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SEASON 1, EPISODE 16
Designing playful, high-accountability learning
With Dr. Johannes Ziegler, Miaplaza
In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis sits down with Dr. Johannes Ziegler, CEO of Miaplaza, the company behind Miacademy, MiaPrep, and their accredited online high school.
Johannes shares how a small social networking project evolved into a full learner-centered ecosystem for homeschoolers and online high school students. What began as kids’ “edutainment” grew into a mastery-based K–12 model built around motivation, pacing, safety, and authentic engagement.
He also reflects on the entrepreneurial side of building Miaplaza, the role of the right team, and how AI and automation are reshaping the skills students will need next.
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About the guest
Dr. Johannes Ziegler
CEO, Miaplaza
Dr. Johannes Ziegler is CEO of Miaplaza, the company behind Miacademy, MiaPrep, and an accredited online high school for homeschoolers. Miaplaza uses a mastery-based approach that lets students progress at their own pace in each subject, with supplemental activities for students who want to go deeper on topics they’re passionate about. He co-founded the company with his wife, Sveana, in 2004, originally as a social networking platform before pivoting to education.
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