About Us

Wendy was raised in the heart of Texas and moved to Arizona 21 years ago. She has three children, who all live here in the valley, and four grandchildren. After attending college for a business degree, she got married, started a family and opened a moving company for the DOD. She returned to college at 36 to earn her Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology at Tarleton State University. She planned to complete her Masters to do private counseling for teenagers. However, after negative experiences for her son in Kindergarten, she changed her degree plan and did her graduate coursework in education and began teaching in 2003; determined to make sure every child left her class every day feeling successful and joyful! She took to it like a fish to water and never doubted teaching was exactly what she was meant to do. She went on to consult at a district level on best practices, work on quality school initiatives and conducted professional developments for teachers and staff; to include the Love and Logic program. Ms. Henderson became a certified facilitator of both the Parenting and Teaching with Love and Logic programs that she shared and taught to both colleagues and parents. During her educational career as a teacher and administrator, she also completed the Cognitive Coaching and ACES training along with 60+ hours of Conscious Discipline. Wendy states, “. . . even on the days I wake up tired, I love coming to school and learning with my students! When I’m asked, ‘what is my dream job’; I get to answer that I’m living it”.

After 20 years in education, Wendy left the traditional classroom with a plan to do part time consulting with some local schools, volunteer at her church, and spend more time with her granddaughter. She started with Flex It Academy as a trainer and consultant. Upon meeting the staff and students of Flex It, she fell in love! Her commitment is to continue the mission of its founder and provide a nurturing environment for students to grow and thrive. Wendy believes in a joyful learning environment that promotes a passion for lifelong learning, full of curiosity and discovery, for students AND staff. 

Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning 

~ Robert John Meehan

Heather Acosta is a Behavior Analyst with a heavy background in Special Education. She has over 20 years experience working with children and adults with special needs. She received a Masters of Special education and another Masters in Autism at Grand Canyon University. She decided to further her education and graduated with a certificate in Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies from Northern Arizona University in which she is now sitting for her BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analysis). She has taught special education for several school districts in the areas of cross categorical education; however, she fell in love with emotional disabilities and behaviors. Heather then became a behavior specialist and Zones of Regulations trainer for several years then jumped into a leadership role as a director and CPI trainer. Not only does she have experience working with students but she also has provided parenting courses to help parents understand social emotional and behavior strategies. Heather is excited to use her skill set to help students, parents and staff have a successful year at Flex It Academy

  My name is Debra Coleman. I was born and raised in the "Windy City", better known as Chicago.  I have a B.A. in Elementary Education, a M.A. in Curriculum Instruction and a Certificate in Educational Leadership.  While living in Chicago, I taught 20+ years in all subject areas for grades Kindergarten - 2nd grade.  Through that experience I have enjoyed building a learning community with so many families that I’m grateful still keep in touch. In the summer of 2003, my husband and I, relocated to the beautiful scenic landscapes of Arizona with our two sons. 

I have dedicated the last 15 years as an Educator and Elementary School Leader in Chandler, AZ where I was able to help cultivate a positive school climate, foster effective and dynamic learning programs and maintain family relationships that enhanced students' educational journeys. I retired as a school leader in May of 2022. In November of 2023, I started volunteering with Flex It and after meeting our students, I forgot about retirement. I am excited and honored to be a part of the Flex It Academy family and look forward to building many new connections with staff, students and parents.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy spending time with my family and granddaughter.  Arts and crafts, decorating, and thrift shopping are my hobbies.  These hobbies not only provide  moments of relaxation but inspiration for me to be creative in my career. From the bottom of my heart, I believe all children possess the potential to learn and succeed in life.  Especially when they are armed with the proper educational tools and support from home, school, and community. 

As Events Coordinator, I hope to meet many of our families soon and hear your ideas for future events and new ways to increase community involvement for our Flex It family.