Help your kids find an education they love.

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What is Invata? 

Equipping learners, inspiring success.

Derived from the Romanian word "învăța" meaning "to learn, teach, study, instruct, inform, and master", Invata embodies empowerment, practicality, ambition, success, inspiration, and discipline.

As a trusted educational resource, we provide a comprehensive range of services and support to ensure a smooth and successful learning journey. Our ultimate goal is to create a personalized and effective learning environment where learners can reach their full potential and thrive.

We do the hard work so you don't have to!


  • Creating custom courses and lessons
  • Mentoring students
  • Supporting parents and microschool leaders 
  • Picking curriculum
  • Grading and grade reports
  • Curating learning opportunities
  • Teaching and tutoring
  • Developing learning plans
  • Creating transcripts
  • Evaluating students with nationally-normed assessments
  • Transitioning from K-12 education
  • Applying to college and/or careers
  • Developing self-directed learners
  • Supporting important life skills
  • Advising international students
  • Reviewing IEPs and evaluations

Our Story

We are educators....

With over 65 years of diverse educational experience, we're equipped to serve a wide range of educational journeys. From juvenile correctional education to special education, traditional classrooms to unschooling families, and microschools to international student support, we've got you covered. Trust our expertise to support your unique educational needs.

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...Who came together...

In the face of the global pandemic, we united to create Invata—an ecosystem of support for educators and families navigating the challenges of learning in a changed world. Together, we're here to help.

...to serve learners in a new way!

Discover your unique path to educational success with our expert guidance. We'll help you identify your passions and interests, supporting your learning journey along the way. Just like the many paths up a mountain, we'll guide you in the direction that is right for you.

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Meet the Team

Shauna Anderson

Founder & CEO

Shauna Anderson is the chief visionary of Invata. Her core belief is offering experiential learning that is personalized for the individual. Her own journey and most treasured role as a mother to six children led her to create a company founded on such principles. Knowing how to work with children from the perspective of an educator in addition to a parent is what uniquely qualifies her to lead Invata.

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Janine Lyman

Co-Founder & COO

Janine Lyman is highly focused on building systems, developing processes and managing operations at Invata. Janine’s life experiences in both academia and industry have set her up with the capacity to work in different fields. It is with this passion and determination that Janine has begun her leadership journey and continued dedication to education with Invata.

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Kelley Birch

Specialized Learning Advisor

Kelley Birch has an extensive background working in special education with struggling students. She has worked in education since 1986 and has experience with elementary, middle and high school, as well as general education. She developed curriculums during her 20 year tenure of working with juvenile correctional education within the juvenile justice system. 21 years of her career have been focused on working as a homeschool teacher.

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