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● The Team

Meet our village

Our team is a close-knit crew of artists and educators who bring both expertise and heart—shaping programs, guiding creativity, and making each learning unforgettable.

● The Team

Our Village of Teachers

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Dan & Savannah Torres

FounderS/teacherS/PARTNERS IN EVERYTHING

Classes: Movie Appreciation, Book Club, Floral Design, Running Club, Communication Skills, Game Night

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Ruby Fox

Teacher

Class: Yoga

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Roxanne Ambriz

Teacher

Class: Makeup Design

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Nyssa Von Doeren

Teacher/OWNER OF Ventura therapy collective (host of our classrooms)

Class: Be The Willow

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Wren Stepan

TEACHER

Class: Art Throughout History

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Zeke Monnarez

Teacher

Class: Spanish

● Contact

Join Our Team

Curious about joining our faculty or staff? Reach out and we’ll be in touch about current or future opportunities.