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Team Ark
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Devendra Veda
Co-Founder
Recognizing the limitations of traditional education for many talented students, long-time K-12 educator Devendra Veda co-founded Ark Institute to create space for curiosity, agency, and real-world skill development.
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Shara Veda
Co-Founder
Dr. Shara Veda brings over a decade of online education leadership to Ark Institute, where she designs flexible systems that meet students where they are and guide them toward their full potential.
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Marlene Martins
Marketing and Outreach
Marlene Martins leverages her background in psychology and international experience to create human-centered, impactful messaging.
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Dusty Noller
Student & Family Support
Drawing on 18 years in technology leadership, Dusty Noller creates flexible, future-focused learning pathways that build real-world skills and prepare students for what's next.
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Nicole Hendricks
Student & Family Support
An enthusiastic online educator with 18 years of teaching experience, she helped shape Oregon's distance learning standards and brings unique perspective from her decade practicing law.
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Beverly DeCuir
Course Guide
Beverly DeCuir brings 20 years of expertise in K–12, higher education, and virtual learning to her work as an educational-technology consultant and instructional designer.
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Teresa Davis
Course Guide
Teresa Davis brings 20+ years of secondary education experience and a master's in curriculum to reach students of all abilities. She is also self-published author of fantasy and memoir works.
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KerryAnn Hayden
Course Guide
KerryAnn Hayden brings over 20 years of secondary and post-secondary teaching experience to both physical and virtual classrooms. This published author transforms education through diverse roles from classroom instruction to curriculum development and coaching.
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Ronika Haughton
Course Guide
Ronika Haughton uses her biochemistry expertise to develop inquiry-based science curriculum for diverse learners. Her specialized approach combines interactive design with personalized instruction to engage students online and in-person.
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Natalia Porto
Mindfulness Guide
Natalia Porto combines 15 years in holistic wellness as a Certified Life Coach and Yoga Instructor to help young people develop stress resilience and self-awareness. Her integrated approach uses meditation, breathwork, and somatic techniques to plant lifelong seeds of balance and confidence in the next generation.
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Isey
Dance Instructor
Shenise Naene brings award-winning dance expertise from World of Dance and Dance World Cup stages to her teaching practice. Her decade of international experience across four continents infuses diverse dance styles with cultural richness, energizing students with creative expression.
⏱️ Launching September 2025 – Applications Open June 1st!
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