Professional Staff

Professional Staff

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As Sidney Hook said, “Everyone who remembers his own educational experience remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the kingpin of the educational situation. He or she makes and breaks programs.”

Our former teachers and current tutors, who are working independently, are not only well qualified and professionally active, but they are responsible, dedicated and compassionate professionals. Without their guidance and leadership, the students would not have a warm, friendly supportive learning experience. I have always been grateful for the professional judgment and concern they have for their pupils.

Curriculum Planners and Facilitators

So often parents ask me to define the curriculum or program as well as the specific materials their child will be using. Although teachers correlate the instructional program with the student’s home school curriculum, we are freed from the textbooks, the tests, and artificial limitations of traditional teaching. The real curriculum is what happens to each learner. Unlike many national educational franchises, our teachers are curriculum planners and facilitators. They have the opportunity to select and use the best educational resources we can find, but most importantly, they have the flexibility to make changes based on their professional judgement.

Our former teachers have made the Academy a warm, supportive place where all children are welcome. Sometimes students enter our doors with mixed emotions about tutoring, but very quickly they recognize we respect all learners and make every effort to personalize the instructional process. Soon gains are realized, and students are the first to thank their teachers. We have found that by dealing with our students honestly, consistently, and compassionately, we can build a sense of respect and support for each other.

I deeply appreciate and salute all of our former staff members, both past and present, for their time and effort. I recognize their contributions, friendship, concern and love have served to make the Academy a wonderful place to learn. Now our teachers are prepared to work independently offering the same quality of services.

Our former teachers, who are working as independent tutors look forward to working with you and helping you to continue to strengthen your children’s futures.