Is Your Child Struggling in a Traditional School Setting?
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Bored or disengaged
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Bright but unmotivated
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Needs more support or challenge
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Doesn’t thrive in a one-size-fits-all classroom
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Loves building, creating, or technology
There is a better way to learn.
Why Families Choose iBuild Academy
Hands on Learning
Small Group Environment
STEM-Focused Curriculum
Project-Based Learning
What Students Gain at iBuild Academy
Critical thinking & problem solving
Technical STEM skills
Real-world project experience
Communication Skills
Confidence & independence
Collaboration Skills
Program Snapshot
Junior STEM
Ages 6 - 11
Our Junior STEM program welcomes children aged 6-12 to discover the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging hands-on activities that ignite their curiosity.
👉 Limited enrollment.
FLEX Assistance
Grades 6 - 12
Students attend our in-person lab on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM–3 PM, where they stay on track with coursework, get help when needed, and build strong work habits in a focused setting.
👉 Limited enrollment.
Project-Based Pathways
Grades 6 - 12
Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, iBuild Academy is launching a full-time, private school program designed for students who need more than a traditional classroom. This program is designed for students who learn best by doing, creating, and exploring—while still staying on track academically.
👉 Limited enrollment.
iBuild Academy Clubs
All of our STEM-based clubs meet after school and in the evenings. You do not have to be a member of our private school to join our clubs.
FTC Robotics Team
Grades 8 - 12
Science Olympiad Teams
Grades 6 - 12
VEX V5 Robotics Team
Grades 9 - 12
Robot Brawl Team
Grades 6 - 12
VEX IQ Robotics Team
Grades 6 - 8
Video Production Team
Grades 6 - 12
Meet the Founder
Dr. Sue Bedard is an innovative educator and founder of iBuild Academy, a nonprofit STEM learning center dedicated to hands-on, project-based learning. A 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator, 2013 NMC K-12 Ambassador, and 2012 Google Certified Educator, she brings decades of classroom and higher education experience to her work. Her honors include Florida Business Teacher of the Year (2006) and multiple 2007 recognitions, including Volusia County Teacher of the Year Finalist, Female Teacher of the Year, and Pine Ridge High School Teacher of the Year. Under her leadership, iBuild Academy has been named 2019 Non-Profit of the Year by the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, a 2020 FETC STEM Excellence Awards Finalist, and 2023 Best of Florida Summer Camps, impacting over 1,000 students since 2015.
Awards
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