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About Us

Our program provides support services with the focus on young adults transitioning into adulthood.  Founded in 2004, Tiffany Ray, a single mother of one quickly learned her son was born with a speech delay. She decided to quit her job as a probation agent and focus on her son. She opened a day care center which allowed her the time to support her son's academic growth. Over the years the program continued to support children and their families. First Class Academy Inc. shifted into a tutorial program with a emphasis on social emotional learning. By 2022, First Class Academy Inc. pivoted into a non profit organization. The mission remained constant teaching members to respect themselves, others and the environment using a 21st century approach. This approach develops effective learning skills and healthy social attitudes by emphasizing mindfulness, whole brain teaching and individualized instruction to meet members where they are in the learning process. 

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Special Education

First Class Academy embraces, supports and values the member’s uniqueness as we nurture their abilities to reach their highest potential in adulthood. We encourage them to recognize their strengths, while celebrating the intellectual, socio-emotional and kinesthetic dimensions of their learning styles. We are committed to personalizing our curriculum through depth and complexity, academic rigor and specialized instruction.

 

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Meet Our staff

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Tiffany A. ray, CEO 

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Christian D. Ray

Youth Advocate

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cynthia E. Ray, CAO

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Maddy

Emotional Support Dog

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