The Extraordinary Little People
Our company name and statement represents the extraordinary potential within every student—that unique combination of talents, passions, and capabilities that sets empire builders apart from employees. The 'X' symbolizes four powerful concepts: the unknown variable we solve for as we discover each student's unique gifts, the multiplier effect of exponential growth rather than incremental learning; The mark of excellence that signifies extraordinary knowledge the crossroads where families choose between raising dream builders or dream workers.
Our Mission
We're on a mission to transform early childhood development by giving every family access to research-backed, personalized learning experiences.
Through our platform, we partner with parents and guardians to create weekly learning plans that adapt to each student's interests, pace, and developmental needs—all while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and student safety.
Our Values
At The Extraordinary Little People, we equip every student with an entrepreneurial mindset, financial literacy, and unshakable confidence to stand at life's crossroads and choose to build their own dreams—because the Extraordinary isn't just what makes them special, it's what makes them unstoppable and unbeatable.
Child-First
Every decision we make prioritizes the wellbeing and development of the children we serve.
Evidence-Based
Our curriculum is grounded in developmental psychology and proven educational methodologies.
Family Partnership
We believe parents are their children's first teachers and work to empower that relationship.
Excellence
We strive for the highest quality in everything we create, from content to technology.
Our Team
Meet the passionate educators and technologists behind The Extraordinary Little People.
Executive Leadership
Violet Karkhanin
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Leads long-term vision, strategic partnerships, and quality standards across all family learning programs.
Aleksander Karkhanin
Co-Founder and Vice President
Oversees operations and cross-functional execution, turning strategy into consistent day-to-day impact.
Hiren Joshi
Chief Technology Officer
Architects the platform, product_manager roadmap, and security systems behind personalized learning experiences.
Pravin Pandav
Chief Financial Officer
Guides budgeting, financial planning, and sustainable growth to support long-term educational outcomes.
Directors and Department Heads
Lesly Jazmin Flores Guzman
Director of Education
Designs curriculum frameworks and learning outcomes that keep instruction consistent and student-centered.
Amber Rose Ragui
Director of Arts & Creative Curriculum
Leads immersive arts programming, weaving creativity and curiosity into every curriculum to help students find their voice.
Maithili Pasalkar
Director of Internal Communications
Coordinates internal messaging, documentation, and alignment across teams and departments.
Aryan Pandav
Director of Creativity
Champions innovation programs and idea-to-project workflows across learning experiences.
Alisha Anthony
Director of Customer Communications
Improves parent-facing communication journeys, support touchpoints, and feedback systems.
Preethi Pandav
Director Of Digital Marketing
Drives campaign strategy, audience growth, and brand visibility for family outreach.
Komal Bhatt
Director Operations & Strategy
Leads content-led marketing programs and partnerships that build trust and awareness.
Jessica Campbell
Director of Social and Emotional Development
Designs social-emotional programs that strengthen resilience, empathy, and confidence.
Bhumika Joshi
Director of Art and Creativity
Develops hands-on art experiences that connect imagination with practical project outcomes.
Amie Mendoza
Director of Character and Values Education
Leads character and values curriculum focused on integrity, responsibility, and leadership.
Junior Team
Sasha Karkhanin (Age 2)
Early Learning Demonstrator
Demonstrates sensory play and first-step routines that model joyful early learning.
Ariana Rose Karkhanin (Age 6)
Music and Life Skills Demonstrator
Showcases music and life-skills activities that build confidence through repetition and fun.
Hiva Joshi (Age 7)
Junior Activity Demonstrator - Indoor and Outdoor Learning
Models indoor and outdoor activities that encourage curiosity, coordination, and teamwork.
Maksim Karkhanin (Age 8)
Junior Activity Demonstrator - Indoor and Outdoor Learning
Leads active demonstrations in movement-based and practical learning challenges.
Daksh Bhatt (Age 10)
Youth Skills Demonstrator - Cooking and Life Skills
Shares youth-friendly cooking and life-skills demonstrations focused on creativity and independence.
The Extraordinary Little People
North American Family Impact
Transforming education for millions of families across North America
Alternative Education Families Growth in North America
(in millions)
Platform Impact Potential (2025)
(in millions of families)