Tucson, AZ (May 28, 2026) — Legacy Learning Community is proud to announce the hiring of Samantha Molitor as Director of its new Tucson campus. Located in Oro Valley, this school will serve K-12 students with special needs through small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a student-centered approach designed to help every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Molitor joins Legacy Learning Community with a strong background in special education, instructional leadership, literacy development, and family engagement. She currently serves as a Special Education Teacher-Lead in Tucson and has previously worked in adaptive cluster and resource classroom settings within Marana Unified School District. She also serves as an online adjunct faculty member teaching special education and reading-related courses at Grand Canyon University.
“Samantha’s passion for students, commitment to inclusive education, and proven leadership experience make her an exceptional fit for Legacy Learning Community,” said Shad Housley, CEO. “Her vision aligns perfectly with our mission of creating supportive, individualized learning environments where students are accepted, empowered, and encouraged to succeed.”
Molitor earned a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education, graduating with distinction. She also holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
In addition to her classroom and leadership experience, Molitor has coordinated family engagement initiatives, mentored future educators, and served in leadership roles with The Reading League Arizona. Her research and professional development have focused heavily on literacy instruction and improving outcomes for students receiving special education services.
“I am honored to join Legacy Learning Community and help establish a school community that truly meets students where they are,” said Molitor. “Every student deserves to feel valued, supported, and capable of success, and I look forward to partnering with Tucson families to make that vision a reality.”
Legacy Learning Community is an Arizona Department of Education-approved private special education school with existing campuses in Show Low and Concho. The new Tucson location expands the organization’s mission of providing exceptional, individualized education for students with diverse learning needs across Arizona.
Enrollment information for the Tucson campus is available at legacylearningcommunity.org/Tucson or by calling 520-479-1379.
About Legacy Learning Community
Legacy Learning Community is an Arizona-based education organization dedicated to underserved students who require individualized, flexible, and supportive learning environments beyond what traditional school settings often provide. Our mission is to remove barriers to learning and design educational systems that enable students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs to achieve meaningful academic progress and long-term success. For additional information visit www.legacylearningcommunity.org.
