The Embark name and the anchor logo hold a significant meaning for us. 

Each of us is on our own incredible journey. Our students are no exception. Together, we support each other while we each Embark on our own journeys.

The anchor is an interesting metaphor. Anchors keep us grounded and secure when things are difficult. Anchors are also what we must pull up and bring with us when its time to move forward. It is our hope to provide your family with support and skills to help you feel grounded when things are difficult. It is that same support and skills your child will take with them as they move forward through their lives and Embark on their own journeys.

Embark Micro School was founded by Melodie Palacios, a passionate teacher and small business owner of 25 years, and a proud mother to a son with autism.

As her son approached his kindergarten year, Melodie was disheartened by the educational choices that existed for him. Affording an expensive autism-focused private school was out of the question. Public school seemed full of insurmountable challenges, especially considering her son's therapy schedule. And homeschooling him 100% wasn't a realistic option either.

Inspired to make a difference, Melodie set out to fill a gap and provide a much-needed alternative and affordable schooling option for the autism and neurodivergent community.