About
A School Built With Purpose
Vision
Our vision is for every child to know they are capable and created with purpose, growing in faith, confidence, independence, and learning.
Our Mission
We provide individualized learning, serving each child with the love, compassion, and purpose Jesus shows us, so they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Statement of Faith
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the foundation for truth and how we live. We believe in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died and rose again for us. Salvation comes through faith in Him. Because of His love and grace, our faith calls us to love and serve others and to do good works for His glory. We believe every child is created by God with unique gifts, value, and purpose. Biblical truth will be woven throughout our school day and reflected in how we learn, serve, forgive, make choices, and treat others. PDS is a Christian school, and families are asked to understand and respect that all instruction is guided by a Christian worldview.
Our Story
Pelican Developmental School was born from years of working with children and families and seeing capable children struggle in traditional school settings. Too often, we watched a child’s challenges become the focus while their strengths and potential were overlooked. Through those experiences, the Lord placed a clear calling on my heart: this system needed to change, and we could begin fixing it one small step at a time. PDS was created to be that step. As we prepare to open in August 2027, we are building a Christian school where children are understood, supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to discover just how capable God created them to be.
Why Pelican Developmental School?
At PDS, the child does not have to fit the classroom. We adapt the classroom to the child. Students may learn standing, moving, using sensory seating, adaptive tools, or working in different spaces. We adjust the environment, instruction, pacing, and support so each child can truly access learning.
5
Students Per Classroom
Intentionally limited so teachers have time to understand each child and individualize instruction.
2:5
Adults to Students
Each classroom is designed for one teacher and one RBT supporting no more than five students.
12
Months of Learning
A year-round school calendar provides more time for consistent learning, continued growth, and maintaining skills.
Leadership
Samantha Legg, BCBA, LBA
Founder & Executive Director
Samantha Legg, BCBA, LBA, founded Pelican Developmental School after years of working with children who learn differently and the families who advocate for them. Her experience in behavior analysis has shaped her belief that children are capable of far more when teaching and the environment are adapted to meet their needs. Guided by her faith and a calling to help change the way these children experience education, Samantha leads PDS with a focus on individualized learning, meaningful independence, and helping every child discover the gifts and abilities God has given them.
Brittany Jennings
Director of Curriculum & Learning
Brittany Jennings is a Registered Behavior Technician currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, which she expects to complete in May 2027. She is also working toward becoming a BCaBA. Her experience working with children has strengthened her belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a way that fits their individual needs. At PDS, Brittany oversees curriculum implementation and learning adaptations, focusing on each child’s strengths and making learning exciting and engaging. Guided by her faith, she is passionate about creating an environment where children are encouraged, supported, and given every opportunity to thrive.
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