha is the freedom we get here that isn't like another school."
"One of the reasons I love Alpha is because we have our own currency that motivates us to do more work."
"There's no hand holding, and I get to learn at my own pace."
Chloe
3rd, 8
I love Alpha because I can learn at my own pace whether I'm ahead or behind the class.
Lulu
4th, 9
One of the reasons I love Alpha is because we have our own currency that motivates us to do more work.
Rosie
5th, 10
What I love about Alpha is the freedom we get here that isn't like another school.
Marshall
6th, 11
There's no hand holding, and I get to learn at my own pace.
More than Teachers: The Alpha Guides
At Alpha School, teachers shift from traditional roles like grading and writing lesson plans, to supporting students' emotional and motivational needs and teaching life skills. This impactful transformation frees up teachers to mentor, motivate, and coach students to become self-driven learners.
Explore our programGUIDANCE
Adults, whether teachers or parents, become 'Guides', shifting the traditional teacher-student relationship to offer motivational and emotional support.
SUPPORT
Assist students with AI-powered learning, help them develop life skills, and pursue their passions.
MOTIVATION
We motivate kids by giving them the gift of time to pursue the things they want to do and develop life skills. Adults in the room support motivated students to foster a growth mindset and independent learning.
Meet our Guides
Charity Villegas
Education from Bowdoin College & NYU School of Education. Specialized in executive function skills & RQ development. Former Learning Interventionist in private schools and Rikers Island education programs.
Tanya Parker
Educator and international birth justice advocate. Extensive experience in alternative education, world-schooling across South Africa, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. Consultant for self-directed learning models.
Carrington Haas
Degree in Political Science & International Studies. Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) with experience in Waldorf, charter schools, and Teach for America. Passionate about neurodivergent education.
Gwen Hurst
40+ years in education as a teacher, reading specialist, music, and PE instructor. Private swim instructor and literacy expert dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Malu Delgado
9+ years in education. Background in creative advertising at the Moody College of Communication. Dedicated mentor to Alpha students, inspiring limitless learning.
Faith Crenshaw
Management degree from UT Austin. Former co-captain of the Texas Cheerleading team. Passionate about coaching and guiding students to embrace their limitless potential.
Vanessa Watson
Bachelor's in Early Childhood & Elementary Education. Master's in TESOL. 6+ years of experience teaching kindergarten, third grade, and ESL. Dedicated to helping students achieve beyond what they think is possible.
Taylor Sweeney
Graduate of Texas Christian University with additional studies in Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Extensive experience in student coaching, interdisciplinary learning, and guide training at Alpha.
Phil Perkins
Finance background turned educator. Former corporate banker with a degree in Investment Management & Financial Analysis. Helped launch a learner-led PK-5 school, redefining early education.
Bryan Gordon
M.S. in Psychology with 17+ years of experience in health and wellness coaching, mentored by Olympians and world record holders. Expert in neuroscience and physiological psychology.
Andres Standard
B.S. in Cognitive Psychology, M.S. in Applied Industrial & Organizational Psychology, PMP® certified. Extensive experience in education, project management, and community mentorship programs.
Tyisha Brooks
Experienced educator (K-3) with expertise in growth mindset & creative problem-solving. Published children's book author.
Ruby Alvarez
Background in early childhood education. Former educator at Starbase, working with toddlers and fostering early developmental learning.
Giana Hesterberg
Nearly 20 years in education. Keynote speaker at the Texas Association of Future Educators Conference and Los Fresnos CISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. Graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Samantha Hilton
Former Environmental Science & English teacher. Developed innovative teaching strategies for diverse learners in Brownsville public schools.
Desiré Park
M.S. in Reading Specialization. Former Science Course Leader for 140+ teachers. Extensive experience in education leadership and student enrichment.
Michael O'Connor
Background in Economics & Business. Developed a real-world financial literacy and business curriculum that led students to create and run their own profitable businesses.
Mo Swain
10+ years in education. Founder of Alpha's workshop team & program, specializing in hands-on, innovative learning experiences.
Gabbi Piazza
Degree in Early Childhood Education. Specialist in neurodiverse education with extensive experience in summer camp leadership and immersive learning techniques.
Alpha in action
From student-led businesses to science challenges and news broadcasts, every day at Alpha is packed with purpose, energy, and real-world learning.
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