The Heart Behind SPEducation
Stacey Woodhouse, our CEO & Founder, is a former military spouse, special educator, and HR professional who transformed personal challenge into a powerful mission. Driven by her own journey navigating the complex landscape of neurodiversity with her son—from service gaps to financial hurdles—she founded SPEducation to ensure no family walks this path alone. Today, Stacey is leadng our ambitious expansion to establish a new campus in Athens, Alabama, dedicated to providing integrated therapies, quality education, and life-changing vocational services.
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The Power of a Supportive Step for Neurodiverse Kids
We create a warm haven for neurodiverse children where real help is always within reach. Through our grants for specialized therapies and education, we bridge the financial gap for families. Our vision for the future includes a dedicated campus featuring small, supportive classrooms and integrated medical services, all while fostering a caring community that ensures no family walks this path alone.
Our Compassionate Leaders
Stacey Woodhouse
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
A former military spouse and special educator, Stacey launched SPEducation after her own struggles with care gaps for her child to bring therapy and hope to families in Alabama.
Michael Woodhouse
Chief Operating Officer
Michael optimizes our operations to bring Stacey’s vision to life, building the practical systems that help families secure vital grants and community resources with ease and reliability.
Kathleen Davis
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Director of Community Support
Kathleen unites Alabama families with vital local resources and heartfelt community events. She is dedicated to building a robust support network that wraps every child in care and hope.
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Our Approach
We cultivate curiosity through a unique blend of traditional wisdom and modern innovation, ensuring every child has the tools to bloom in an ever-changing world. Our philosophy centers on accessibility, empowerment, and the enduring joy of discovery.
Our Future Vision
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Play-Based STEAM
We aspire to bring Play-Based STEAM to Alabama, creating a future where mobile libraries and hands-on workshops turn learning into a hopeful adventure of discovery for every neurodiverse child.
Community Design
Our vision is to build healthy educational ecosystems across Alabama. We aspire to co-create these spaces with local leaders, fostering a hopeful future where every school is deeply rooted in community partnership and culturally resonant support.
Global Connectivity
Our hopeful vision for the future is to bridge the equity gap through digital literacy and global knowledge networks. We aspire to build these connections so that every child, regardless of distance, can access a world of opportunity and success.