About Us
At Next Wave Academy, we believe education is more than academics—it’s the art of shaping whole human beings. Our approach nurtures curiosity, creativity, and character, while equipping students with the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world. Guided by our core values of integrity, growth, creativity, responsibility, empathy, and courage, we cultivate emerging leaders who are connected to themselves, their community, and the planet. By honoring each child’s unique potential and fostering a love of learning, we prepare them not only for success in school, but for a purposeful life of contribution and impact.
We believe education should honor the whole child—mind, body, heart, and spirit. Learning is not just about test scores; it is about cultivating resilience, creativity, and a sense of purpose. At Next Wave Academy, students are encouraged to think critically, express themselves boldly, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. By connecting learning to real-world experiences and fostering a deep respect for nature, community, and humanity, we prepare our students to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence and compassion. Our goal is to equip them not only with knowledge, but with the wisdom and adaptability to lead with integrity and vision in the years to come.
Our Story
Next Wave Academy was born from both a personal need and a shared vision. When our daughter Natalia expressed a desire to return to school after two years of homeschooling, we realized that local options in our community did not reflect the kind of education we believed in—one that truly prepares children for the world they are inheriting. With Ian’s two decades of experience in education, including founding the highly successful nonprofit The Motivational Edge in Miami, and Monica’s background as an attorney, educator, and innovator, we combined our expertise and passion to create a school that reimagines what education can be. We wanted to build a place where children are seen, heard, and inspired—a place that nurtures the whole child and empowers them to become conscious leaders for an ever-changing world.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to nurture the whole child by inspiring a love of learning, cultivating character, creativity, and courage, and guiding students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially. We envision a world where young people are empowered to shape the future with wisdom, empathy, and innovation—graduates who are resilient, responsible, and deeply connected to their communities and the planet, ready to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world with integrity and purpose.
Why Families Choose Us
Families choose Next Wave Academy because we provide what so many children need but often don’t find in larger, traditional settings—a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to grow. Many of our students come to us after experiencing challenges in bigger schools, where they struggled with bullying or felt unseen by their teachers. Others join us from homeschooling, where parents sought a small and intimate environment that could nurture both independence and connection. At Next Wave Academy, every child is known and valued. Our holistic approach, grounded in creativity, responsibility, and empathy, creates a community where students feel safe to take risks, express themselves, and thrive academically and personally. Parents choose us because they want more than just a school; they want a place where their children are prepared to step confidently into the future.
Address
44 N. Pine Street
Fellsmere, FL 32948
School Hours
Mon– Fri: 8:30 am – 2:30pm
Contact Us
(772) 918-8956
staff@nextwaveacademies.org
