An innovative micro school serving students whose needs are not being met in the traditional classroom. Through effective, high-impact tutoring, explicit instruction and lots of practice, Safari Small Schools students are thriving socially and academically.

Safari Small Schools

Small Class, BIG results

Enlighten

Identify the problem.
Explore potential causes.
Discuss discoveries as a team.

Inform

Develop strategies tailored to the needs of the child. Apply interventions consistently with parental support and participation.

Encourage

Teach and model social and academic behavior with students with their families engaged actively in the process.

Navigating the education system for your child can be tough.

If you are the parent of a child who has challenging behavior, who is academically behind or has a learning disability, you know how exasperating life at school and at home can be. It doesn't have to be this way. We want to encourage you today. There is hope for your child.

Hope for Parents

At Safari Small Schools, we work with students and parents to identify social or academic problems that may interfere with achievement in the classroom, reinforce undesirable behaviors or otherwise hinders social and academic functioning at home, in school and in the community.

Strategies that Work

Working together with parents and families, we teach our students the social and coping skills they need to be successful in life.We meet students where they are academically and put them on the path to achievement.We target specific behaviors for change then teach and model the tools and strategies students and families can apply until positive behavior is the new normal.

Literacy

Literacy is foundational to all learning. At Safari Small Schools, we take literacy seriously. All Safari students learn to read, write, spell and think critically. We do not focus on achievement gaps, just achievement. If your child struggles with reading, writing or spelling, Safari Small Schools can help.

Small Class Size

At Safari Small Schools, all instruction is individualized according to each student’s social and academic needs. Our maximum class size is five students. Our students are empowered to succeed.

Students and Families

Our goal is to teach, encourage and support students and parents as they work toward lasting improvement and change in the child, home and family

Custom Curriculum

We develop curriculum materials specifically for our students' needs. Our instruction aligns with and exceeds the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Social Skills Instruction

At Safari Small Schools our students receive imbedded and practical social, coping and functional skills instruction. Our goal is to ensure our students develop into respectful, responsible and compassionate members of the community now and always.

Imagine your child happier at school

and achieving socially and academically.
Envision more peaceful moments and memories with your child.

Dr. Teresa Sanders

A bit about me: I am a certified K-12 Special Education teacher. I work primarily with students who require more attention and support to achieve socially and academically.I have over 13 years of experience teaching in Texas public schools. I have a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, a master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership.

  • Student and family advocate

  • 14+ years teaching experience

  • Teacher-Certified SPED K-12

  • Behavioral Speciality

  • 20 years experience in community mental health/social services.

“All students can achieve when their social, emotional and academic needs are met.”

Tools for Parents & Teachers

Thank you

“Because all students can achieve when their social, emotional and academic needs are met.”