The Staff

“What a blessing Academics Plus Online has been for our family! When our school decided to close due to the Coronavirus, we were uncertain of how we would be able to handle our own jobs and keep up with our children’s school work. Fortunately, our neighbor had a child enrolled at Academics Plus. Witnessing their seamless transition to the online schooling was all we needed to jump right in. I am so glad we did! Our relationship manager, Yvette, understood our needs and matched us with the perfect teacher. Our 2nd grader has loved interacting with his teacher online and our 5th grader has stopped interrupting me a thousand times with her questions. I am finally able to breathe a sigh of relief knowing that all of his schooling is not up to me. To the entire Academics Plus team—Thank you, thank you, thank you for your great leadership and for launching a platform that really makes a difference at a time when we are all feeling so uncertain!” -Sally and John McDonald

“I love working one-on-one with students through Academics Plus. I’ve taught in many different environments, and one-on-one instruction – either in person or online – is the most effective. Through this model, I learn my students’ strengths and challenges quickly, and develop personalized syllabi to cater to their needs and interests. There is no “winging it” in one-on-one instruction: if a student doesn’t understand a topic, I can dive into the heart of the confusion quickly to resolve it, building strong foundations for future learning. The one-on-one model also alleviates both the subtle performance anxiety and tuning out many students experience in a classroom setting. Best of all, I learn my students’ personalities, likes, and dislikes, and knowing them on this personal level helps build the trust required to bring their education to the next level.“ -Shannon Yarborough, Academics Plus Teacher

“We just finished our first virtual learning session. Thank you for letting us try it out so that we could continue to stay safe in our own home. Our immediate feedback is that overall it worked well. The current technology was easy and seemed to engage our child for the most part. We love the physical exercises and hope to see those continue to be incorporated in her lessons! She does miss the Academics Plus treasure box! We may want to implement something like this at home! There is a lot she will do for a prize! :)” -Parent of a six year old

“In education, the curriculum serves as a roadmap for educators to follow and ensure students are set up for continued social and academic success. Any curriculum requires additional tools for effective implementation, such as a textbook, hands-on manipulatives, and a variety of teaching strategies. The Virtual Teaching model that Academics Plus has created is a highly effective and equitable tool for widespread curriculum implementation; the power of distance education during this time of uncertainty will be invaluable. Students are able to access the full range of the curriculum from a safe space while teachers continue providing support, enrichment, and quality instruction with differentiated activities for each learner. The power of online curriculum delivery lies in the ability of the teacher to frequently assess student understanding and tailor the academic content to meet the needs of each individual learner. Technology opens a world of possibilities for educators including video streaming, flexible access, and targeted learning objectives to ensure every child receives what they need to be successful.” -Ashlee Dornak, Elementary School Curriculum Specialist

“We sent a happy, confident boy off to his first day of school yesterday and I was overwhelmed with gratitude for you and your team. What you do and who you are is so special and it was exactly what we needed. Your expertise, commitment to helping children, and your ability to build a strong team are all a gift that we are so grateful you shared so freely with our family." -Brian & Sarah Knott

"We are so happy with our school choice for both of our children. I was a little worried about the transition to such a large environment, but the teachers and administrators couldn't be any more supportive and positive. I can't believe how well they both have fit back into a mainstream environment. They absolutely love it! We truly feel that they are equipped to succeed and appreciate your help in getting us there!" -Parent

"We moved to Atlanta in mid-July in a total panic about schools. We had heard the admissions process was arduous and daunting in Atlanta. Katie and the team at Academics Plus were our guardian angel, sherpa and Yoda all rolled into one. They quickly assessed our kids, our parenting style and above all brought a sense of calm to an otherwise chaotic process. They arranged tours, meet & greets and testing with all the schools that they thought might be a match. Out of the 5 schools we visited, we loved 3 of them. They helped us build our case for such late admission; counseling us on every aspect of the process-testing, admissions essays and interviews. They truly made sure we put our best foot forward and set our kids up for success. After getting admitted to all 3 of our favorite schools, Katie helped us really make sure we chose the one that was the right fit for our family. Her insight into not just the academics but also the social, athletics and culture was priceless since we were from out of town and had no real bearing on the nuances of each school. We look forward to having the team in our corner for years to come." -Jeff & Chrissy Jenkins

"Your vision, willingness to think and teach outside the box, and incredible positive attitude are beyond compare. We cannot thank you enough for your patience, kindness, and ability to make learning fun. Your team is amazing and you do a wonderful job leading them." - Karen Hardwick

“Anna Story was accepted into Wardlaw's kindergarten for the next school year. We are so excited, and wanted to be sure and thank you all for the role you played in this journey. All the testing, advice, and academic support from Academics Plus was spot on! Anna Story always loved coming too. Thank you again for everything!” -Courtney McEver

“We cannot thank you enough for everything you and your staff do at Academics Plus. We are grateful for how you all came alongside us and assisted us in navigating an unexpected school change. What a gift!” -Parent