Bonner Klatt
Co-founder & Director
Math + Test Prep
Bonner Klatt is originally from Dallas, TX, and has 10 years of teaching experience in both public and private schools. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Middle Grades Mathematics Education, and subsequently earned her master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus in K-12 mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has a passion for helping students understand and feel confident in mathematics. She and her husband Sam Klatt, a filmmaker in town, adore their daughter Brooklynn and golden retriever, Telly.
Shannon Strehli
Co-founder & Director
Elementary Math
Shannon Strehli was born in Austin and grew up in Houston, a fourth-generation Texan. She has over 15 years of teaching experience in both public and private schools. A graduate of Tulane University, New Orleans, with a degree in Psychology and Certification in Early Childhood Education, Shannon has a passion for elementary and early middle school mathematics and early childhood literacy. She and her husband Scott have four children and a black Labrador, Bevo.
Mindy
Gillingwater
Elementary Literacy + Math
Mindy is originally from Farmersville, Texas, and moved to Austin in 1996. She is a former elementary and middle school teacher, and instructional support specialist. Mindy has a BS in Education and specializes in systematic instruction in reading and math. She works with students in elementary & middle school literacy and math through fourth grade. Mindy has been married for 26 years and has two children, Trey and Mason Claire & a grandaughter, Hallie Kate.
Allison
Drake
Elementary Math + Literacy
Allison is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with Early Childhood-6th grade certification. She was a local Austin teacher in a self-contained classroom for ten years, teaching second through fourth grades. Allison has a huge passion for social-emotional learning, building a growth mindset, and helping students integrate the arts and
read-alouds into academic areas. Allison and her husband Nathan love traveling and trying out new local restaurants.
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Matt
Salinger
Middle school and high school level Math + SAT and ACT Prep
Matt grew up in Pennsylvania and received a BA in Math with a minor in Physics from Franklin and Marshall College. He then went on to receive a PhD in Math from the University of Maryland at College Park. He has tutored, assisted, and lectured most math courses offered at the college level such as the Calculus sequence, linear algebra, and proof-based courses like real analysis. He loves working with middle/high school & college level students. In his free time, he enjoys music, games, and hiking.
Jennifer
Dugan
LCSW (TX)
Social-Emotional Learning
Jennifer considers herself a New Englander. Most of her life was spent on the East Coast until moving to Austin over a decade ago. Jennifer received her MSW at Smith College in 1996.
She has 11 years experience working as an elementary school counselor & psychotherapist. In her 25+ years of working with young children, teens, and families, She creates a safe, nurturing, and creative space to cultivate social and emotional learning and well-being. Jennifer is married with two teens, Charlie & Lila. She loves hiking with her dog Mazie.
Emily
Maas
Elementary + Middle School Literacy
Emily grew up in Houston, Texas. She has over10 years combined Lead Classroom experience at the elementary and middle school level in Colorado and Austin Independent schools. Emily graduated with a BS in Education in Applied Learning and Development with an minor in Business Foundation from The University of Texas at Austin. Her passion is building relationships with students and creating dynamic learning environments.
She is married to Andy with three girls, Julia, Cameron, Maddy, & a dog named Ollie.
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Elizabeth
Burnside
Literacy, Math & Elementary Spanish
Elizabeth grew up in Austin, Texas and currently teaches first grade in her hometown. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, & minor in Spanish. Elizabeth is certified to teach Early childhood through 6th grade and tutors students in math, literacy & elementary Spanish. Elizabeth is dedicated to creating engaging lessons where students feel seen, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential. Elizabeth and her family have a dog named Maggie.
Karen
Calvert
Early Literacy + Geography
Karen is a career educator with 45 years in public and private school classrooms. She graduated from Texas State University with a BS in Elementary Education and an MS in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Reading Instruction. Karen spent 44 years teaching kindergarten and elementary literacy in the Westlake community. She has a wealth of training and experience in teaching pre-k - 6 grade reading + writing and a passion for mapping by heart.
Karen's ability to build relationships with students and families is at the heart of her teaching, fostering authentic learning and great learning outcomes. Karen has been married to Neal for 49 years. They have a daughter Rachel, who teaches Spanish, two beautiful grandchildren, and a beagle named Gus. Life is good!
Louise
Pinckney
Literacy
Louise was born in Assen, the Netherlands and grew up in nearby Katy, Texas. She has taught at a local charter school in Austin for four years. Louise graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Public Policy and Global Studies. She is passionate about teaching middle school literacy in ways that help students make connections to themselves and the world around them.
Louise is married to Joel and has a sweet pup, Piper!
Rayna
Smith
Middle school +
High School Mathematics
Rayna grew up in Mansfield, Texas. Her undergraduate and early graduate work was at Stanford University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Arts in French, and then a Master of Arts in Education. Rayna taught middle school students in Manor just outside of Austin for several years and served as a Math RTI specialist at a local Austin school. Her passion is helping students find joy and beauty in mathematics, even (and especially) when it's challenging!
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Madison
Andrews, PhD.
High School Math + Physics
Madison was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has both a M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering respectively from the University of Texas at Austin and Clemson University. She received a Doctorate in STEM education and has years of experience tutoring university-level math courses. Madison is passionate about helping students develop confidence in both STEM coursework & STEM spaces.
Madison and her partner Chris have two cats namedTrudy and Laz.