Welcome

Yasmine Valadez
Program Director

Welcome to Elite Academy!

Whether you are a current member of our school community or exploring the possibility of joining us, we’re glad you’re here.

As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, we do so with renewed enthusiasm and excitement. This year, we are proud to welcome back many of our dedicated staff, along with several highly qualified new team members who are deeply committed to the Elite mission.

Our beautiful campus features spacious classrooms, a fully equipped sensory room, an independent living lab, and generous outdoor recreational areas. These facilities, combined with a passionate and experienced staff, create a unique and supportive learning environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Elite, we strive to provide a rigorous, joyful, and inclusive school experience. Our overarching goal is to promote active student engagement and foster a lifelong love of learning.

We also value strong partnerships with parents, LEAs, and the broader community, recognizing these relationships as vital to student success. We encourage you to stay connected and informed by regularly visiting our website.

Welcome to another great year at Elite Academy—where every student matters and every moment counts.

Yasmine Valadez

Program Director

Celebrating
Vicki Bennett

After 14 years of dedicated service, we lovingly celebrate the retirement of Vicki Bennett, our Director of Operations, and a deeply cherished member of our school community. Vicki has been so much more than an administrator. She has been a mentor to staff, a steady source of guidance, and a mother-like presence to students. For many, she was the person who offered reassurance on hard days, encouragement during moments of doubt, and genuine care that made our school feel safe and welcoming.

Vicki led with her heart. She believed in our students, supported our staff, and helped shape a school culture rooted in compassion, consistency, and respect. Her influence can be felt in the confidence of the educators she mentored and in the lives of the students who knew they were seen, supported, and valued because of her.

While her daily presence will be deeply missed, her legacy will continue to live on throughout our school halls and in the hearts of those she impacted. We are profoundly grateful for Vicki’s 14 years of unwavering dedication and service, and we wish her a retirement filled with peace, joy, and time to enjoy all that she loves.

Please join us in thanking Vicki Bennett for the care, leadership, and heart she brought to our school community, and in congratulating her on this well-earned next chapter.