• Nicole Kumar

    CO-FOUNDER

    An educator for the past eleven years, Nicole is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional. She is an Orton-Gillingham trained Reading Specialist and Special Education Teacher. Nicole taught reading, writing, and study skills in the Lower School at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, CT for six years, and is currently a Special Education Teacher at Greenwich High School. Nicole graduated summa cum laude from New York University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education. During her time at NYU, Nicole was a member of the Pi Lambda Theta National Honors Society and the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. She then completed the Reading Specialist Master of Arts program, accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, at Teachers College, Columbia University. Nicole went on to pursue her Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration at Quinnipiac University.

  • Joe Baynes

    CO-FOUNDER

    A passionate and talented educator, Joe has eleven years experience delivering individualized instruction to a wide range of students. Joe spent the first eight years of his career teaching math and science in the Lower School at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, CT. Joe also served as a highly valued coach and mentor, as well as an administrator in the summer programs. He is currently a Special Education Teacher at Greenwich High School. Joe attended Buffalo State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in General and Special Education, as well as a Master of Science in Childhood Special Education. During his time at Buffalo State College, Joe earned a spot on The Commissioner’s List All Academic Team, recognizing academic excellence. Joe went on to pursue his Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision at the University of Bridgeport.

Both Nicole and Joe have taught many students across a vast span of grade levels and abilities, ranging from Pre-K to high school! Colleagues and friends for the past eleven years, Nicole and Joe always collaborate together to best serve their students. They are highly regarded educators who have teamed up to provide expert individualized instruction in the areas of reading and mathematics to students across Fairfield and Westchester.

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