Sunshine STEM Academy

Creating innovative opportunities in metro Atlanta Georgia by providing student-centered learning program in STEM subjects.

Sunshine Robotics Program

Sunshine STEM Academy forms non-competitive robotics teams of up to 6 students each. The program follows a specially crafted robotics programming curriculum developed by Sunshine STEM Academy. In this 10-month course, students program an autonomous robot using both LEGO physical and virtual robots to complete missions on a thematic playing surface and create innovative solutions to problems. Kids also learn pair programming and team-building skills while programming their robots.

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Student-Centered Learning Program

Sunshine STEM Academy provides college application coaching for students from elementary through middle school. We empower, inspire, and motivate them to explore their interests and chart their life's path. We offer year-round activities to guide students on their journey to college. Our dedicated educators make a meaningful difference in students' lives, showing them a way forward and creating a rewarding experience for everyone.

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Sunshine STEM Academy serves families in Buckhead, Alpharetta and Cumming, Georgia with high-quality STEM education and academic enrichment for gifted and high-achieving students. Our innovative, whole-child approach builds strong foundations in Math and Reading while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning. Students can explore Robotics classes and workshops, advanced Math courses, SAT prep and SAT camps, coding, and personalized academic coaching, plus engaging STEM Summer Camps that inspire curiosity and confidence in Technology and Engineering.

Academic Coaching and Math Tutoring Offered

Accelerated Math Tutoring and Academic Coaching in All Levels
College Guidance
SAT Tutoring (Math and English) and Bootcamps
ACT Math and Science
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2
Geometry
AP Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Statistics
Georgia Tech Math
AP Physics

STEM Programs Offered

Robotics
Competition Math
Coding
- Block Coding
- Python
- Java
3D Design
Video Editing

Student-Centered, Hands-On, Rigorous, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, High Expectations

Sunshine STEM Academy offers student-centered, hands-on, rigorous extracurricular enrichment, including academic teams (robotics and coding), workshops, camps, and academic coaching.

Academic enrichment activities include:

Robotics: Students program and code robots using VEX VR Robot, LEGO SPIKE Prime and EV3 Mindstorms kits in a collaborative, non-competitive environment.
Coding (All Levels): Beginner-level coding and problem-solving with Scratch, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java
Digital Arts: Photography, video production, graphic design, and web design.
Academic Coaching: One-on-one coaching that helps students create personalized learning plans, develop effective study skills, set ambitious goals, and track progress through regular evaluation and assessment.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING

We believe students learn best in multiple settings through independent practice, guided instruction, small-group collaboration, and hands-on projects. Instruction is personalized and paced to each student’s current level, guided by ongoing assessment and frequent check-ins, so instructors can build on strengths, close gaps, and adjust challenge appropriately. This approach keeps students motivated and confident while developing strong habits of learning, persistence, and ownership of progress.

COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING

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Our students advance by demonstrating key learning milestones on a clear path to mastering core competencies and essential knowledge. Instead of moving forward based only on time spent in class, students progress when they can consistently show understanding and apply skills in meaningful ways. We create multiple pathways for students to demonstrate mastery, including performance-based projects, targeted skill checks, and standardized assessments when appropriate. Ongoing feedback and regular check-ins help students strengthen gaps, extend challenges, and build confidence as they move from one competency to the next.

LEARNING ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Learning takes place beyond the traditional school day, and even beyond the school year. Time and place are used flexibly so students can practice, explore, and create when they are most ready to learn. Families can choose options that fit busy schedules, and students can continue building skills at home through meaningful extension activities. Digital tools and online resources help students access lessons, feedback, and enrichment, while instructors use check-ins and progress monitoring to keep learning on track. Students also have equitable opportunities to use technology that supports collaboration, research, and problem-solving, so they can demonstrate growth in ways that match their strengths and learning goals.

STUDENTS OWN THEIR LEARNING

Our students learn how to get “smarter” by applying effort strategically and using proven learning habits. They set goals, choose strategies, and practice with purpose, then reflect on what worked and what needs to change. Through frequent formative assessments, students track their progress toward college- and career-ready standards, identify strengths, and pinpoint learning challenges so they can adjust their approach and keep moving forward with confidence.

Alta Pete (Aim High)

By creating a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success, Sunshine STEM Academy believes students will develop into responsible and caring citizens. With an emphasis on problem-solving and creative thinking, students will become inspired learners through a dynamic, science, math, technology, engineering, reading, and art-driven curriculum, supported by our enrichment opportunities.

Core Beliefs

We believe:

in a partnership among educators, students, families, and the community
that all students should be nurtured, accepted, and appreciated
in molding students into responsible and caring citizens, resourceful thinkers, and inspired learners
that all students can learn and reach their highest potential
in the value of student diversity, unique talents, and all abilities
in implementing a dynamic, technology-driven curriculum to ensure that each student has the best educational experience possible
in providing enrichment opportunities that go beyond the classroom and develop the whole child
in meeting students’ individual needs while maintaining high expectations

Sunshine STEAM Academy has been more than just an education provider for our family, it’s a guiding, informative partner that continually keeps us updated on our children’s progress and provides thoughtful ideas on how we can support them. Mrs. Duzyol and Mr. Duzyol are both highly experienced mentors who genuinely care about every student’s development. Our oldest daughter’s academic progress benefited greatly from their guidance after attending the summer camp with Mrs. Duzyol as an 8th grader, her SAT score rose from 950 to 1200. She also improved by roughly 150 points in Math and English, with overall gains around 200–300 points, and Math and English showed especially strong gains. In addition, the one on one sessions have been incredibly beneficial for her with Mrs. Duzyol. She teaches in a very clear way, she makes the hardest topics feel easy for students. She knows many subjects beyond her main field and is always ready to help. Our younger daughter, who started with encouragement but needed motivation, has grown into a student who loves learning and has made academic progress. Her individual sessions, along with the FLL activities led by Mr. Duzyol, have shown outstanding results, and she has participated in competitions. Group projects benefit from encouragement, creative thinking, and speaking opportunities in group presentations, all facilitated by Mr. Duzyol. The environment is inspiring, supportive, and genuinely joyful learning is exciting, and the outcomes are exceptional.

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