To deliver a human-centered education rooted in mastery, wisdom, and truth—designed to elevate every learner to the life they were meant to live.
To become the new global standard of personalized education, replacing outdated systems with a model built on cognitive science, classical depth, and individualized human mentorship.
Lux Veritatis Novae
Light of New Truth
Modern schooling is broken.
AVN was built to be the solution.
We combine three pillars no other online school or learning program offers in one place:
Instruction is delivered through small-group learning pods and personalized check-ins — a proven model that maximizes learning while building collaboration skills.
Every learner receives:
personalized check-ins and small-group pod instruction
small-group pod instruction (4-16 students)
mastery-based progression
cognitive-strength assessments
custom plans designed by a certified professional educator
No standardized pacing. No mass-produced instruction.
Just real education, built around the student.
AVN blends:
classical learning structure
21st-century brain science
skill development proven to increase long-term achievement
Students learn how to think, not just what to memorize.
We pursue academic mastery while developing character, purpose, confidence, and emotional intelligence. AVN shapes whole human beings.
Heather Arciero, M.Ed.
NYS & FL Certified Professional Educator
7 Professional Teaching Certifications (New York & Florida)
Exceptional Student Education, K-12 (FL)
Elementary Education, K-6 (FL)
Mathematics, 7-12 (NY)
Childhood Education, 1-6 (NY)
Students With Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2 (NY)
Students With Disabilities, 1-6 (NY)
Students With Disabilities, Grades 5-9 (NY)
Education
M.S. Special Education, Autism Concentration
B.S. Special & Childhood Education (Summa Cum Laude)
B.A. Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude)
Teaching Experience
16+ years across public schools, private schools, and specialized programs
1,500+ students across all grade levels (Pre-K through 12)
Subjects: Mathematics (includes high school and college level), ELA, Writing, SAT/ACT Prep, Social Studies (Global, US History), Science (Earth Science, Biology)
Specialized experience with ASD, ADHD, emotional/behavioral needs, learning disabilities, twice exceptional, processing & language disorders, ELL
Virtual instruction since 2018 - experiences with online learning platforms, LMS systems, and interactive engagement tools.
Expertise in:
cognitive development
individualized instruction
disability support services
academic intervention
learning plan development
Leadership Experience
Director of Student Services:
Special Education Coordinator
Oversaw IEP and 504 plan implementations across all classrooms
Conducted teacher observations, evaluations, and training
Member of Middle States accreditation team
International Program Coordinator working with host families and students
Director of Student Services
Hired, trained, and evaluated teaching staff
Designed individualized learning programs based on assessments
Managed students Pre-K through 12th grade
Heather Arciero has supported the academic growth of over 1,500 students across diverse learning needs.