Shalin Klein

Founding RISE Academy has truly been a dream realized. As I considered the many educational paths available for my children in recent years, I felt a deep desire to create something that offered the best of both worlds—a strong, classroom-based experience with certified teachers, paired with the flexibility families may desire at home. That vision became our foundation, and I am incredibly proud of how far RISE has come and the impact it continues to make.

Over the past two and a half years, I have managed the business side of RISE from afar in Texas. Our family feels honored and blessed to now be back, serving the Manhattan community through the football program and reconnecting more closely with a place we love so much.

As this next chapter begins, I am both grateful and excited to remain deeply connected to the heart of RISE. I look forward to continuing to support, grow, and champion the vision and mission that have guided us from the start. It brings me great joy to watch RISE Academy flourish, expand, and continue to serve as a light in the Manhattan community.

I truly believe God has guided every step of this journey, and His faithfulness continues to amaze me as we move forward. With great anticipation, I remain committed to the future of RISE and all that is still to come.