Freddy Price
Founder & CEO
Email1: [email protected]
Phone: (954) 358 9588
Fredyn Price brings over a decade of educational experience to her role as the Founder and CEO of The Fredyn Academy. Her journey as an educator includes teaching English as a Second Language at Broward College's RENEW Program for refugees, alongside being a certified English and ESL Teacher in New York City. Fredyn also holds a Juris Doctor from Regent University, bringing a diverse background and a profound understanding of educational law and policy to the forefront of her educational mission.
The Fredyn Academy was born from Fredyn’s personal experience homeschooling her gifted son, whose curiosity and talents in science, math, and the arts were not fully nurtured by traditional schooling. This experience inspired her to create a more flexible and engaging learning environment tailored to gifted students.
Built on STEAM education and hands-on, project-based learning, The Fredyn Academy encourages students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and take an active role in their education. Fredyn’s vision is to make learning a collaborative, engaging, and joyful journey where every student can reach their full potential.
About
At The Fredyn Academy, we are dedicated to redefining the educational experience for gifted children between the ages of 7-12 through our specialized STEAM-based curriculum. Located in the heart of Broward County, Florida, we offer a unique learning environment where students can explore their curiosities and engage with a world that needs their brilliant minds.
Our academy is not just about traditional learning; it’s about creating a dynamic space where young learners can experiment, explore, and excel in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. We focus on developing agile skills and techniques that prepare our students for real-world challenges, enabling them to work collaboratively on projects ranging from environmental conservation to complex business problems.
We understand that every child is unique, and our approach to education reflects this belief. At The Fredyn Academy, learning is a personalized journey. We employ innovative techniques and cutting-edge scientific equipment to make learning engaging and relevant. Our classrooms are designed to be open and versatile, incorporating areas like a makerspace where students can tinker, design, and build according to their wildest imaginations.
The story of The Fredyn Academy is deeply rooted in the transformative experiences encountered by children who surpass the educational challenges offered by traditional schooling systems. This narrative began when a gifted child, rapidly advancing beyond their peers, faced increasing isolation and dissatisfaction within conventional educational environments. Traditional methods proved insufficient as they stifled the child's curiosity and failed to keep pace with their intellectual growth. Recognizing the urgent need for a tailored approach, an alternative was sought that prioritized the child’s unique learning style and innate brilliance, taking advantage of all their unique gifts.
The shift towards a home-based, interest-led education marked a significant turning point. By focusing on personal interests and allowing for a flexible learning pace, a dramatic improvement in engagement and understanding was observed. This personalized educational approach utilized real-world applications, like the dynamics of spinning tops to explore physics concepts, transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible experiences. This method not only rekindled a joy for learning but also demonstrated the effectiveness of connecting academic concepts directly with a child’s passions.
Inspired by these outcomes, The Fredyn Academy was established as a haven for gifted learners who require an environment that adapts to their exceptional needs. The academy embraces a STEAM-focused curriculum, enriching students through a blend of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, integrated with hands-on, project-based learning experiences. It is a place where young minds are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and excel, far from the confines of traditional educational models. The Fredyn Academy stands as a testament to the belief that all children should have the opportunity to explore their potential in an environment that celebrates and nurtures their individual talents and aspirations.
Cultivating Curiosity in Young Thinkers
OUR MISSION
We are passionate about providing an educational environment that goes beyond the conventional, especially for the gifted minds that often find traditional classrooms restrictive. Our approach is centered around the concept of a microschool, a smaller, personalized learning environment where each student’s needs and potential can be carefully nurtured. This intimate setting allows us to address the unique challenges gifted students face, such as a lack of engagement with overly simplistic content or feeling isolated because they are not adequately challenged. Here, we empower students to explore their capabilities fully and engage with complex, stimulating educational materials that foster their intellectual and emotional growth.
Understanding the importance of a STEAM-based education in today’s rapidly evolving world, we ensure that science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics are interwoven throughout our curriculum. This integration not only prepares our students for future careers that demand a versatile skill set but also shows them how interconnected disciplines can be used to solve real-world problems. By encouraging our students to become citizen scientists, we involve them in projects that have tangible outcomes, such as environmental conservation efforts and community-based problem-solving, thereby instilling a sense of responsibility and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Brain learning, another cornerstone of our educational philosophy, focuses on understanding how the brain processes information, enabling us to create teaching strategies that optimize learning outcomes. Our educational spaces are designed to be flexible, allowing for movement and hands-on activities that cater to the diverse learning styles of our students. We believe in the power of play and exploration as fundamental components of learning, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. At The Fredyn Academy, we don’t just teach; we guide our students on a journey to uncover the world around them and within themselves, ensuring that their education is as dynamic and multifaceted as they are.
Our Educational Approach
Our approach to education is fundamentally designed around the unique needs of gifted children. We embrace a microschool model that allows for more personalized, focused, and innovative educational experiences. Our mission is to create environments where students can play, tinker, build, create, and explore their curiosities.
This nurturing setting not only fosters academic excellence but also supports the emotional and social development of our students. We strive to ensure that our students are not just learners, but also inventors and thinkers who will lead tomorrow.
STEAM-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum is deeply rooted in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), providing hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to explore real-world challenges and apply their knowledge in practical ways.
From environmental conservation projects to innovative technology experiments, our curriculum challenges students to expand their horizons. We also incorporate agile business techniques to foster collaboration, project management, and leadership skills essential for their future careers.
Advantages of Brain Learning
One of the significant advantages of our educational model is the emphasis on brain learning. We use the latest scientific methods to understand how the brain learns, which allows us to tailor our teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Our classrooms are dynamic spaces designed for movement and interaction, where students can take brain breaks and engage in activities that stimulate both their minds and bodies. This approach not only makes learning more enjoyable but also more effective, as it respects the natural learning rhythms of each student.
Our Commitment to Growth
At The Fredyn Academy, we believe that all knowledge has value and that learning should be a collaborative, enjoyable, and enriching experience.
We are dedicated to helping our students find their passion and pursue it with enthusiasm and confidence. For those who believe in a different kind of education—an education that prepares your child for the future while respecting their individuality—The Fredyn Academy is your ideal partner. Together, we can unlock the potential of each child, fostering not only academic success but also a lifelong love for learning.
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