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"These kids are fascinating human beings, with untold potential. I've seen them memorize the credits of a film, recite and write the Russian and Japanese alphabet, recall complicated math equations, and paint beautiful works of art. But they aren't performing at grade level. The gaps in their learning will only continue to increase if they're pushed through a system that has no ability to slow down for them, and spend more time with them when they struggle. It is for students like these that we created Keystone. If they are given an innovative educational experience that can hone in on and nurture their strengths, who knows what they can accomplish? The sky is NOT the limit. Anything is possible when you assume there is greatness in everyone ."
Danielle McLean, Co-founder
Ryan, Danielle, and their children Lukas, Juliette, Jackson, Lincoln, Levi, and Jameson McLean
How Keystone Came To Be...
Our Story
What started as one mother's search for a better educational path for her own children became a shared mission to serve many more families across the Treasure Coast. Although equipped with a degree in English Language Arts Education, she did not build a career as a teacher-- instead, she poured her life into her 6 children, her at-home wellness business, and volunteering for various nonprofit boards in the community. Her neurotypical children had seemed to do well in public middle schools so far so homeschooling wasn't something she felt called to.
But when their twins on the spectrum, Jackson and Lincoln, were transitioning from elementary to middle school, she and her husband Ryan recognized their need for a more customized learning path that could set them up for success in middle school, high school, and life beyond the classroom.
At a pivotal moment, Danielle connected with a group of passionate educators and advocates who shared a common vision: creating a school where neurodivergent students could receive the individualized, high-quality education they deserved. Several had played meaningful roles in her own children's educational journey for years, while others brought valuable experience in education, speech-language pathology, nonprofit leadership, and business. What began as conversations about "what if" quickly grew into a shared commitment to build something the Treasure Coast had never seen.
Together, the founding team combined their unique experiences to create Keystone Education Center—a nonprofit microschool designed to provide personalized academics, meaningful social development, and real-world preparation for students who learn differently. With the help of two additional dedicated mothers who formed the organization's first nonprofit board, countless volunteer hours, and an unwavering belief in the mission, classroom doors opened on schedule in August 2024.
We're always recruiting high quality educators!
We are interested in hearing from educators year-round.
If you are ready to make a change in your career, you want more flexibility to truly teach students in a permissionless educational environment where you can flex your creativity and impact lives, we want to hear from you!