Growing up, Michelle Thomas was a bright and eager student, but she still struggled in school.  She had a hard time thriving in one-size-fits-all classrooms that left little room for diverse learners.  Yet, some classes and some teachers were different. They didn’t demand conformity, but showed a genuine appreciation for who she was and how she learned best.  They saw potential that others missed and knew that if they could find ways to reach her, she would excel. It was this encouragement that fueled her love of learning.

This passion led her and her husband Sean to open Bolder Tutor in 2011.  The business grew quickly, earning a solid reputation for helping struggling students keep up with the rigors of traditional school settings.

While these children learned and grew, tutoring alone could not address the underlying problem.  As soon as they stepped back into the classroom, they were met with a learning environment that was too rigid to appreciate their talents or meet their needs.  These highly capable, yet diverse, kids were under-appreciated and beaten down, held hostage by the crippling anxiety that comes with not being able to fit in. They suffered greatly and so did their families.

AND THAT WAS HOW BOLDER PATHWAY WAS BORN.

Bolder Pathway School sprung from the core belief that every child is teachable when given the right tools and instruction. Our goal is to provide a one-of-a-kind educational experience that meets each child’s needs, giving them renewed confidence in their own abilities.

This is a place where students can relax, feeling comfortable and confident in who they are.  A place that helps them recognize that they are talented and smart and capable of so much more than anyone thought possible. A place that understands what they need, then teaches them in a way they can understand.

Today, Bolder Pathway’s vision is clear.  We’re on a mission to show the world that with the right environment, a caring staff and customized curriculum, our out-of-the-box learners will thrive and succeed.