Our Vision
At Vibrant Minds, we imagine a learning space where every child feels seen, safe, and capable. Students move at a pace that fits them, explore their interests in meaningful ways, and grow in confidence as they master skills—not just move through grades. Our VIBES values guide everything we do:
- Venture Forth – Be brave enough to try, make mistakes, and start again.
- Inquire Deeply – Ask questions, explore ideas, and look beneath the surface.
- Believe in Yourself – Build confidence through small wins, persistence, and support.
- Envision Greatness – Imagine your future, set goals, and take steps toward them.
- Shine Your Light – Use your unique strengths and gifts to help your community.
Who We Are
A School Designed Around Your Child
We believe every child deserves an education that fits them.
Vibrant Minds is a small, K–12 private microschool designed for students who thrive with individualized pacing, hands-on learning, and a calm, multi-age environment. We support curious learners, late bloomers, deep thinkers, creative kids, and students who need a gentler, more flexible approach than traditional school can provide.
Our days blend focused instruction, meaningful projects, independent exploration, and real-world learning. Younger students learn in short, engaging bursts with movement and play built into their day. Older students build independence, strengthen academic skills, and explore personalized interest-based work. High schoolers develop custom learning plans and work closely with a mentor to design courses, electives, and real-world experiences.
At Vibrant Minds, students are known, supported, and challenged in ways that honor who they are now — and who they are becoming.
Our Learning & Teaching Model
Our Lower Elementary tier supports early learners through developmentally appropriate, hands-on instruction with plenty of movement and play. This tier is ...
Our Upper Elementary & Middle tier supports learners who benefit from clear instruction, guided practice, and individualized skill-building. This tier is ...
Our High School tier provides a flexible, personalized learning experience for teens ready for greater independence. Students design customized academic ...
Our Daily Vibe
Students rotate through focused learning blocks with built-in movement and play.
Because we are mastery-based and multi-age, every child works at the ...
Fridays are intentionally flexible to support deeper learning and real-world experiences.
Fridays may include:
- Project extension time
- Reteaching or extra ...
Meet Our Founder & Teacher
The heart behind Vibrant Minds -
Before Mattie was an educator, she was a mother searching for a better way — and that search became the foundation of ...
Mathina brings more than 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults with disabilities, and families across educational, residential, and ...
Missouri State University (Current) – Pursuing a Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in Low Vision/Blindness.
Western Governors University ...
