When adults believe, I thrive.

We are experts in movement-based learning and academic achievement.

 

Smart Moves Academy is led by a forward-looking team that is committed to the vision of nurturing thriving learners whose academic mastery, physical literacy, and emotional well-being position them to prosper and lead, generating positive impact wherever they go.

The Academy’s founder, Dr. Gretchen Stewart, is an expert in movement, learning, and cognition and is a certified and degreed elementary, middle, and high school teacher and administrator in both general and special education.

The Academy’s governing board is rounded out by distinguished leaders in education, kinesiology, neurodevelopment, business, marketing, finance, and non-profit governance.

Academy Board

Academy Staff

  • Kristen Sebetic

    Lead Learning Specialist, The Learning Lab

    Kristen has been training in brain development through movement since 2013. She is trained in Minds-In-Motion™, Brain Gym™, MNRI Treasure Box to Facilitate Learning™, Bal-A-Vis-X™, and Vestibular Assessment. With nearly 10 years of experience as a public and private school special education teacher, Kristen is certified and approved as a Full and Part-time Tutor for Florida learners utilizing funding from SUFS.

  • Chris Johnson

    MAZE™ Coach, The Learning Lab

    Chris is a certified fitness professional and coach. With a degree in Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, as well as certification as a Personal Trainer, Chris brings 25 years of knowledge and experience in an array of movement to improve agility, strength, and cognition. Chris is trained in Minds-In-Motion™ and coaches all staff in maximizing movements as learners progress through the MAZE™.