Academy
Programs
Providing you an enhanced virtual learning experience
Explore. Honor. Grove
Our Current Programs
Little Linguist Spanish Program
Led by Dr Tweede
Building language, culture, and confidence for BIPOC kids ages 3–12+. Our Little Linguists Spanish Program is more than a language class—it’s a movement toward cultural empowerment. We believe bilingualism isn't just a skill—it's a key to expanding educational access, deepening cultural identity, and opening future opportunities.
Classes are led by Dr. Tweede, a Spanish professor at Arizona State University, and grounded in both academic excellence and cultural relevance. We offer four unique sessions per year, each focused on a different theme. Sessions do not increase in difficulty, so children can join any time and still thrive. Each cohort broadens vocabulary, deepens cultural understanding, and builds confidence in communication.
Self Paced Virtual
Travel Curriculum
Unit 1 - Belize
An immersive, self-paced journey through culture, language, and land—told by the people who live it.
Our 12-week Belize curriculum invites families to explore the country through real footage, interviews with elders and village members, and hands-on learning.
Students dive into Belizean history, food, nature, language, and traditions through videos, activities, projects, and trivia—all guided by the voices of the community itself.
Rooted in cultural respect and curiosity, this program helps BIPOC children connect with the world in a way that feels personal, powerful, and deeply human.
Shozens Virtual Academy
Shozen’s Virtual Academy, hosted through Global Roots Academy, is a virtual karate program that blends traditional training with cultural education and personal growth. It’s designed for students of all levels seeking more than just physical instruction.
Through weekly classes, on-demand videos, and interviews with masters and historians, students learn karate while exploring its roots in Okinawa and its evolution in America.
The program also incorporates Japanese language and emphasizes discipline, respect, and strong character—core values that extend beyond training.
Shozen’s Virtual Academy is more than karate—it’s a pathway to leadership, cultural awareness, and lifelong growth.