Meet Our Team
Ashley has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language, Literature and Composition, along with a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. Ashley also minored in History. She has a variety of experience from substitute teaching, working with Autistic teenagers, and teaching online ESL classes to South Korean adults for over 10 years.
Valerie has been working in education for 30+ years and spent 14 years as an administrator of a private school.
Susan is an Equipping Minds and Orton Gillingham Specialist, as well as a Learning Curve Tutor. Susan enjoys cooking for her family and friends and plays a lot of Pickleball. Susan is excited to introduce Pickleball to our UPA students in the newly created UPA After School Club.
Holly has overseen and helped develop Potter's Ranch's unique dyslexia summer camp program as their Executive Director. Working with students providing reading assessments and tutoring. A certified Barton tutor, Holly trains parents, teachers and tutors to use the Orton-Gillingham approach to learning.
Jay has been teaching for 30+ years in the KY school system. He has a Masters in Education, a Bachelor's of Science History and Science Physical Education, with a Minor in Athletic Training, Coaching, and Cash Flow Management.
Tara is a dedicated teacher with over 15 years of experience, proficient in special education, with extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Tara is deeply passionate about serving the Lord and nurturing His children and cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit. She is committed to helping students achieve their full potential. Tara is known for her dynamic teaching style and her ability to connect personally with her students.
Denise has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, has worked in public schools for 7 years, private and home school for 25 years and 2 years in day care. For 15 years she has mentored parents with curriculum counseling and parents with children who have learning difficulties. Denise also formed a private homeschool Co-op geared towards the kinesthetic learner.
Jack has been in public education since 1990 teaching mostly fifth grade and art. Having a Bachelor's degree in K-12 art education and Master's degree in Elementary Education.
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