World Builders Academy

About Us

The mission of World Builders Academy is to provide outstanding educational and academic programs in S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) for all children. Our foundations are built on the philosophies of democratic schooling, Reggio Emilia, and child- led project-based learning. We believe in providing an environment that supports and encourages young people to understand themselves and their community to reach their fullest potential.

World Builders Academy was founded by award-winning educator Panela Leung in 2018 at a small space at Hwy 169 and Vivion Road in Gladstone, Missouri.

We opened our doors to our new home in Parkville in the summer of 2021. Our maker school offers whole-child teaching strategies. We teach lessons in English, math, science, technology, and design thinking. Maker education means learning is intuitive and fun. We capitalize on the creativity in each student and bring their ideas to life. Our goal is to instill confidence and develop powerful young citizens who have the desire to ask questions, the skills to analyze, and the opportunity to act on their ideas. We do not believe in forced timelines and standardized expectations. Our integrated approach means we discuss subject matter utilizing symbolic childhood languages.

Our maker school offers whole-child teaching strategies. We teach lessons in English, math, science, technology, and design thinking. Maker education means learning is intuitive and fun. We capitalize on the creativity in each student and bring their ideas to life.