Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it."
Albert Einstein
lead academic coach
MELISSA SCHNELL
Melissa brings a solid business background to her methods as a lead academic coach. She has worked with both small businesses and large corporations, and has gathered useful knowledge of the way in which companies are organized and run. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration concentrated on Marketing. She is an active, licensed REALTOR® and belongs to the National Association of Realtors.
Her passion for travel, adventurous spirit, and boundless energy are what propel her to experience life with open arms. She possesses an inexhaustible curiosity for other cultures and learns something new from every student she works with.
founder & lead educator
CHERYL MAY
Cheryl May has over 18 years of teaching experience that includes instruction in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one, with students ranging from preschool to adult. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies, a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, and has also earned her TESOL/TEFL Certification.
Cheryl’s passion in life is to teach and change lives, including her own. She is an adventurist who loves to travel, learn new skills, and challenge herself mentally and physically. She loves being outdoors, whether it’s camping, hiking, kayaking, or stargazing. When she’s not outdoors, she is reading a good book or learning Spanish.