A woman smiling next to a young boy sitting on a counter indoors. There is a wicker lamp in the background and a window showing a blurred outdoor view. The woman is wearing a blue patterned shirt, and the boy is dressed in a gray T-shirt and dark pants.

His future, my mission.

Julie Gilliland is a mom of three—and like any parent, she just wants her kids to be happy, healthy, and thriving.

But when your child doesn't fit the traditional mold, that road can feel anything but simple.

For years, she searched.

They tried schools, therapies, and well-meaning programs that just didn’t work for her son, but she kept thinking—there has to be a better way.

So she stopped waiting.

Instead of trying to fit him into a system that wasn’t built for him, she decided to build something new. That’s how Knox Academy was born.

It started with her son. But Knox Academy isn’t just about him. It’s about every child who deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

If that sounds like what you’ve been searching for, you’re in the right place. We’re so glad you’re here. Welcome to Knox Academy.