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A specialized micro-school dedicated to the academic brilliance and emotional well-being of high achieving, gifted, and

twice exceptional learners.

SUMMIT ELEVATE ACADEMY

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CONNECT-CONQUER-COLLABORATE-CREATE

Our program uses the Prenda microschool model to provide personalized learning pathways in a collaborative, supportive environment where students are known, challenged, and valued.

Social-Emotional Development

We nurture the unique emotional landscapes of gifted learners, fostering the self-awareness, empathy, and resilience needed for holistic growth and meaningful connection.

Hands-On Experiential Learning

Deep understanding is built through action. Our scholars thrive in an immersive environment where scientific inquiry and real-world projects spark lifelong curiousity.

Where Change Begins

I have a passion for creating a 4th–8th grade micro school designed specifically for high-achieving, gifted and twice exceptional learners who are ready to move beyond traditional grade-level expectations. As a gifted educator with twelve years of experience, I have seen firsthand how capable students often crave greater challenge, flexibility, and intellectual depth than conventional classrooms can consistently provide. My vision is to build a learning environment where students can work at the academic level they are truly ready for in mathematics and language arts—free from artificial ceilings—while still being nurtured, supported, and understood.

At the heart of this micro school is a commitment to both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. High-achieving students often need as much guidance in resilience, collaboration, self-advocacy, and emotional awareness as they do in advanced content. I am passionate about cultivating a small, intentional community where students feel seen, valued, and challenged—where rigor and well-being go hand in hand. Through personalized instruction, flexible grouping, and an emphasis on meaningful relationships, I aim to create a space where gifted learners can thrive intellectually while developing the confidence, empathy, and balance they need to succeed far beyond the classroom.

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I founded this micro-school to bridge the gap in gifted education—and now, I invite your child to reach their summit with me.

Paula Turner

Summit Elevate Academy Founder

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JOIN THE SUMMIT ELEVATE COMMUNITY

Summit Elevate Academy is conveniently located in Clearwater, Florida near US 19 and Nursery Road.

(Exact address shared upon request.)

​To learn more:  https://forms.gle/CLfNoqJrDyWuYJZi9

 

Email Us At: info@gosummitacademy.com

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