Vanessa has 7 years of experience teaching middle school in NYC and Miami. She has been a Special Education coordinator and spent 4 years as Grade level leader. She is a proud mom of a boy. She loves playing sports with passions for soccer, travel, reading and listening to the Crime Junkie podcast.
Kaneshia has 12 years of experience teaching and leading in Newark and Miami. She is the former founding Assistant Principal and Principal in Residence. She was the recipient of the 2021 Impact award for KIPP New Jersey. She loves to travel and spend time with her daughter and husband.
Rebecca has 10 years of experience in education serving as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and curriculum specialist in both New York and Miami. She enjoys exercising, going to concerts, and Bravo TV.
Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale campus is serenely located right on a canal north of the city. With an incredible play area shaded by palm trees, you’ll find our students engaging in project-based learning while enjoying the beautiful South Florida weather.
Step inside our campus
K-8
Grades
Offered
Offered
100min
Per day of literacy & Math
73
Book Reports
COmpleted
COmpleted
425
New words
Learned
Learned
K-8
Grades
Offered
Offered
100min
Per day of literacy & Math
73
Book Reports
COmpleted
COmpleted
425
New words
Learned
Learned
Meet our Primer Leaders
Vanessa Velazquez
Kaneshia Clifford
Rebecca Weinberg
Upcoming Events
Discover the perfect learning environment for your child through our upcoming events. Join us for an in-person Open House at Primer Fort Lauderdale to learn more about our innovative Primer Microschools program.
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Families share their experiences
I love that my daughter is more active and so excited when she gets up to go to school.”
Tah-leah R, Parent of Kai’Dence
My daughter, Penelope, has gone from entering 6th grade struggling at a mid 5th-grade level in math to now working at a 7th grade level…what Penelope has experienced at Primer is nothing less than a beautiful transformation!”
Michelle G, Parent of Penelope
Primer questions, answered
How are microschools different?
Our Microschools focus on small-group, student-centered learning, ensuring that every Primer kid gets the support they need and learns to work collaboratively. Each campus has a unique community where families can feel connected to their child's educational journey.
What is the tuition at Primer?
Primer is committed to making an exceptional education accessible to every family. Our out of pocket tuition operates on a flexible sliding scale, tailored to meet the unique financial situations of every family.
Are there scholarships available?
We provide generous financial support and resources so that an education at Primer is within reach. We'll help you secure state scholarships and have additional scholarships available through The Primer Foundation for families who qualify.
Is Primer right for my family?
The three commitments we make to every family are that we take kids seriously, we make math and literacy are the cornerstones of learning, and we give students the resources, structure, and space to pursue their interests. If these commitments resonate with you, Primer could be right for your family.
Our locations
Primer is a network of Microschools supporting K-8 students in Florida and Arizona, with more states coming soon.
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