Leadership & Instructional Team
Experienced Leadership. Live Instruction. A School Built with Intention.
WiloStar3D Academy is guided by experienced leadership and supported by a dedicated instructional team focused on immersive, teacher-led education for neurodiverse learners.
Our school is not built around a single platform or curriculum trend — it is built around people, thoughtful design, and more than two decades of experience in online and immersive education.
Founder & Educational Director
Janet Hale Founder

Janet Hale is the founder of WiloStar3D Academy and a long-time innovator in online and immersive education. With roots in alternative and experiential learning, Janet began exploring virtual-world-based education long before immersive learning became widely discussed.
Over the years, she has:
- Designed and led immersive, project-based learning programs
- Worked extensively with neurodiverse and creative learners
- Built live, teacher-led online learning environments that emphasize connection, creativity, and flexibility
- Authored and developed original educational content and curriculum models
- Helped hundreds of students find success after struggling in traditional settings
Janet’s leadership reflects a deep understanding that learning is not one-size-fits-all. Her work continues to shape WiloStar3D as a school where students are supported as individuals and encouraged to grow through meaningful, immersive experiences.
Technology Innovator & Platform Architect
Jordan Hale

Jordan Hale is the lead technology innovator behind WiloStar3D’s immersive learning environment. From a young age, Jordan has been deeply involved in the development and evolution of the school’s virtual world platform and technical infrastructure.
Jordan’s work includes:
- Designing and maintaining the Wiloworlds immersive learning environment
- Developing systems that support live interaction, creative building, and student engagement
- Adapting technology to support neurodiverse learners, accessibility, and ease of use
- Continuously improving the platform based on real classroom experience
By working closely with educators, Jordan ensures that technology at WiloStar3D serves learning — not the other way around. The result is a stable, purpose-built environment designed specifically for immersive, educational use.
Our Instructional Team
WiloStar3D Academy works with a team of qualified educators who bring experience in online teaching, immersive learning, and supporting neurodiverse students.
WiloStar3D has a focus on instructional quality, consistency, and live engagement skills in our educators. This includes deep experience working with neurodiverse student needs in combination with educational tech skills.
Our teachers:
- Work live with students during daily class meetings and Study Hall sessions
- Have experience teaching neurodiverse and creative learners
- Support flexible pacing and multiple ways of demonstrating understanding
- Guide students through immersive projects and academic lessons
- Collaborate with leadership to adapt instruction to student needs
This team-based approach allows WiloStar3D to remain responsive, supportive, and focused on students — while continuing to grow thoughtfully.
A Shared Commitment to Students
Leadership and instruction at WiloStar3D are united by a shared commitment to:
- Live, teacher-led learning
- Immersive, creative education
- Respect for neurodiverse learners
- Structure without rigidity
- Long-term student success
Together, our leadership and instructional team work to create a learning environment where students feel supported, capable, and inspired to learn in ways that make sense to them.
Why Leadership Matters at WiloStar3D

One of the things parents often tell us they find most surprising about WiloStar3D is how accessible and responsive the school leadership is.
Families are often shocked to learn that the founder answers the phone, responds to emails personally, and stays closely involved in the day-to-day life of the school. At WiloStar3D, communication is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of how the school functions.
Clear, timely communication builds trust, reduces stress, and helps students succeed. That philosophy starts at the top and extends throughout the entire instructional team.
All teachers at WiloStar3D are expected to share this same commitment:
- Questions from parents and students are answered promptly
- Support is proactive, not reactive
- Concerns are addressed before they become obstacles
- Families feel heard, respected, and supported
This level of connection is intentional — and it’s one of the reasons families stay.
Rooted in Independent, Experiential Education
WiloStar3D’s leadership philosophy is also shaped by a deep personal connection to independent and experiential education.
Growing up, Janet Hale was immersed in a learning environment founded on hands-on exploration, creativity, and real-world experiences. Her parents were founders of the Pathfinder School, an independent school known for its emphasis on experiential learning, outdoor education, and subject immersion through nature, wilderness, and direct engagement.
Those early experiences left a lasting impression.
At WiloStar3D, that same philosophy lives on — reimagined for a modern world. Instead of immersing students in forests and wilderness alone, students are immersed in rich virtual worlds, creative projects, and real-life applications that connect learning to experience in meaningful ways.
The tools may look different, but the heart of the approach remains the same:
learning through exploration, connection, and doing — guided by educators who are present, responsive, and deeply invested in their students.
This commitment to leadership, communication, and connection is something families notice immediately — and it’s reflected in the experiences shared by WiloStar3D parents.
Bridge to Enrollment
For families seeking a school where leadership is accessible, communication is responsive, and students are truly supported, WiloStar3D offers a learning environment built with care and intention. Click here to start the enrollment process!