
GLOBAL
ROOTS
ACADEMY
Virtual WorldSchool Program
501C3 Non-Profit

Register A Student
Become part of the Global Roots village by registering your child with us. Registered students are first in line for everything we offer—scholarships, language classes, cultural events, field trips, giveaways, and more. It’s how we stay connected, support one another, and make sure our community shows up for your child, too.
Our Mission


Global Roots Academy is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to worldschooling experiences for BIPOC youth and families through culturally immersive travel, language learning, and place-based education that nurtures the whole child. We provide travel scholarships, custom curriculum, and virtual and in-person opportunities that foster meaningful connection with global cultures, languages, and communities—while also supporting emotional wellness, identity development, sustainability, and community care.
Our mission is to cultivate socially conscious, environmentally aware, and culturally grounded young people by making global education accessible, equitable, and deeply personal. We believe that every child—regardless of background—deserves the chance to explore the world, speak its languages, care for the Earth, feel emotionally supported, and experience belonging beyond borders.



Our Pillars
Learning That Knows No Borders
1. Cultural Immersion
We create opportunities for children to explore and honor global cultures in ways that center their identities and lived experiences.
2. Language & Communication
Through immersive and accessible language learning, we equip youth to connect more deeply with diverse people, places, and perspectives.
3. Community & Identity
We nurture spaces where BIPOC youth can strengthen their sense of self and experience the power of belonging—locally and globally.
4. Sustainability & Earth Connection
We teach children to care for the planet through eco-conscious practices, conservation education, and a respectful relationship with the land.
5. Emotional Wellness
We prioritize emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and mental health as essential components of whole-child development
Our Founders
Global Roots Academy was founded by the Bennett family—a traveling, homeschooling, culture-loving crew of five who believe education should feel like freedom.
After years of traveling with their three sons, They realized that while the world was full of beauty, the world-schooling community itself lacked representation.
So they created Global Roots—a homegrown, heart-led academy where BIPOC youth don’t just learn about the world… they belong in it. Through immersive language learning, cultural exploration, and a deep reverence for the Earth, the Bennetts are planting seeds for a more connected, conscious, and liberated generation.
This isn’t just about travel. It’s about reclaiming space, reimagining education, and raising whole children—curious, grounded, and ready to lead with love.
Welcome to the village. You belong here.


Destiny Bennett
Co-Founder/Program Director

Maria Agundez-Palenica
Head of Arts + Graphics

Troy Washington
Music Dept. Head

Devonte Bennett Bey
Co-Founder/Executive Director

Dr. Cornesha Tweede
Spanish Language Program Director

Teleah Thurston
Administrative Director

Jelani Clay
Music Dept. Head