
Nurturing Minds, Cultivating Freedom, Reimagining Education
Personalized, Play, Nature, STEAM and Project-Driven Learning for Every Child


MISSION & VISION
We are reimagining education by creating dynamic microschools that prioritize learner engagement, hands-on learning, and community impact.
Core Values:
Nurturing
Holistic
Community & Connection
Affirmation of Self & Others
WHO WE SERVE
WHY BURBRELLA?
The Data Speaks for Itself.
At Burbrella Microschools, we don’t just talk about personalized learning we deliver measurable results. Our learners consistently show exceptional growth on nationally-normed assessments like i-Ready, with many learners advancing multiple grade levels in a single year. Whether your child is gifted, neurodivergent, or simply in need of a more flexible, student-centered approach, Burbrella’s data proves our model works. With small class sizes, project-based learning, and an emphasis on the whole child, our learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Choose Burbrella where progress is personal, and every data point tells a story of growth.
The Heart Behind the High Scores
At Burbrella, we believe that academic success starts with emotional wellness. That’s why we prioritize your child’s social-emotional development every single day. Through daily check-ins, mindfulness practices, and a nurturing environment that honors each learner’s unique identity, we create a foundation where students feel safe, seen, and supported. This strong emotional grounding empowers our learners to take academic risks, stay engaged, and excel. The result? Remarkable academic growth across all grade levels because when children feel good, they learn even better. Burbrella isn’t just a school it’s a whole-child experience that fuels real, measurable learning.
Untraditional by Design. Unmatched in Results.
At Burbrella Microschool, we break away from the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional education and that’s exactly why our learners thrive. Our learning pods create small, multi-age communities where learners receive targeted instruction, personalized support, and meaningful peer collaboration. With a focus on play-based learning in the early years, project-based experiences in elementary and middle grades, and real-world readiness in high school, we meet learners where they are and grow them from there. By integrating STEAM, nature-based exploration, and inquiry-driven lessons, Burbrella keeps learning relevant, engaging, and deeply rooted in purpose. Our educators function more like learning coaches guiding, challenging, and supporting each child’s journey based on data, interest, and readiness. The results speak for themselves: accelerated academic growth, confident learners, and children who actually love school. At Burbrella, we don’t just educate. We ignite curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate success one pod at a time.
Innovative Offerings
In-Person Microschools:
Small Private Schools in NC
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Burlington, NC - Grades K-12
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Raleigh, NC - Grades K-8 Coming 2025
Global Online Microschool:
Online Microschool Serving Families in (EST)
On Demand Microschool Library Coming August 2025
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Have questions? Get in touch with us.

Burbrella Impact Network:
Microschool coaching and support for NC Microschool Founders
Future Schools Expansion:
How to start a Burbrella Microschool in NC
Adopting the Burbrella Model:
How to bring Burbrellas school design model to your operating microschool, charter, or public school.