Trinity School at Edgemere is Oklahoma City’s only K–12 school dedicated exclusively to serving neurodivergent learners, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, processing disorders, and other learning differences. At Trinity, students are not defined by their challenges — they are recognized for their strengths and potential.
Drawing families from nine counties, Trinity offers a transformational alternative for children who struggle in traditional settings. Through small class sizes, multisensory instruction, assistive technology, project-based learning, and a whole-child approach to social-emotional development, students gain confidence, strengthen academic skills, and find a true sense of belonging.
“Our mission is to design educational systems around how students learn best,” says CEO Lisa Schade, a recognized leader in innovative education for neurodivergent learners. “Many families arrive after years of frustration watching bright children struggle. Trinity changes that — and families often say it gave their child the confidence they needed to thrive. That transformation drives everything we do.”
Under Schade’s leadership, Trinity has expanded its academic programming, literacy intervention, and experiential learning while earning recognition as a nationally emerging model for specialized education.
Trinity’s integrated reading therapy program is one of its signature offerings, grounded in the Science of Reading and delivered by Certified Academic Language Therapists. The school also offers hands-on learning through STEAM, digital fine arts, media, theater, and music, along with career exploration partnerships with organizations like Metro Technology Centers. Summer programs, including Read Up and Summer Up, extend that work by strengthening literacy, academics, and social skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Trinity is currently expanding its innovative K–3 model into a newly designed Lower School featuring larger classrooms, sensory-friendly spaces, and enhanced experiential learning for younger learners.
The school’s impact is earning national attention. Trinity was recently named a 2025 Yass Prize Semifinalist. Often called the “Pulitzer Prize of Education Innovation,” the Yass Prize celebrates organizations creating transformational opportunities for students. Trinity was also named a finalist for the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards in Education. For more information, visit trinityschoolokc.org.
