Lighting the path to lifelong learning
Lighting the path to lifelong learning
At Little Light Academy, our mission is to provide a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their God-given potential. Through personalized instruction, hands-on learning, and meaningful relationships, we inspire a love of learning while building strong academic foundations, confidence, character, and life skills. We partner with families to cultivate curious minds, compassionate hearts, and lifelong learners who are equipped to shine their light in the world.
Every child has a light to share
Meet Shelby Figueroa, Sarah Whitney, and Mary O’Brien. Get to know the educators behind our microschool, personalized tutoring, and art classes.
What Makes Us Different
Two ways to learn with us: a small-group microschool and one-on-one tutoring. Choose what fits your family.
With Shelby
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
A personalized microschool for students who thrive in a small-group, relationship-based learning environment. Students receive instruction in all core subjects, ELA, math, science, and social studies, through engaging, hands-on, project-based learning. Our program is designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Families can choose to extend the school day with our Life Skills Lab, where students take part in practical, real-world experiences such as cooking, financial literacy, STEM challenges, teamwork, problem-solving, and other hands-on enrichment that builds confidence and independence.
Follows the 2026–2027 microschool calendar below.
With Sarah
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Individualized tutoring tailored to each student's unique learning needs and goals. Our tutors are certified teachers who provide one-on-one support in reading, math, writing, and other academic subjects to help students build skills and confidence.
Key 2026–2027 dates for Shelby's microschool
Now booking for 2026–2027!
littlelightacademyaz@gmail.com
Microschool (Shelby): Tuesday & Wednesday
1:1 Tutoring (Sarah): Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM
Serving Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, and surrounding areas