We built what we
wished existed.
Wilder started with a simple frustration: smart, creative, energetic kids were being failed by systems that couldn't see them. So we built something different.
6+
Ages welcome
12
Wildlings max
Mon–Fri
Las Vegas, NV
Fall '26
Founding cohort
Why Wilder exists.
The kids who were "too much" — too energetic, too curious, too creative, too sensitive for the rows-and-bells model — were the ones who became the most interesting adults. We built Wilder for those kids.
We are not anti-academics. We are deeply pro-whole-child. We believe a learner who understands themselves, cares for others, moves well, creates with their hands, and asks good questions will out-perform any learner who was simply taught to the test.
Wilder opens in Las Vegas in September 2026. We keep our groups intentionally small and mixed-age. We are accepting Founding Families now.
Our core values.
Relationship over curriculum
Before we can teach a child anything, they need to trust us. Before they trust us, they need to know we see them — as a full person, not a student profile.
Small is a feature, not a limitation
Staying small is the point, not a phase we grow out of. Intimacy, accountability, and belonging only exist at human scale. We are small on purpose, forever.
The outdoors is a classroom
Movement, nature, and physical challenge develop the brain as much as books do. Our program moves outside every single day — rain, wind, and all.
Boredom is a signal, not a problem
When a child is bored, we don't fill the gap. We ask what they want to make, build, or explore. Intrinsic motivation is the goal. We cultivate it intentionally.
Licensed, insured, and proudly affiliated.
Wilder Nevada LLC is a licensed Nevada business and carries professional educator liability insurance — so your family can engage with confidence.
Nevada LLC
Wilder Nevada LLC
Entity ID: E57881872026-7
Filed June 3, 2026
State Business License
Nevada Business ID: NV20263589124
Valid through June 30, 2027
Professionally insured through
Insurance Canopy
National Microschooling Center — Member
Wilder is a proud member of the National Microschooling Center, a national network supporting innovative, family-centered learning communities across the United States.
Who runs Wilder.
Shawn Haggart
Lead Guide & Founder
Hi! I'm Shawn, though most people know me as "Girl Shawn." I'm married to my husband, Kevin, and together we're raising five amazing kids: four boys and one adventurous little girl.
Kevin and I started our construction company in Montana in 2008 and expanded to Las Vegas in 2020. While building businesses has been rewarding, raising our children has taught me the most about people, learning, and the importance of recognizing that every child is uniquely wired.
Our three older boys attended public school, where I often felt their curiosity, energy, and need to move were viewed as problems instead of strengths. When it came time for our younger two to start school, we chose a different path and found an incredible microschool community in Henderson. Watching our children thrive in an environment that celebrated who they were inspired the vision for Wilder.
I believe there isn't one "right" path to success. Some children will attend college, some will pursue trades, some will start businesses, and others will forge paths we can't even imagine yet. Our role isn't to decide that path for them. It's to help them discover their strengths, build confidence, develop character, and become capable, curious people who love learning.
Wilder was created to be a place where children are encouraged to think independently, stay active, explore their passions, and grow into exactly who they're meant to become.
I can't wait to meet your family and welcome you to ours.
Getting started is easier than you think.
Three simple steps — and the first one takes less time than a haircut.
Step 1
Schedule a Tour
45 minutes, no pressure. Walk the space, meet the coaches, watch real Wildlings at work.
Step 2
Talk It Through
We'll answer every question and get to know your child. Most families know by the end if it feels right.
Step 3
Enroll & Welcome
Once it feels right, we'll walk you through enrollment together — no guesswork, no surprise fees.
A tour is the easiest — and most important — step you can take for your child's education this year.