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Joyful Zen Academy logoJOYFUL ZEN
ACADEMY
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✦ About us

A school with heart
and a vision.

Joyful Zen Academy was founded with a simple belief: kids do their best when they feel safe, seen, and inspired.

We're a community of educators, families, and leaders committed to raising the next generation of kind, confident, and courageous humans.

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VELA Founder Network National Microschooling Center
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✦ Our core values
Kindness
We lead with empathy and treat everyone with care.
Integrity
We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Courage
We try brave new things and learn from every step.
Growth
We grow a little braver and wiser every single day.
Charlotte & Zen ♥
✦ A note from our founder

Hello, I'm Charlotte

Welcome to Joyful Zen! I'm Charlotte Acevedo, an early-childhood educator, a mom, and the founder of our little micro-school. For more than five years I've spent my days learning and playing right alongside young children, and this whole dream started with one very special teacher: my son, Zen. He inspired me to build a place where kids can learn, grow, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Our Academy is for children ages 6–10, from 1st through 5th grade. Together with our wonderful team of educators, we pour our hearts into giving every student the warm, joyful, hands-on learning experience they deserve.

We can't wait to meet the bright, curious kids joining us this year. Come see our space, meet our team, and picture your child here, we'd love to welcome your family into the Joyful Zen community.

With joy, Charlotte
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR · JOYFUL ZEN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL
✦ Life at Joyful Zen

Our team, in their element

The real magic is in the everyday moments, our teachers and students learning, laughing, and growing side by side.

every day here is a little adventure ✦
be brave! ✦ join us

Become part of our story.

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