"Tenderfoot is transforming the distance learning landscape into a collective path to achievement."
​​- CFO Darren Brown
"For adults taking any type of classes online, third spaces are the future of education. Places beyond the home and classroom where community, ambition, and quiet ambition thrive are essential. "
​​ - CEO Onalysa Flynn
mission
At Tenderfoot, we create focused, supportive environments and provide resources to empower adults pursuing education and professional growth through traditional, online, hybrid, and self-directed learning modalities. Our mission is to remove environmental and psychosocial barriers to success by offering equitable access to a range of study spaces—private, semi-private, and communal—that enhance learning, build community, and foster achievement.
core values
1. Education as a Sacred Journey – Every step of learning—from the first spark of curiosity to the deepest levels of mastery—has the power to uplift the human spirit, deepen our shared experience, and transform the world.
2. Equitable Learning Environments – All learners have the right to a space that empowers them to thrive—where focus is protected, productivity is encouraged, and limitations are removed.
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3. Equitable Access to Essential Educational Tools– A lack of resources should limit no student’s success. Every learner must have reliable access to the technology, learning materials, and support systems necessary to engage in and succeed on their educational journey fully.
4. Access to an In-Person Learning Community –Every student deserves the opportunity to engage meaningfully with an in-person learning community, regardless of whether they are learning online, in-person, or through a hybrid model. Students should be supported in connecting with others in ways that honor their individual needs and learning styles, fostering a sense of belonging, collaboration, and shared growth.
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5. Accessible & Inclusive Volunteering – Volunteering options should be available to all students. When students have the chance to serve others, they often discover greater purpose, resilience, and drive in their academic and personal lives.