A place where
kids can SHINE!

Shine Academy is a one-of-a-kind, low-cost co-op with three locations the Tri-Cities area.
We are inclusive, non-religious and dedicated to serving homeschoolers and their families.
Shine offers students the opportunity to take extracurricular classes, learn life skills, connect with new friends,
and make memories with special activities and events. We believe that community is for everyone!

We’d Love To Welcome You To Shine!

Join the waitlist to be notified when new spots become available!

SKILLS LEARNED

FRIENDS MADE

FAMILIES CONNECTED

MEMORIES MADE

Our Classes

Check out all the classes Shine has to offer!
We’re always adding and innovating to create unique and valuable experiences!

ART

BOOK CLUB

CREATIVE WRITING

CROCHETING

CULINARY ARTS

FIRST AID

GARDENING

JOURNALISM

KINDNESS CLUB

MUSIC

NATURE CLUB

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

LEGO BUILDERS

ROBOTICS

SEWING

FOOD SCIENCE

STEM

THEATRE ARTS

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

WOODWORKING

DEBATE

STOP MOTION

MARTIAL ARTS

GAMING

ASL

TEEN LEADERS

UKULELE

YOGA

PIANO

YEARBOOK

GOOD HABITS

Do you have younger children too?
Siblings 4 and under can enroll
in our 
Little Dippers program!

Shine’s Little Dippers program is for ages 4 and below and focuses on sensory play
and nature study, while allowing our littlest co-op members to make new friends.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WHAT DO OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT SHINE?

Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our parents say:

Inclusive, welcoming, and loving. My kids love coming here every week to have fun and form relationships. We love Shine!

Brittany Anderson

A wonderful, caring, SAFE, fun environment for homeschool kids to learn and socialize!

April Morrison

Shine has been such a blessing!!! This is a fun way to get in extracurriculars while getting all the kids together to learn new skills. The staff is amazing and there’s a great mix of kiddos, too. My littles look forward to co-op every week and I’m eternally grateful.

Felicia Echols

UPCOMING EVENTS

We’re always planning something for our students, staff, and community! Find all our upcoming events here!

Shine Leadership & Board Members

Meet the leadership & board members of Shine Academy!

Becky Sexton

Organization Wide Leadership

Executive Director

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Barbara Latinka

Organization Wide Leadership

Executive Assistant Director

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Dona Baldwin

Executive Board Member

Parent Representative

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Courtney Cannon

Executive Board Member

Teacher Representative

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Hunter Smith

Executive Board Member

Beulah Representative

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John David Shanks

Executive Board Member

Beulah Representative

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Contact Us

Need to contact us? You may send your inquiry to the approriate board member by clicking the email icon in thier profile above, or you can send a general message through the contact form below and our director will reply as soon as possible. You can also check our FAQ section for quick answers to frequently asked questions.