Who We Are
Brenda Anderson-Bradshaw, PhD Owner/Manager
Brenda has a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in special reading K-12 and a PhD in Education and Urban Leadership & Policy Studies in Education, all from UMKC. She was an elementary teacher and reading specialist, assistant professor of elementary education and founded and directed Infinity Academy, a private school in Springfield, Missouri for middle and high school students with special needs, and remains Chairman of the Board. She was also the founder of Goldminds Publishing, LLC. and was the lead publisher for over 20 years. Brenda "BK Bradshaw" is also an award-winning author and playwright. Her publications include The Alien Logs of Super Jewels and The Alien Logs of Super Jewels: A New Musical, the Crystal Brave Series, Foxies & the Mysterious Floating Object, and Sometimes In the Sky. After retiring from Infinity Academy in 2021, her ambition became to open an inclusive art studio to serve and employ individuals with special needs.
Christine Braden-Koch
Assistant Manager/Event Coordinator
Christine has vast experiences in the arts and retail customer service. She has worked in restaurant service, medical jewelry design and production, novelty screen printing, and had her own faux finishing business. She loves art, creating & creative environments. Art is her passion, happy place and therapy, and she enjoys sharing that inspiration with others. She loves planning events and parties and making others feel special.