OUR TEAM
We have a team of caring, motivated and experienced master teachers. All of our teachers have been selected to work with us because they share our educational philosophy and have a record of success in teaching. All have a teaching degree or relevant course work, and all have extensive classroom experience. What makes our teachers unique is their passion for teaching, dedication to customizing instruction to individual students, engaging students in learning, and providing meaningful feedback that enables students to grow intellectually.
Meet Our Teachers
Mr. Beyer
Subject/grade
Mathematics,
grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
9+ years
License
Mathematics (NY)
Education
MA, Mathematics, SUNY Buffalo
BA, Mathematics, SUNY Buffalo
Dr. Brownstein
Subject/grade
Advanced Writing, Etymology, French,
grades 7 – 12
Teaching experience
30+ years
Licenses
English & French
(NY, NC)
Education
PhD, CUNY Graduate Center
Certificate, Yale University Teacher Program
MA, New York University
BA, Bryn Mawr College
Mr. Cuellar
Subject/grade
Mathematics,
grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
30+ years
License
National Board Certification in Secondary Mathematics
Education
BA, Texas A & M University
Mr. Deuty
Subject/grade
Physics, grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
15+ years
License
Physics, grades 9 – 12 (SC)
Education
MS, Systems Management, Capitol Technology University
Graduate Certificate in Space Operations, Capitol Technology University
BA, Physics, SUNY Oswego
Ms. Foley
Subject/grade
English, Math, grades PreK – 6
Teaching experience
25+ years
License
Early Childhood Education (MO),
Missouri Elementary Cert. (K – 6th) (MO), Early Childhood Montessori cert.
Education
BS, University of Florida
BS, Drury University
Ms. Freston
Subject/grade
English & ESL,
grades 3 – 12
Teaching experience
20+ years
Licenses
English,
ESL (CA, TX, WI)
Education
MA, Hope International University
BS, Hope International University
Ms. Friedman
Subject/grade
English,
grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
30+ years
Licenses
ELA grades 5 – 9; ESOL,
K–12; Media Specialist,
K – 12;
Reading K – 12 (FL); ELA, 6 – 8; ESL K – 12 (SC)
Education
MA, UNC Chapel Hill
BA, Bryn Mawr College
Ms. Gaitan
Subject/grade
Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, grades 9 – 12
Teaching experience
15+ years
License
Science, ESL, grade
8 – 12 (TX)
Education
M.Ed,, Science Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas
MS, Physics, Texas A&M Commerce
BA, Biology, University of Texas
Ms. Gaspar
Subject/grade
Art, Music, Theater Arts and ESOL (elementary grades)
Teaching experience
10+ years
License
TESOL (CA)
Education
MS, University of Southern Maine
BA, University of Oregon
Ms. McVay
Subject/grade
English, Specialized in American and British literature, Shakespearean plays, and writing,
grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
40+ years
License
English (TX)
Education
Graduate studies, University of London
BA, Texas Tech University
Ms. Richard
Subject/grade
Science (all subjects), grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
30+ years
License
Science Education (MI), Biology 7 – 12 (PA)
Education
MS, Michigan State University
BS, Central Michigan University
Ms. Sofen
Subject/grade
English,
AP English Language and Composition, grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
20+ years
License
English (NJ)
Education
MA, Marygrove College
BA, William Paterson University
Mr. Walterson
Subject/grade
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science,
grades 7 – 12
Teaching experience
14+ years
License
University faculty
Education
MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha
BS, University of Nebraska
Meet Our STEM Coaches
Our STEM Coaches are national and international math and science award-winning college or graduate students. They have a record of academic excellence and are excited to help students succeed.
Mr. Erickson
Subject/grade
Mathematics, AMC & Physics, grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
3 years
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – majoring in Physics
Awards
Two-time gold medalist representing the US at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO),
AMC 10/12 honor rolls from 8th to 12th grade,
Two-time American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) qualifier,
A captain of the Minnesota All-State Math Team
Mr. Tan
Subject/grade
Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics, grades 6 – 12
Teaching experience
2 years
Education
Oxford University (UK) – majoring in Chemistry
Awards
Gold medalist of Malaysian Astronomy Olympiad (MYAO),
Silver medalist of Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO),
High distinction in Malaysian National Chemistry Quiz (K3M)
Mr. Zhang
Subject/grade
Mathematics & AMC,
grades 9 – 12
Teaching experience
5 years
Education
Oxford University (UK) – majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science
Awards
The United States Physics Olympiad (USAPhO) Bronze Medalist,
Two-time first place of Drake Physics Prize,
Three-time American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) qualifier
