The Calming Canvas Academy was founded by two women united by a shared passion for creating supportive educational opportunities for children with unique learning needs.
Through their combined professional knowledge, personal experiences, and dedication to inclusion, they are working to build a school community where every student feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.
Meet The
Passionate Leaders. A Shared Vision.
Skye Tirey, BCBA
Co-Founder | Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Skye Tirey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working in special education and applied behavior analysis. She holds a master's degree in Special Education and is deeply passionate about creating learning environments where every student feels safe, supported, valued, and included.
Skye believes learning should be flexible and individualized, with adaptations and accommodations designed to help each student thrive. Her approach emphasizes embracing each learner's unique strengths, needs, and interests while ensuring students have meaningful opportunities to learn and grow in an environment where they truly belong.
As co-founder of The Calming Canvas Academy, Skye looks forward to helping build a supportive educational community that celebrates every learner.
Brittany Coleman
Co-Founder | Founder of The Calming Canvas
Brittany Coleman brings both professional dedication and personal experience to her work supporting children and families.
As a mother to a son with autism, Brittany understands firsthand the challenges families may face and the importance of creating an environment where every child feels safe, supported, understood, and loved.
Brittany believes every child deserves access to education and opportunities to learn and grow in ways that work best for them.
She is passionate about embracing each child's individual strengths, needs, and learning styles while creating a welcoming and inclusive space where children can thrive.
Through The Calming Canvas Academy, Brittany hopes to help build a community where every child is celebrated for who they are and supported in reaching their fullest potential.
Our Shared Vision
Two Perspectives. One Purpose.
Brittany and Skye share a belief that education should be shaped by understanding, compassion, and respect for individuality.
Together, they are combining their experiences and perspectives to help create a school where students feel supported, families feel welcomed, and every learner has opportunities for meaningful growth.
Their shared commitment is at the heart of The Calming Canvas Academy.
Learn. Grow. Belong.