A holistic educational experience designed around each learner.
We bring core subjects, practical skills, creativity, language learning, and experiential education together in one connected approach. Every learner is met with thoughtful guidance shaped around who they are.
Our story
A connected approach to learning
PHI Learning grew from a simple idea: education works best when it meets each learner where they are and connects subjects, practical skills, and real experience into one whole.
What is a subject facilitator?
Our facilitators do more than teach: we guide, adapt, connect, and support each learner.
We guide
We encourage curiosity, ask useful questions, and help learners navigate ideas with clarity.
We adapt
We shape instruction around each learner's pace, strengths, interests, and goals.
We connect subjects
We reveal how ideas intersect across disciplines, practical skills, and everyday life.
We support the whole learner
We build confidence and independence through encouragement, consistency, and trust.
Meet our subject facilitators
Meet the people who bring experience, curiosity, and thoughtful guidance to every learner.
Founder & Lead Educator
Miriam Van Dalen
Literature and project-based learningCore subjectsDyslexia certificationEnglish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish
Miriam’s mission is to provide small group, literature and comprehensive unit study based learning that inherently nurtures critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness. Originally from the Netherlands but raised internationally, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.ed.) in English, followed by decades of diverse teaching experiences, in private and international school settings as well as after-school intervention, and adult foreign language teaching.
Through her work in education, business, and the performing arts, Marina has created a unique path that reflects her international background, creativity, dedication to learning, and passion for bringing people and cultures together.
High School Social Studies, Writing Composition, Coding, Adobe
Lucas Ciscato
High schoolSocial StudiesTechPhotography
Lucas is an interdisciplinary educator whose teaching experience and academic background shape an interdisciplinary approach centered on curiosity, creativity, and helping students make meaningful connections across subjects.
Gabriel is studying Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. He has a passion for science, medicine, and teaching. This year, he's excited to bring that passion to the classroom as he teaches Algebra 2 and Introduction to Chemistry.
