Shalay Wiggins is the founder and director of In Bloom Academy, which she started with her husband, Ray, in 2019. Inspired by her journey parenting a child with AuDHD, she set out to create a school where personalized, student-centered learning is at the heart of everything.

Her vision has helped In Bloom Academy grow into a thriving community that has served hundreds of families, offering a nurturing, inclusive space for children to learn and grow.

Shalay is a certified tutor and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and she is currently continuing her education in Special Education to further support the diverse needs of her students. She remains deeply committed to empowering each child to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

 As the middle school facilitator, Gabriel draws on personal experiences with ADHD to promote understanding and inclusivity. He creates engaging, tailored curriculums for each student, 

leveraging a background in early childhood education and certification as a tutor.

 In his free time, Gabriel enjoys playing D&D, board games, kayaking, and visiting theme parks.

Caitlin Dooley has been working with students for 10 plus year, within public and private schools in North Brevard. She is invested in helping students to reach their goals and also to reach their potential. She is passionate about learning and reading. Caitlin received her associates degree from Eastern Florida State College in 2010. She is very excited to start this new year with her high school students as the delve into history and language arts! 

Bio to come

 Parker McBride is an artist who specializes in acrylic painting and ink work. She teaches art 1, 2 and club where she works with every student to tailor each lesson to best fit their level of experience. She's passionate about bringing inclusivity, creativity, and an open mind into every class.

    Focusing on the whole individual, Parker's favorite part about working with her students is helping them mold their unique voices, interests, and stories into beautiful art pieces. She strives to provide a welcoming environment where everyone can make art and feel safe to bring their authentic selves into the creation process. Being a mom herself, she enjoys connecting and working with kids of all ages. Outside of teaching, Parker fosters a love of nature, reading, spending time with family, and singing.

Barbara La Rosa is an educator who deeply understands that no two students learn the same way. Inspired by homeschooling her neurodivergent sons during the pandemic, she recognized the gaps in traditional education and became a passionate advocate for individualized learning. Currently in her third year of studying Elementary Education, Barbara has experience teaching all ages—from assisting in elementary classrooms to training adults. She loves discovering the best way to communicate with each unique learner and brings a steady, calming presence to our school.

Lee Cloum has been a Community Advocate for students with special needs for the past twenty years. Lee is a state of Florida Certified teacher with more than 20 years experience as an educator, in both public and private school. The experiences Lee brings to our program extend to curriculum creation, school administration, evaluation and instruction. 

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