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Huntsville, Alabama

Building Stronger Readers, Writers and Thinkers.

Helping students strengthen reading, writing, and thinking through purposeful learning and reflection. Through intentional academic coaching, engaging enrichment programs, and our S.N.A.P. Framework™, students learn to approach challenges with confidence, think critically, and take ownership of their learning.

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Our framework

The S.N.A.P. Framework™

Four steps students use in reading, writing, and problem-solving.

  1. Stop

    Pause and understand the task or situation.

  2. Notice

    Identify important information, needs, or challenges.

  3. Act

    Choose and apply an appropriate strategy.

  4. Plan

    Reflect and decide what to do next.

Students use the framework during academics, communication, problem-solving, and everyday decision-making.

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Enrolling for January 2027

S.N.A.P. Saturday Lab

Students in Grades 3–4

A twice-monthly enrichment program for students in Grades 3–4 — reading, writing, hands-on environmental science, problem-solving and character development.

  • When Two Saturdays per month
  • Where Huntsville, Alabama
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Available by request

Academic Coaching

Primarily serving elementary students. Support for middle and high school students may be considered based on individual learning needs and availability.

Personalized academic coaching that strengthens reading, writing, critical thinking, and independent learning. Through targeted instruction and purposeful strategies, students develop the skills and confidence to navigate academic challenges.

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Available by request

S.N.A.P. Homeschool Enrichment

For students in Grades 2–6

Our Homeschool Enrichment Program offers 40-minute small-group instructional sessions designed to strengthen reading, writing, critical thinking, and independent learning. Students receive intentional academic support through guided practice, discussion, and reflection.

  • When Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
  • Where Huntsville, Alabama
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Available by request

S.N.A.P. After-School Enrichment

For students in Grades 2–6

Our After-School Enrichment Program provides a structured, two-hour learning experience that strengthens reading, writing, critical thinking, and independent learning. Students engage in focused instruction, guided practice, collaboration, and reflection. Snacks are provided.

  • When Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Where Huntsville, Alabama
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Inside the Saturday Lab

Two Saturdays a month. Twelve students. Two and a half hours of reading, writing, environmental science and hands-on work, with lunch in the middle.

Tuition covers everything — materials, lunch, parent resources and progress updates. Ask us and we will send you the current figure.

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Partner with us

Bring S.N.A.P. Academy to your school, district or organization.

School and Community Partnerships

Literacy, enrichment, character development and family engagement, built around what your organization actually needs.

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Professional Development

Training and support for teachers and staff on literacy, student behavior, family engagement and instructional practice.

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Consulting

Educational consulting for schools and organizations working on literacy, student support and instructional leadership.

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Speaking Engagements

Conference presentations and keynotes on literacy, family engagement, student support and educational leadership.

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Get involved

Three ways to be part of what happens here.

Volunteer

Help during sessions, read with students, prepare materials, or share a skill. Volunteers assist under supervision.

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Who leads the work

Dr. Yanique L. Rolingson, founder of S.N.A.P. Academy, in a cream jacket, smiling at the camera with one hand in her pocket.

Dr. Yanique L. Rolingson

Founder, S.N.A.P. Academy

Dr. Rolingson founded S.N.A.P. Academy and leads its programs. She has more than 20 years of educational experience.

Programs are led by qualified instructors and facilitators. Volunteers may assist under supervision.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communication
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

More About S.N.A.P. Academy

Who we serve

Primarily elementary students, and the people around them.

Families

Real support with reading, writing and confidence.

Schools

Training and support for teachers.

Community organizations

Literacy and enrichment programs.

Volunteers and supporters

Give time or funding to help students grow.

Interest meeting: November 14, 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at 117 Wholesale Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35811. Come and hear what the Saturday Lab is, meet the people who run it, and ask whatever you want. An RSVP is not enrollment and there is nothing to pay.

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