Bright Academy
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DYSLEXIA
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One Child’s Story
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Bright Academy is the only full-day school program on the Alabama Gulf Coast that specializes in Dyslexia education. Our students are taught by highly qualified teaching staff. Dyslexia Therapy sessions are taught each day by Dyslexia Therapists. Students are given special attention and opportunities to learn in a more personal and relaxed setting.
We hope you find what you are looking for at Bright Academy. Give us a call today to schedule a visit.
-Gina Englund, M.Ed., CALT
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Bright Beginnings Academy was founded in 2013 by Mrs. Gina Englund, who now serves as the school director. The school began with a small group of students and teachers and quickly outgrew its first location and now exists at 3590 Pleasant Valley Road. Our program has grown in so many wonderful ways so we decided to change our name. We had our first beginnings as a dream, but now we see the life-changing results in our students. We are now Bright Academy specializing in Bright Dyslexics!
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The vision of Bright Academy is to provide excellent educational opportunities to children with language-based intervention strategies in a safe and nurturing Christian environment.
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Bright Academy is a speciality school whose mission is to provide excellence in education for bright students with learning differences.
Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM, Monday – Friday
Location: 3590 Pleasant Valley Rd Mobile, AL 36609
Testimonials
“I have enjoyed having my son attend Bright Academy. He has expressed many times how he has felt so loved and supported. He has also expressed how the teachers at Bright Academy, understand his situation and want to help him do his best in school. For me personally, I have never witnessed my son being this eager about wanting to go to school or about learning. He hates to be late, absent, or leave early. Because of Bright Academy, I have been able to see things in my son that I have never seen before and wondered if I ever would. The love and support that is given to students and parents has been amazing and uplifting. I not only love what this school has to offer academically, but I also love the fact that my son doesn’t have to tone down nor hide his love for God. He is open to share his love for God because even as a 9 year old kid, he is well aware that He is the one that has made all of this possible for him. We are so grateful to be given this opportunity, and we pray that many families will be afforded this same one. Thank you to the entire staff of Bright Academy who have worked so diligently with my son and for every ounce of the love and support that you have so freely given to me and my family.
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“Bright Academy has been an answer to our prayers! We knew my nephew was intelligent and had an amazing memory but the difficulty using basic learning skills was a challenge. The staff at Bright Academy has provided an atmosphere of love and support combined with learning techniques that have been a game changer. His confidence and happiness soared during his first year at Bright Academy! He is thriving in the small classroom environment with specialized teaching skills. I am thankful for the emphasis on God that is being taught and nurtured. Mrs. Gina and the staff see each child as a blessing and get to know them individually as the ‘bright’ children they are. My heart is blessed to see him walk out at the end of the day with a smile on his face talking and laughing with his classmates! This is a far different picture than when he attended a traditional school. I am so thankful to Bright Academy for the difference they have made in our lives. May God continue to richly bless them as they teach the “brightest of the bright”!”
“My opinion of Bright Academy? The Lord has spoken to their hearts and set them on a mission to help these struggling children. Everyone goes above and beyond to help the children learn and have fun doing it. My child has just finished his first year but is more confident and reading much better already. He is excelling in every aspect of his life because of this school. He loves it and knows he can succeed. He has said that he is finally where he needs to be, and I totally agree. We are excited about what the future will bring with them as our guide. I tell everyone about this school and cannot rave enough about Bright Academy. THANK YOU!
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More Testimonials
“Consistency, hard work and determination are essential to persevering and overcoming life’s obstacles. I have watched my daughter come out of her 2nd year in the 1st grade not being able to identify all of the alphabet and thinking she would never learn to read, to being able to read anything you put in front of her. She is thriving in school and believing she can accomplish anything she sets out to do! I cannot thank the staff at Bright Academy enough for having the passion and skill to nurture and inspire children with dyslexia to believe in themselves and blossom to their potential. At the end of the day, it is up to each of us to bloom where we are planted and do the best we can everyday. My daughter has done that the last 4 years while attending Bright Academy. No matter what cards we are dealt in life, we can do a little better, work a little harder, help a little more, and thank God for the opportunities before us!”
“Bright Academy has been an answered prayer for our family. My daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder in the second grade. From the time of her diagnosis, we struggled with receiving the accommodations that seemed to work for her. We tried everything from getting an advocate, hiring a private tutor, and enrolling in a summer reading program. Although they were great resources, nothing seemed to help her progress. These struggles were diminishing her confidence and self-esteem.
Then we discovered Bright Academy. Not only did this school help her develop the necessary educational skills she needed, they also provided a sense of belonging for her. They wrapped their arms around her and nurtured her in a way so that she began to blossom. My daughter’s self-esteem and confidence grew. Her attitude about learning became positive. Her ability to read quickly increased. Overall, her academic areas greatly progressed. The rapid growth Bright Academy has provided for her has not just been a blessing for us, but it has been a miracle after years of struggling. When we count our blessings, we count Bright Academy and their entire staff for all they have done for our family.
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“Bright Academy has been a miracle for our family. My son began second grade unable to read. He has no been at Bright Academy for two years and is reading above his grade level. He used to hate going to school and had a hard time making friends. Now, he loves going to school and has made several friends! He demonstrates a newly found confidence that he can anything he sets out to do! The staff at Bright Academy is excellent. We are grateful for each of them! In our minds, there is no better place for our son to learn than Bright Academy! ”
Makenzie's Story:
After struggling in a local private school, her 1st grade teacher, Gina Englund, approached Makenzie's parents requesting to have Makenzie as her first student in a new school she was starting for kids who are Dyslexic. Makenzie's parents were thankful for this opportunity. In the fall of 2013, Makenzie started at Bright Academy. As a 2nd grader, Makenzie grew tremendously as she gained confidence in herself. Over the next several years, Bright Academy helped Makenzie learn how to recognize her strengths. She was equipped with skills that have helped her learn and adapt to different learning situations. Over the years, Makenzie has realized that being Dyslexic isn't something to be ashamed of or even try to hide. In fact, she is proud to be Dyslexic. To her, being Dyslexic makes her stronger. She has learned to overcome various obstacles and work through tough situations. She has also learned that there is so much more to people than how they "learn." Makenzie graduated in May of 2024 from Liberty Online Academy and is now flourishing as a Freshman at Harding University. Makenzie is always encouraging others to see the best in themselves. She says that it isn't what you don't know that you should focus on, but what you do know. Focus on your strengths and don't be afraid to be different!
