About Legacy High School

Nurturing Uniqueness, Empowering Futures

Discover a School Where Every Student Thrives

At Legacy High School, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them!

Welcome to Legacy High School, where being different is the norm and learning is an adventure. We’re a vibrant community of thinkers, dreamers, and doers who believe that education should be more than just a curriculum; it should be an empowering experience that shapes futures and celebrates individuality.

Our doors are open to neurodiverse and neurotypical students alike—because we know that diversity enriches our community and makes learning more exciting. We combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on activities to make learning engaging and effective. With our small class sizes, your child will receive the attention they deserve. Our teachers are more than educators—they’re mentors, cheerleaders, and guides on each student’s journey to greatness.

At Legacy, we turn learning gaps into launching pads. With a strong emphasis on cultivating critical academic, social, and emotional skills, we equip our students to tackle challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether your teen is catching up or soaring ahead, we offer courses that challenge and inspire. These include options for credit recovery and the opportunity to earn college credits with Liberty University.

So, if you’re ready to be part of a school as exceptional as your child, join the Legacy family. Here, we don’t just think outside the box—we reinvent it. Let’s build their future together, one unique learner at a time.

Our Mission: Personalized Learning, Limitless Growth

At Legacy High School, our mission is to provide an environment that empowers every student to learn, grow, and create their own legacy. We offer individualized, science-based education tailored to celebrate each student’s unique strengths—embracing neurodiversity and empowering all learners. Our innovative curriculum rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis inspires students to reach their full academic and social potential while enjoying the journey.

“Families should be able to focus on what matters most: confidence, security, love, and embracing our children’s quirks. They shouldn’t have to battle the system to find the special environments where their children can truly thrive.”

Pamela Furr Clarke, Co-Founder

Our Values: Living the L.E.G.A.C.Y.

At Legacy High School, we believe that education is not just about academics—it’s about building character, fostering community, and inspiring each other to make a difference. To encourage positive behaviors and help our students grow into amazing individuals, we’ve created our L.E.G.A.C.Y. Values. These aren’t just words on a page; they’re the heart and soul of our school culture. We’ll celebrate students who embody these values throughout the year, sharing their achievements and milestones with parents and the entire Legacy family. Our vision is to instill in every student the understanding that they’re not just learning—they’re leaving a legacy as they journey through life.

Leadership

Lead by example and inspire others to greatness.

Empathy

Understand others and act with kindness.

Generosity

Give freely and help those in need.

Authenticity

Be true to yourself and respect others.

Courage

Live bravely and stand up for what’s right.

Youthfulness

Live with joy, curiosity, and a love for learning.

Our History: From Puzzle Pieces to Legacies

The Inspiring Journey of our Exceptional and Neurodiverse Middle and High School

It all began in 2014 with a mother’s love and vision for her child. Pamela Furr Clarke, our co-founder, recognized the need for high-quality early intervention in Brevard County for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum—just like her son. Driven by her passion, she established Puzzle Box Academy, a place where young children could receive the support they needed to thrive. As her son grew, Pamela realized that older neurodiverse and exceptional students also needed a nurturing environment tailored to their unique strengths. This realization sparked the creation of Legacy High School—a place where young adults could continue their academic journeys in an accepting and inclusive community, providing the reassurance and confidence every parent seeks for their child’s education. By 2022, Puzzle Box Academy had proudly served over 100 families across Brevard County, expanding to three locations dedicated to supporting students at different stages of their educational journey. In Rockledge, our ABA Therapy clinic and pre-K program provide early intervention services and foundational education for young children. Our elementary school in Palm Bay continues the journey, offering ABA Therapy and personalized education to help students grow academically and socially. In Melbourne, Legacy High School serves middle and high school students, creating a vibrant community where neurodiverse and neurotypical students alike can thrive and reach their full potential. Today, we’re proud to be a part of the lives of hundreds of students and families who’ve walked through our doors. We celebrate every milestone, from academic successes to personal victories—and look forward to many more years of inspiring growth and empowering futures.

Faculty and Staff

We are a multidisciplinary team based in Melbourne, Florida with a passion for helping each and every child succeed.

Pamela Furr

Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Furr

Chief Operations Officer

Jon Delmater

Chief Information Officer

Amanda Abreu

Director of Human Resources

Jessica Nunez de Villavicencio

Executive Financial Director

Sarah Ayers

Academic and Business Development Director

Patrick(Pat) Clarke

Academic Director

Bijan Firouz

Teacher

Michelle Santana

Teacher

Trayvon Tennyson

Academic Success Tutor

Margaret (Maggie) Ford

Academic Administrative Officer

Carlos Medina

Facilities Specialist

Manuel Rodriguez

Executive Director of Strategic Growth

Investing in Futures: Scholarships and Giving Opportunities

At Legacy High School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity for a quality education that unlocks their full potential committed to making our programs accessible to as many families as possible through scholarships and generous community support.

Scholarship Opportunities

We’re proud to accept the Family Empowerment Scholarships, which help families access the educational options best suited for their children.

Learn more about eligibility and application

Through the Step Up For Students Scholarships, families can receive financial assistance for private school tuition and related costs.

Find out how to apply

Donations and Endowments

Donations and endowments are welcomed throughout the year to support our mission and expand opportunities for our students. Donors may be honored with their family name or crest associated with our housing facilities or scholarship funds named in their honor.

Our Exceptional Educators: Passionate, Qualified, Dedicated

At Legacy High School, we believe in the power of exceptional educators to inspire our students and help them reach their full potential. why we take great care in selecting teachers who are not only qualified but also passionate about working with neurodiverse students. Qualifications You Can Trust

State Compliance: requirements.

Expertise and Experience: Our educators possess a bachelor’s degree, have at least three years of teaching experience, or bring special skills and expertise that qualify them to provide instruction in their subjects.

Committed to excellence, our teachers engage in ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of educational best practices.

With their dedication and passion, our team turns classrooms into spaces of discovery, creativity, and growth. We’re proud to have a faculty that not only has the skills and qualifications but also loves what they do and is committed to making a difference in their student’s lives.

ADA Compliance Statement

Compliance Statement

Legacy High School (LHS) shall comply fully with the nondiscrimination provisions of all federal and state laws by assuring that no person shall be denied admission to LHS or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of or be discriminated against in any curriculum, co-curricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person’s gender, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

Discrimination Policy

LHS is firmly committed to an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment and maintains Pupil Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies. Questions concerning the interpretation or application of policies shall be referred to the principal or assistant principal, Legacy High School, 125 E NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32907, 321-345-4232.

Parental Validation of Physical/Mental Impairment

Parents are required to produce validation of a child’s physical or mental impairment when the impairment is beyond the parameters of assessments/evaluations that can legally be performed by public school personnel (i.e., medical evaluation(s), psychological evaluations, etc.) 34C.F.R. §104.35. A medical diagnosis of an illness does not automatically mean a student can receive services under Section 504, just as an impairment is not a disability. The illness and/or impairment must substantially limit one or more life activities, as determined by a Section 504 team, to be considered a disability under Section 504.

Required Private School I.D.E.A. Statement

A parentally-placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that some or all of the special education and associated services would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A.).

P.B.A. can accommodate the unique needs of most children and will do so whenever feasible. In those situations, we will work with the parent(s)/guardian(s) to develop a partnership with those parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, and support professionals to determine the best way to help the child be successful in our setting. We work with our clinical patterns to offer eligible students applied behavioral analysis (A.B.A.) services. We also allow third-party therapists, including but not limited to speech, occupational, A.B.A., and physical therapists arranged by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and at their or their insurance’s expense to provide service at P.B.A.’s discretion so long as they can pass background checks for the safety of our students. In addition, support professionals are welcome to conduct periodic observations of children during the school day. Sessions and observations need to be scheduled with the school director and teachers.

Parents must sign a permission form for support professionals to communicate with the school staff. Our administrators will keep that permission form in the student’s file for enrollment, and it may be updated at the parent(s)/guardian(s) request.

Please ask our school director for additional questions regarding students with differing needs.

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Melbourne Campus

Legacy High School: 7-12 Middle & High School

125 East Nasa Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901

Palm Bay Campus

Puzzle Box Academy K-6 Elementary

2180 NE Julian Ave Palm Bay, FL 32905

Rockledge Campus

Puzzle Box Academy Early Intervention and School Readiness

5830 US-1 #102 Rockledge, FL 32955