All of our educators have teaching credentials, all with Master’s and Specialist degrees in Education, along with decades of teaching experience, a host of professional accolades, and scores of adoring student fans!
Juli Bowman
Juli is a Nationally Board Certified Educational Therapist (BCET), Diagnostician, and Learning Specialist with a demonstrated history of excellence in assessment and diagnostics, curriculum design, and instructional interventions. She has over 30 years of experience in Special Education, academic coaching, structured literacy/dyslexia interventions, educational consulting, and teaching. Juli is certified in an array of psycho-educational assessment and intervention techniques across the educational spectrum, from remediation to gifted services and multisensory learning to Executive Functions. Juli serves as an appointed representative for the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) and as a lead on the Ethics Committee of the Association of Educational Therapists. She is an active member of the Council for Exceptional Children, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and the Virginia Reading Association. Juli is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Neuroeducation and Neurodiversity at Johns Hopkins University. She received her Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia, with an endorsement as a Structured Literacy Specialist (all grades, K-12). She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Special Education with a concentration in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University. She has teaching endorsements in Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Disturbances (all grades, PK-12). Juli is originally from the Pacific Northwest but considers Northern Virginia home, where she and her husband have raised their three children (all attending Arlington Public Schools). She founded Prepped Learning as a group educational therapy practice after clients entreated her to build a team of therapists and educators who could offer educational solutions to reach more students!
Amy Ruff
Amy earned Bachelor’s Degrees in both Elementary Education and Psychology from Clemson University. She taught all elementary school subjects for six years in both public school in South Carolina and private school in Washington DC. During this time, she also worked as a tutor with students needing extra assistance with subject areas, executive functioning, or test preparation. While at home raising her three children, Amy began volunteer work and became the Head of Arlington Events and eventually the Membership Lead for the state of Virginia for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. This work quickly taught her how to organize volunteers, meet with elected officials, run large-scale public events, write powerful messaging and do a tiny bit of public speaking. In 2014, she went back to part-time paid work as the Assistant Director of Rock Spring Cooperative Preschool in Arlington where she returned to her roots, spending time with children and working collaboratively with teachers and organizing things (a personal favorite!). In 2017, Amy became interested in Dyslexia after experiencing a personal connection to the disorder. She completed Orton-Gillingham comprehensive training and then worked in Dyslexia intervention with students on a one-on-one basis. Amy is the mother of three current and past Prepped Learning students (a college senior at the University of Delaware, a college Freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University and a high school sophomore at Yorktown HS) which makes her all the more happy to put her multi-tasking skills to work for families with students of all ages, as the Office Manager for Prepped Learning!
Gregory Campbell
Mr. Gregory Campbell has been an educator for over thirty years. He currently teaches in Arlington County at Wakefield High School. Greg’s background is in secondary and middle school education. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Coppin State University in Baltimore. Greg is certified to teach English for Secondary Learners, History, Math, and Special Education (K-12). He specializes in executive functions, as well as math and science support for students with complex learning needs. He recently completed National Board Certification, the most respected professional certification available for educators. For the past twenty years, Greg has also coached the Wakefield High School swim team and has been a sponsor for the Best Buddies program. Prior to teaching in Arlington County, he taught social studies at Ellicott Mills Middle School in Howard County and at Robert Poole Middle School in Baltimore City. Greg is originally from Pittsburgh and is a big fan of higher education for all.
Jill Rozenman
As a recently retired educator, having taught students with learning differences for 24 years, Jill knew she could not stay away for long. She has been teaching- or as she sees it- has been learning from her students for over 45 years. Every school year brings a new opportunity to create bonds and build relationships with children, some of whom may have experienced significant learning challenges and developed less than favorable ideas about school. Starting with the very youngest of learners and making her way into elementary and middle school classrooms, Jill believes that one of the most important goals is ensuring that a student wants to return to the classroom. She achieves this by introducing joy and humor into her classroom, and then lets students know that they are, in fact, capable of meeting their full potential. Jill is originally from Ohio, but has resided in Virginia for nearly 40 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and with professional development courses in continuing education from University of Virginia and Ohio State, including training in Orton-Gillingham methodology. Jill maintains that laughter is a key component in teaching. She has two amazing daughters of whom she could not be more proud!
Kelsey Huesman
Kelsey earned her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati and her Master’s Degree in Differentiated Instruction at Concordia University Chicago. She has over 12 years of tutoring experience and 6 years teaching in an Elementary classroom. While attending the University of Cincinnati, she tutored college-athletes in mathematics. During her time teaching in the classroom, she also served on the school’s technology committee and coached Girls on the Run. She is both knowledgeable and passionate in teaching elementary students in all subject areas, but especially enjoys helping students achieve the skills needed for the foundations of reading. Kelsey is a Certified Level 1 Google Educator and loves to integrate technology into her teaching. Through her experience and studies, Kelsey has grown her skills to facilitate learning for ALL students; no matter their abilities or needs. She believes in making learning fun and is motivated to help every type of learner succeed to their fullest potential. Kelsey is currently spending her days raising her three young sons and her evenings working with her students at Prepped Learning!
Samantha Bezemes
Samantha received both a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education degree from the University of Salem State as well as an additional Master’s of Science degree from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a licensed educator with an SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement. Samantha has been teaching for over 15 years. Her focus has been with supporting English language learners as well as students whose trauma has impacted their learning. Samantha is currently a Middle School Math Teacher in Massachusetts. She has also had a successful career in Human Resource Information Technology. Due to this experience, she is technologically savvy which enables her to incorporate today’s educational technology tools into her instruction. This allows for increased student engagement as well as multi-dimensional differentiation to better meet the needs of diverse students. She views the field of education as providing not only intellectual stimulation and challenges but the opportunity to be creative. She infuses art into her instruction whenever possible. Samantha resides in Massachusetts with her beloved rescue dog Marley. In her spare time, she enjoys running, long walks and adventures with her dogs, and having Sunday dinners with her family.
Justin Rufa
Justin is an educator, mentor, coach, polymath, spouse of over 20 years, and middle school parent with a deep and wide perspective on how education can enrich students’ lives when they commit to finding fulfillment in learning. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the US Air Force Academy, a Master of Science from the US Air Force Institute of Technology, and a PhD from the University of Michigan, all in aerospace engineering. As a retired US Air Force officer, former high school teacher, and college professor, he understands the importance of relationships in education while also creating rigorous learning opportunities grounded in a student’s interests. He helps each identify strengths & areas to improve and uses this insight to partner with students in their development of lifelong success skills. Each interaction is an opportunity for students to move closer to becoming confident and adaptable “CEOs” of their own lives. Justin cultivates his own intellectual curiosity through reading both non-fiction and fiction. Current interests include biographies, Indigenous history of the North American West, the Great Plains, Appalachia, and the effects of rural upbringing and education on young adults’ post-secondary and early career experiences. He also enjoys reading from both the light and dark academia genres as well as psychological thrillers and historical fiction. He listens to podcasts on many of the same topics while walking his black lab each day or just enjoying the beautiful panoramic views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from his home in Longmont, Colorado.
Andrea Green
Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pomona College. Her roles in education range from being in the traditional classroom to providing tailored support for students with learning differences. She has also ventured into college-level instruction in neuroscience, a field that she is passionate about and tries to integrate into her teaching and educational pedagogy. For Andrea, the most important aspect of teaching and education is the connection she establishes with her students. She strives to infuse creativity and fun into learning and adapts her approach to suit individual needs. The importance of building strong relationships with students is what drew Andrea to opportunities in boarding schools, where she taught, coached, advised, and lived amongst students at two different independent schools in Princeton, NJ and Chatham, VA. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys snuggling and playing with her dog, Ollie. She also spends some time in the kitchen experimenting with gluten free baking (with mixed results). Andrea enjoys traveling to visit friends located all over the US and abroad whenever she gets the chance. One of Andrea’s most important values as an educator is that her practice remains rooted in humility. She strives to be a facilitator of knowledge and growth, inspired by the remarkable students she has had the privilege to guide.
Jordon Lamar Thomas
Jordon Lamar Thomas lives to inspire. A Connecticut native and beach enthusiast, Jordon thrives in coastal living, where the rhythm of the waves mirrors a lifelong commitment to helping others navigate life’s complexities. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Education, Jordon has spent over a decade empowering neurodivergent and otherwise exceptional learners who approach the world differently. Jordon’s career spans both the nonprofit and corporate sectors—bringing a unique blend of compassion and strategy to every role. From managing group homes and after-school programs to case management and private school education for students with learning differences, Jordon’s expertise runs deep. In the corporate world, Jordon has shaped learning experiences at both a leading tech company and a major insurance firm, always championing those who learn outside the conventional mold. Beyond a decade of Executive Function coaching, Jordon’s creativity flourishes in voice acting—primarily narrating voice overs—and screenwriting. An aficionado of interior design, fashion, and personal wellness, Jordon balances a vibrant professional life with a dedication to fostering meaningful relationships with family and friends. With a vision as bold as the next Walt Disney, Jordon Lamar Thomas continues to redefine what it means to dream big, think differently, and inspire endlessly.
Jasmyn Zeller
For over 15 years, Jasmyn has crafted her career as an educator around a lifelong passion for guiding students toward academic discovery and cultivating confidence in their own abilities. She believes that students learn best when they feel seen, empowered, and have plenty of reasons to laugh along the way. Prior to teaching in the K-8 classroom, Jasmyn served as a Writing Coach and Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University–Idaho, where she partnered with professors to develop writing standards, design research rubrics and coach college students toward stronger academic writing. As an elementary teacher, she became known for creating engaging curriculum, supporting students with diverse learning needs, collaborating on IEPs, leading after-school tutoring programs and mentoring new teachers. Through every role, her favorite part has always been building relationships with students and their families. Since joining Prepped Learning in 2018, Jasmyn has found the perfect place to continue growing as an educator under the mentorship of Principal Bowman and alongside colleagues who share her zeal for research-based teaching. She has worked with students from first grade through high school, providing subject tutoring, academic coaching, executive functioning support and encouragement. As a lifelong learner (and proud Ravenclaw), she loves that learning never stops—for her and for her students. She and her husband fell in love over The Lord of the Rings and together they are raising four wonderfully unique children, each of whom has taught her something new about teaching, learning, and seeing the world through a different lens. Those experiences continue to shape the way she partners with Prepped families—with empathy, curiosity, and the conviction that humor is one of the best teaching tools there is.
Anne Durgavich
Anne began her teaching career in Nigeria, teaching 4th grade English and Nigerian Studies at an international school while earning her Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from SUNY. After returning to the U.S., Anne followed her passion for working with students with emotional disabilities by earning her MEd at George Washington University in Special Education for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. Anne spent 10 years with Fairfax County Public Schools as a special education teacher in the self-contained setting working with students in grades 4th through 8th grade. She is now at Arlington Public Schools as a 4th grade special education teacher teaching reading and math as well as social skills and executive functioning skills. Anne strongly believes in teaching children to self-identify as smart and gifted students who deserve to be taught in the manner in which they learn. When not teaching, Anne spends her time with her three daughters and husband.
David Goure
David was bitten by the teaching bug while living in Beijing improving his Mandarin Chinese. After returning to the U.S. and finishing a Master’s of Arts degree in International Commerce and Policy, he returned to Shanghai to teach full-time, primarily focusing on Economics, Business, and History. David also has multiple years of experience as a private tutor in the U.S. working with students of all ages, focusing on reading, writing and math, standardized test prep, college admissions counseling, organization, time management, and self-motivation. Working with Chinese students suddenly thrust into international-style programs stoked David’s passion for mentorship and personal growth. He believes that cross-cultural awareness, creativity, and social-emotional skills are as fundamental to 21st century education as the traditional core subjects were for the 20th. When he’s not taking care of his baby or ten rescue animals, David enjoys books and movies, martial arts, and working on cars.
Kelsey Payne
Kelsey is a Special Education teacher with 15 years of extensive experience working with diverse learners across a spectrum of ability levels and ages. Kelsey earned a Master of Science in Education degree from Walden University, with a specialization in Special Education (K-12). She received her undergraduate degree from Montana State University Billings in Special Education (K-12) and in Art Education (K-12). Kelsey’s teaching journey began in Wyoming, and has since moved to Idaho, where she has embraced the opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives. Her unwavering dedication to each student’s progress, well-being, and emotional development has earned her the admiration of colleagues, students, and parents alike. She is skilled in multisensory reading and math interventions (to include Wilson and Orton Gillingham approaches for reading), executive functioning, behavior management, and enhancing learning through technology. Outside of her teaching and tutoring endeavors, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling, reading, watching movies, biking, and being in nature.
Angelica Pagan
Angelica is a trusted educator with a diversity of teaching experiences ranging from working with college students at UC Berkeley as a Teaching Assistant for political science and economics courses to individually tutoring middle and high school students in social studies and English coursework to teaching grade 5 social studies at a charter school in Houston, TX. Angelica received a Masters degree in Public Policy from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University. She holds a teaching certificate through the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. Angelica prides herself on building a rapport with students to motivate them and get them excited about learning and realizing “oh, the places they can go” with a bit of tenacity, hard work, and resilience.
Daniel Amon
Daniel Amon came to teaching after a successful career as a mental health counselor and crisis intervention specialist, bringing with him a deep understanding of how students think, learn, and build confidence. For over 20 years, Daniel has shared his passion for mathematics with learners of all ages, guiding students from the fundamentals of decimals through the challenges of derivatives. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education. Known for his patient, encouraging approach, Daniel helps students uncover their hidden talents and develop the skills needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. He believes teaching is a two-way journey and often finds himself learning just as much from his students as they do from him, gaining new perspectives and insights with every lesson. Residing in Western Pennsylvania with his remarkable wife and four children, Daniel is a lifelong learner who enjoys natural beekeeping, raising quail, teaching winemaking classes, writing and storytelling, watercolor painting, and recently, learning to play the guitar.
Claudia Wood
Claudia is a passionate math educator with over 22 years of experience in mortgage credit risk modeling and analytics across financial institutions and a regulatory agency. Her background in managing and training teams inspired her to address the lack of female role models in math and the need for strong remedial math support in education. Claudia holds a Virginia teaching license with endorsements in Business and IT, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Middle School Mathematics and has taught students from elementary through high school. Claudia earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Lehigh University, along with a PhD in Consumer Economics and Housing from Cornell University. As part of the Prepped Learning team, Claudia enjoys helping students build confidence in math. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning, and traveling the world on knitting adventures.
Trina Burroughs
Ms. Trina Burroughs has been teaching for over 18 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Education at Clayton State University and her Master of Science degree in Literacy and Technology at Walden State University. Trina is a certified teacher in Georgia and Massachusetts, where she recently moved after 33 years (she was always a New England girl at heart). She is additionally certified in Gifted Education as well as Sheltered English Immersion. Presently, Trina teaches 6th grade ELA that includes instruction in Special Education and with Multi Language Learners. In her years of teaching, she has always believed building relationships with her students to be the most important to helping them achieve success. Trina has worked with students in grades 2 through 12, not only teaching the subject she is most passionate about (reading and writing) but also teaching students skills to be successful in school and beyond. In her personal life, Trina has two grown sons who also live in Massachusetts, and with whom she enjoys spending time with regularly. She is also the mom to three fur babies: two dogs and a cat. Trina is an avid reader, and she also loves hiking and exploring.
Eve Maryn
Eve earned her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland and her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She has seven years experience teaching kindergarten in Arizona public schools where she primarily taught English language learners and helped them grow in the areas of oral language, reading, grammar, and listening. She also has over ten years of tutoring experience teaching reading and math for grades k-8 in both 1:1 and small group settings. Eve is currently certified in Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) in the state of Virginia. During her time in Arizona public schools, Eve attended a Science of Reading training by PDX Specialist which ignited her passion for the use of structured literacy in the classroom and led her to subsequently complete IMSE Orton Gillingham training. Eve is also a Seesaw Ambassador and loves finding ways to integrate interactive technology into her daily teaching. Eve currently resides in Sterling with her sister, brother in law, and wonderful niece Addison. In her spare time, she loves to read (Jodi Picoult is her favorite author) and watch her favorite movies (she loves all things Harry Potter). She also loves to spend as much time as she can with her niece Addy.
If you are a certified teacher, learning specialist, or educational therapist and are interested in joining our practice, please, send a cover letter and resume to preppedlearning@gmail.com