Dyslexia Therapy
Structured literacy intervention with a Certified Academic Language Therapist.
View service details →Inclusive support for learners and families
STRENGTH
You Don’t Always See
Every child. Every strength. Every story.
We see the potential. You see the hero.
▤Educate
♡Empower
♧Support
☆Celebrate
◆Believe
Welcome to Hidden Grit
Support built around the whole person—not a label.
Hidden Grit helps children, individuals with disabilities, and homeschool families find personalized education, movement, and life-skills support in Odessa, Texas.
Founded by educators Kayla and Matt Maxwell, our approach begins with strengths, builds practical confidence, and makes room for every learner’s path.
Ways we can help
One place. Meaningful support.
Select a service to learn more. Call Hidden Grit to discuss availability and schedule an appointment.
Reading Tutoring
Personalized reading support built around each learner’s strengths, needs, and goals.
View service details →Math Tutoring
Individualized math instruction that builds understanding, confidence, and practical skills.
View service details →Homeschool Support
Flexible drop-in learning, small-group instruction, and completion documentation.
Coming SoonAdaptive Fitness
Inclusive movement, strength, conditioning, and confidence-building experiences.
Coming SoonLife Skills
Practical learning that supports independence at home and in the community.
Coming SoonUsing approved education funds?
Use Your Student’s Marketplace
Eligible families may be able to purchase Hidden Grit services through their student’s approved education marketplace, including applicable TEFA, PDSES/ClassWallet, or other approved funding programs.
Search for Hidden Grit within your student’s marketplace and follow the marketplace instructions to request or purchase an eligible service. After completing the marketplace process, please call Hidden Grit to confirm availability and schedule the appointment.
A marketplace request or purchase does not automatically reserve an appointment time. Hidden Grit does not determine program eligibility, award funds, or guarantee marketplace approval.
Contact Hidden Grit for Marketplace HelpChoose your next step
Flexible today. Growing for tomorrow.
Explore Individual Services
Choose reading tutoring, math tutoring, dyslexia therapy, adaptive fitness, life skills, or homeschool support.
View services →Homeschool Community Programs
Academic support, movement, life skills, and connection through structured recurring programs.
Join the interest list →Hidden Grit Academy
Our long-term vision for an inclusive learning center where every child’s strengths are recognized.
Learn about future programs →Scheduling and payment
Families choose the path that fits.
1
Self-pay families
Call Hidden Grit to discuss availability and schedule an appointment. Payment instructions will be provided after the appointment is confirmed.
2
Families using approved education funds
Request or purchase an eligible service through your student's approved marketplace, then call Hidden Grit to confirm availability and schedule the appointment.
Future learning programs
Interested in a multi-day program?
Join the interest waitlist to help Hidden Grit plan future enrollment, age ranges, staffing, and start dates. Joining does not guarantee enrollment or require a commitment.
Days each week
3-Day Learning Program
Part-time homeschool support with academics, movement, life skills, and community.
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4-Day Learning Program
Four-day homeschool support with academics, movement, life skills, and community.
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5-Day Learning Program
A full-week learning option built around individualized support, inclusion, and practical growth.
Hidden Grit resources
Tools created for real families and educators.
Explore planners, children’s books, accessible activities, and learning resources designed to make support easier to use.
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PLANNER
PLANNER
LEARN
YOUR WAY
YOUR WAY
COLORING
FOR ALL
FOR ALL
Every learner carries strengths that may not be visible at first glance. Our job is to notice them, nurture them, and help them grow.
— Hidden Grit
Ready when you are
Let’s find the right support for your family.
Serving Odessa and the Permian Basin through appointment-based and small-group services.