Warda Foundation Academy

Some schools teach kids to sit still and follow orders. At Warda Foundation Academy, we’d rather teach them how to lead.

I’ve spent my life in sports and business, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that grit matters way more than a grade on a piece of paper. That’s why we created our "Courage and Combat" enrichment class. It’s where our students dive into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA. We aren’t just looking for physical fitness; we’re building the kind of resilience and confidence that sticks with a kid for life.

Families from Genesee, Livingston and Shiawassee counties are choosing a different path for their children. They want leadership over compliance. They want kids who know how to handle themselves and keep going when things get tough.

Also big news from this year: we’ve started our own wrestling team!

Education should be about more than just checking boxes. It should be about preparing for the real world. Come see how we do things differently at Warda

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Tonight’s the night! 🌟

Join us at Warda Foundation Academy for our Open House and Junior Entrepreneur Marketplace happening tonight, May 21st, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Bring the whole family, invite your friends, tour the academy, meet our team, and support our young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity, products, and big ideas! 🛍️✨

📍 15173 North Rd, Suite 114, Fenton, MI 48430
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

We’d love to see you there! 💙

Lately, the headlines are full of schools in turmoil: layoffs, budget cuts, and internal politics that have nothing to do with your child’s future. It’s a trend that’s leaving families in the Tri-county area looking for an exit strategy.

At Warda Foundation Academy, we do things differently. We aren’t interested in the latest bureaucratic distractions or staffing shakeups. Our culture is built on stability because we know that leadership isn't taught in a state of chaos; it’s forged in an environment of excellence and family values.

I didn't build this academy to follow the standard playbook. Whether it’s on the ice or in the boardroom, you learn that culture is everything. If the foundation is shaky, the kids are the ones who pay the price. We’ve built a foundation that doesn’t crack when the winds shift.

We’re here for the families in Genesee, Livingston, and Shiawassee who are tired of the uncertainty. We’re here for the parents who want their children to be leaders, not just compliant numbers in a system.

Strictly focused on kids. Firmly rooted in values.

Come see why stability matters.

Be Legendary.

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Real Skills. Real Salaries.

While the traditional system is still obsessed with standardized tests and compliance, we’re looking at the data. In Michigan, apprenticeships and vocational paths are leading straight to $80k+ careers. The state is finally catching on to the value of trades, but at Sequoia High School, we’ve already been doing the work.

We don’t believe in teaching kids how to pass a test; we believe in teaching them how to lead. Our hands-on vocational focus isn't just a side project: it’s the foundation. We’re trading the classroom rows for real-world projects that build actual expertise.

If you’re a family in Genesee, Livingston, or Shiawassee county tired of the "one size fits all" model, it’s time to look at Sequoia. We’re pro-choice, pro-skills, and pro-student.

Plus, we are officially running our $2,500 Sequoia promotion to help more families break away from the status quo and give their kids a head start on a high-earning future.

Don't just educate them. Equip them.

Check out what we’re building at wardaacademy.com.

Warda Foundation Academy invites you to a fun and enriching Summer Camp Program designed to inspire learning, creativity, and active engagement. ☀️📚

Our themed weekly activities provide students with opportunities to explore a variety of interests from science and nature to arts, movement, and global awareness.

🗓 June 1 – August 14 (except June 30 – July 3)
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We look forward to providing a safe, engaging, and educational environment for your child this summer.

For inquiries and registration, please contact:
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]

Why are we still measuring success by test scores when the world needs leaders with real skills?

Traditional systems focus on compliance and exams. But in Michigan, high-demand trades are leading to $80k+ careers without four-year degree debt. The "standard" path isn’t the only way: and for many, it’s not the best way.

At Sequoia High School, we build leaders, not box-checkers. We prioritize real-world results that build actual careers right here in the Tri-county area.

If you're done with the "one size fits all" model in Genesee, Livingston, or Shiawassee, it’s time for the Sequoia Path. We are currently running a $2,500 Sequoia promotion to help families choose an education that values leadership over compliance.

Stop following the system. Start leading the way.

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The state is finally talking about trade schools and hands-on learning like it's a brand-new idea. They’re putting $24M behind it now, but at Warda Academy, we’ve been doing this from day one.

We didn’t need a government grant to tell us that kids learn better by actually doing things rather than just sitting at a desk for eight hours a day. While the traditional system is just now trying to pivot, our students are already way ahead.

From our Mad Science sessions to learning real-world trades, we prioritize leadership over compliance. We believe in giving families in Genesee, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties a real choice in how their children are educated.

We aren't following the curve; we’re setting it. If you’re ready for an education that prepares your kids for the real world instead of just a standardized test, come see what we’re building.

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Kids weren’t built to sit in a row of desks for eight hours a day. That’s not how you learn to lead: that’s how you learn to comply.

At Warda Foundation Academy, we’re doing things differently. We believe education should look more like the real world and less like a waiting room. That’s why we take our students “Beyond the Desk” and get them into hands-on, vocation-oriented learning.

Whether they’re collaborating on a creative project or building something from scratch, our students are learning by doing. We aren't just teaching them how to pass a test; we’re teaching them how to solve problems and actually lead. In my experience in hockey and business, the people who win are the ones who can execute, not just sit still.

For families here in Genesee, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties who are tired of the old system: there is a better option. Let’s stop training kids to be good desk-sitters and start training them to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Education is a choice. Choose the one that prepares them for the real world.

Check out what “Beyond the Desk” looks like at Warda Academy. 🎨🔨

In 2026, a test score is just a number. It doesn't tell you if a kid has the grit to lead a team or the integrity to do the right thing when no one is looking.

For years, the system has prioritized compliance: turning kids into great test-takers but leaving them unprepared for the real world. Families in Genesee, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties are making a different choice. They’re choosing values.

At Warda Foundation Academy, we focus on building a legendary environment where character is the priority, not an afterthought. Whether it’s on the ice or in the classroom, I’ve seen that heart and leadership win every single time.

If you're looking for a better option that aligns with your family’s values, you've found it.

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Stop playing defense with your child’s education. If you want them to lead, you have to stop teaching them just to follow instructions.

At Warda Foundation Academy, we believe school should be about more than just checking boxes and waiting for a bell to ring. That’s why we’re leaning into Workshop Training. We’re talking about mastering the practical, real-world skills that actually matter when they step out into the business world or start their own journey.

Most schools prioritize compliance. We prioritize leadership. Whether it’s hands-on science, building, or problem-solving, our students are learning by doing. They aren't just hearing about the future; they’re building the tools to own it.

To the families in Genesee, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties: you have a choice. You don’t have to settle for the standard way of doing things if it isn't working for your kid. We’re here to provide a better option that prepares them for the real world, not just a test.

Check out what we’re doing at wardaacademy.com and let’s help your student become legendary.