Welcome to Escalera

Rooted in equity, creativity, and authentic connection, Escalera Academy, LLC is an innovative education initiative committed to cultivating a village of support where students, educators, and education advocates can access guidance, resources, and high-quality programming.

The name Escalera—meaning “ladder” or “stairway” in Spanish—represents growth, support, and upward progress. At Escalera Academy, we believe learning should be a step-by-step pathway, empowering youth to explore, create, and contribute to their communities.

Core Program

The KES Program (Kinesiology, Engineering, and Sustainability) an “Escalar” experience emphasizing the action of climbing and progressing. Through hands-on activities in movement science, technology in recreation and environmental impact, students will explore, experiment, and grow their skills while engaging with science, nature, and creative problem-solving.

Our pilot initiative, the KES Program, blends STEAM learning, outdoor education, and the recreation industry.
Students engage in hands-on exploration that connects classroom learning with real-world applications, local career pathways, and opportunities in higher education.

This interdisciplinary program helps students develop a fresh perspective on STEAM careers, one that values people, communities, and the planet.

The Heart of Escalera

We believe that education is most powerful when it uplifts the whole community. By creating supportive networks among students, families, schools, and local organizations, Escalera Academy builds pathways toward sustainable, meaningful futures, where everyone can climb their own stairway to success.

We’re starting small, but thinking big, with a focus on local impact and building sustainable partnerships with schools, families, and community members.