Breakthrough Academy

Specialties

Small, private school specializing in teaching students with learning differences or challenges. We help students with dyslexia, other learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, mood disorders, sensory sensitivities, speech and language needs, or those who just want small classes! Classes are limited to 8 students. We offer direct and digital instruction («blended learning») to best meet our students’ needs. Come check us out!

History

Established in 2012.

Our school started with just five students; two of whom were children of our founder! The drive was to provide the specialize education necessary to «close the learning gap» to allow students to catch up and return to a larger, general education setting. Learn more about our philosophy and our founder on our website.

Meet the Business Owner

Kristina B.

Business Owner

Kristina holds a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Bachelors degree in Psychology, a specialized certificate in Infant/​Family Studies and Child Trauma, and a post-​graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Kristina is also actively involved in the disability and early learning community. Kristina has over 20 years of experience in the field of Early Education, Early Intervention, and Mental Health. She has worked with the Parent Training Information Center for the state of Arizona (Raising Special Kids), as a Disability Specialist for Early Head Start, an Education Curriculum Specialist for Head Start, and a Mental Health Consultant for First Things First. Kristina also owns AZ Parent Advocate offering special education consulting and advocacy.​She is also the proud mother of five children with special needs.