Meet Our Tutors

Alice Langrall (she/her)

M.A. in Elementary Education

7 year of classroom teaching experience

4 years of experience as a state-wide literacy coach using UFLI Foundations

Expert in the science of reading

Experienced curriculum designer and teacher trainer

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Amber Reid (she/her)

Elementary & middle school educator with 11 years of experience

Former K–8 exceptional children teacher and instructional coach

Specializes in elementary reading/math and middle school math

Committed to supporting diverse learners and fostering a love of learning

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Ali Snider (she/her)

M.S. in Curriculum Development and Supervision

M.S. in Political Science

Board certified educator

Curriculum designer

Middle school language arts specialist

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Brenda Gregory (she/her)

Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction

Specialist in multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and AVID frameworks

Former advisor for Students of Color Raising Achievement Through Enhanced Support (SOCRATES)

Teacher mentor and advocate for rural education and parental involvement

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Brittany Daye (she/her)

Master’s Degree in School Administration

Student Support Coach

Specialist in multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)

Trained in LETRS, Wilson’s Fundations, UFLI, and Heggerty

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Camden Cook (she/her)

MAT in teaching English

Veteran classroom teacher & tutor

Trained in Wilson & Hill Wrap

Executive functioning coach

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Chris Nyambura (he/him)

Chemical Engineer with a decade of experience in the field

Tutors physics, chemistry, and math with genuine enthusiasm

Committed to seeing students succeed and experience the beauty of science and mathematics

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Daniel Hill (he/they)

B.A. in Mathematics & Creative Writing, Master’s of Library Science candidate

Experienced in test preparation and building confidence across all grade levels

Trained in Sylvan Learning Phonics

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Dena Moten (she/her)

Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Trained in Science of Reading (HillRAP, HD Word, KU Reading Program)

20+ years of experience across diverse school settings

Skilled in academic intervention and teacher mentoring

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Ian Atwood (he/him)

M.A. in industrial technology

B.A. in Education

Experienced math teacher, tutor & professor

Professional development learning designer

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Kathleen Vanscoy (she/her)

20+ years of experience in education

National Board Certified Exceptional Needs Specialist

M.Ed. in School Administration

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Kelia Evans (she/her)

Diversity and Equity Advocate

Exceptional Children’s/Special Education Teacher

Experienced teaching and tutoring neurodiverse students

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Kenisha Mckenzie (she/her)

Experienced educator elementary-high school

Expertise in differentiating instruction and academic intervention

M.S. in Educational Studies

Trained in Heggerty, Wit and Wisdom and Wilson’s FUNdations

Trauma-informed educator and equity advocate

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Leslie Hamilton (she/her)

M.Ed. Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support

Trained with HillRap, HillWrite, and Wilson Fundations

Experienced teaching learners of all ages

17+ years of classroom teaching experience

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Luann Vanderpool (she/her)

M.Ed. Elementary Education

Reading Interventionist

Master Educator with 34 years of classroom experience

Experience with Letterland and Recipe for Reading

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Molly Ellington (she/her)

National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years of experience in elementary education

Master of Education from Elon University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Trained in LETRS, Fundations, UFLI, and Heggerty literacy programs

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Molly Nelson (she/her)

M.A. In Spanish Literature

Language expert

Executive functioning coach

Experienced educator specialized in working with neurodivergent students

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Shardonay Riley (she/her)

Licensed K–12 school counselor and teacher with 8+ years of experience

Master of Arts in School Counseling and Professional Educator License

Specializes in social-emotional learning, whole-child support, and academic risk-taking

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Taylor Holthouse (she/her)

Dual language immersion specialist and language educator with 12+ years of experience

Specializes in ESL, Spanish instruction, and K–12 literacy development

International teaching background with a focus on bilingual education

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Will Cole (he/him)

MAT in teaching mathematics

Veteran classroom teacher & tutor

Executive functioning coaching & SAT/ACT Tutor

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Yolanda Parker

Doctor of K-12 leadership with 19+ years of elementary expertise

Specialist in early childhood development & individualized instruction

Lead educator focused on hands-on learning and social-emotional growth

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