Our Team

 Meet Our Team

Angela Peterson 

Founder

It warms my heart to see engaged students working hard to achieve their full academic potential! I love helping kids to learn!


Education:

BA Secondary Education - University of South Carolina

Masters of Arts in Teaching - Math - University of North Carolina at Charlotte


Outside the Office:

I enjoy spending family time with my husband, William, and our three children, Ashley, Matthew, and Hannah Grace. My favorite past time is reading a book while relaxing on the beach in Pawley's Island!

Jasmine Percentie-Washington 

Operations Manager

I have had the pleasure of helping many students sharpen their skills and increase their confidence in literacy and math. It's my passion to help others and see them grow!


Education:

BS Public Health Education - University of North Carolina Greensboro


Outside the Office:

I love spending time with family and friends, and I'm always ready to play a good game of Spades or Monopoly. I also enjoy being active and traveling both locally and abroad, which has lead to my newfound love for hiking and "waterfall chasing" around North Carolina.

Julie

Tutor

I enjoy helping students sharpen their skills in English and math by encouraging curiosity, confidence, and perseverance. I believe in the power of a growth mindset!


Education: 

AA Psychology -Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD


Outside the Office: 

I enjoy spending time with my husband, three children, and two dogs. You can usually find me out for a walk, curled up with a book and a cup of coffee, playing Pokémon Go, or learning something new!


Regene 

Tutor

Teaching and tutoring make me happy because it is such a rewarding experience. I love that I get to be a part of someone's life and development. In my experience, it allows you to be meaningful and helpful in ways you would never imagine. 


Education: 

B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society (S.T.S) with a Biological Sciences concentration - NC State University


Outside the Office: 

I love spending my time listening to music, painting, and hiking. My personal goal is to visit as many National Parks as possible excluding the ones with volcanoes beneath them (i.e. Yellowstone). 


Jasming

Tutor

It brings me joy to see my students grow and excel in their academic journeys! Helping them build their confidence as a student is truly rewarding. 


Education Background:

B.S Chemistry - Spelman College


Outside the Office:

I enjoy going on runs and being in nature. I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends.


Lori

I have had a longtime desire to help and encourage young people to learn and develop into confident students. I have volunteered as a reading tutor in elementary schools in the past and guided my patients' families in helping their children to develop a love of reading.


Education

BS Biology Norfolk State University

Medical Doctorate The University of Virginia

Pediatric Residency Medical College of Virginia


Outside the Office

I love to spend time with my husband and two daughters traveling, watching sports, and laughing together. I love reading a good book and I enjoy having a good meal.

Cynthia

My life’s mission is to support and serve.  As an educator of 29 years, I take great pride and pleasure in seeing scholars develop and grow as individuals.


Education: 

BA Early Childhood Education-University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

Master of Arts in Elementary Education-University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 2001-Present


Outside the Office:

Family and friends are my world.  When I am not spending time with family and friends, I enjoy a relaxing day of fishing.  Fishing allows me to get lost in the beauty of nature and forget about the everyday hustle and bustle of life.   

Ivanna

"Ever since I was 15 years old, I knew that I wanted to work with students and be a teacher. I love working with students and seeing them grow in their education." 

Education: 

I am a junior at Queens University of Charlotte and I will graduate with an elementary education and history degree. 

Outside the office: 

Outside the office, I spend quite a lot of time with my animal. I have a silly 11-month-old puppy and an 18-year-old horse. I also spend time reading, going on fun hikes, and spending time with friends and family. 

Sheryl

My life's purpose is to encourage, inspire and help others realize their fullest potential. As an Educator with over 22 years' experience, I have had the pleasure of serving in a variety of educational settings.


Education:

Bachelor of Science Communications, Advertising-

Appalachian State University


Master of Arts Teaching in Elementary Education - 

Queens University, Charlotte


Outside the Office:

I enjoy painting portraits, watching movies, nature walks, and playing the piano. I have recently discovered a love for traveling and hope to do more in the near future.

Rich

I have been preparing today's students for tomorrow's challenges for more than 40 years. I believe in a strong emphasis on mathematics and literacy, and my passion is student success. Students thrive once they realize they can learn and improve their skills with practice, perseverance, and a positive attitude!


Education:

AA - Teaching - Ocean County College

BFA - Film - School Of Visual Arts

Ed.M - Education - Rutgers Graduate School


Outside the office:

I'm retired and enjoying life. I spend my time with my two rescue dogs, Bambi and Ripple, and my beverage of choice is strong black coffee. When not working out, at the beach, or hiking in the wilderness, I watch vintage B&W westerns on television and play classic rock on my ukulele. As a dedicated believer in lifelong education, I am currently learning to create online educational games for students.


Sadie

I have always known that working with kids is my passion, so watching them grow as curious and confident learners is so gratifying. 

Education:

I am currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University where I am doubly majoring in Psychology and Elementary Education. After graduation, I hope to get my Master's in Social Work!

Outside the Office:

Growing up in NYC, I have always been a big foodie! I love traveling and exploring new places through food. I also have 2 dogs and in my free time you'll often find me hiking with them in upstate New York, especially with friends and family. I also love to draw, paint, bake, and cook!