FOUNDER & LEAD EDUCATOR

Lenore discovered her passion for teaching while volunteering at church daycare in sixth grade. Her first teaching job was for B.O.C.E.S. New York; she worked primarily with students who had challenges paying attention(which she can relate to~ as she had difficulty paying attention in elementary and middle school). Her teaching perspective is through an empathic lens, and Lenore finds a deep sense of joy in watching her students thrive. Along with teacher certification in the State of Florida and a degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Farmingdale, Lenore has a Bachelor of Science in English, Art History, and Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida Atlantic University. As an advocate for children, she believes the Socratic teaching approach is ideal. Meeting a scholar in the space where they learn is critical to their success. With thirty years of teaching experience, she has had the privilege of watching her earliest students graduate college and launch careers in various fields.

LEAD SCIENCE EDUCATOR

Sammy started her journey outside studying birds after graduating from Texas A&M University with a BS in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences in 2012. Fortunately, she realized quickly that birds do not talk back to you & it gets lonely working outside by oneself. This led her to the Collin County Adventure Camp where she got her first taste of teaching & fell in love. Soon after she got her Texas teaching certificate in secondary science (then later her Florida middle sciences & chemistry certifications), got a job teaching chemistry, lit her science table on fire for her students on the first day of school & it was all uphill from there. After 10 years of teaching in the classroom & coaching tennis, she stepped out to work with Wekiva Island, TLC & Idea Bar on their various education programs. She currently works as an online science teacher with Connections Academy.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR & ENGLISH EDUCATOR

Katherine is a passionate, enthusiastic educator who finds joy in helping students develop a deep love and appreciation for learning. She believes in the power of literature and the arts to transform learning. With a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University (2019), she empowers students of all ages to discover their potential in English, grammar, literature, and history. Her journey with T.L.C. and Idea Bar began in 2023, where she continues to inspire young minds.

ADVANCED MATH EDUCATOR & ARTIST

Brianna joined the TLC team in 2020, initially working with scholars needing SAT and ACT prep and now works with advanced math students from grade six through college level. Specializing in AP and Honors Maths, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Statistics, Brianna is a self-professed “nerd” and an accomplished artist. She proudly has 5 years of experience providing calculus instruction at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Brianna connects with our students on many levels and brings a unique sense of humor and passion into her lessons.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR

Christine has been an educator for 30 years. She started my career in New York City before moving down to Florida to continue my education career and raise a family. She has been working for TLC Tutoring for a little more than two years and love the family and kids centered atmosphere that it provides. She looks forward to helping your child grow.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR

Dana has been an elementary teacher for over 20 years! She loves teaching reading and math and finding new, creative ways for her students to learn. Seeing her students learn new things and succeed brings Dana a lot of joy. In her free time, she enjoys being with her 3 daughters, exercising, and going to the beach. 

BAND INSTRUCTOR

Wesley has a BA in Music from Rollins College, where he earned multiple awards in music composition and conducting. He has been performing, recording, and composing music for 20+ years. His teaching journey began in high school, and he has been providing music education ever since. He and his beautiful family reside in Orlando, FL.

ADVANCED MATH EDUCATOR

Ashley has been teaching math for over a decade, driven by the belief that every student can excel in the subject. Her philosophy centers on helping students discover a learning method that works for them. She considers it a privilege to work in education and witness students become lifelong learners. In her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking.

MATH EDUCATOR

Meet Jennifer, our resident "math sleuth." With a background in education and a passion for helping others, she excels at pinpointing a student's learning gaps. Her empathetic approach allows her to connect with students and guide them through a learning process tailored specifically to them. A native of Orlando, Jennifer's love of travel is rooted in her inquisitive nature; she enjoys immersing herself in different cultures to learn more about people.

SECONDARY READING & HISTORY EDUCATOR

Sarah is a teacher with 18 years of experience. She has taught high school Reading, History, and Thinking Skills.  She is certified in Social Studies 6-12, ESOL, and has a Reading Endorsement.  She has tutored at all grade levels over the years, and loves working with a wide variety of students.  She grew up in a small town in West Virginia, and then moved to Florida.  She got her degree in Psychology, from Palm Beach Atlantic University. There she met her husband, Tim, and together they have a 10 year old son who brings them both joy.  They all love to travel together and experience new things.  Sarah believes strongly in the importance of teaching kids in a fun and friendly way, encouraging them to explore topics that they are personally interested in. She also finds it important to make lessons practical and applicable to real life, so that students see the value in what they are learning.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR

Haydn believes in creating an environment where the student is taught in an environment filled with love and laughter. She has discovered that incorporating humor into her approach helps create a supportive environment— she and her students can find their way to the answer—and have fun while doing so! Haydn believes learning comes in many different forms, and she finds it incredibly rewarding to discover the path that works best for each student. She has been a primary educator for five years now. She earned her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from UCF and works as a third-grade ELA teacher for SCPS. She is also Reading and ESOL endorsed. Her immense passion for children’s desire to learn and her innate ability to teach make her a highly effective instructor. 

MATH & SPANISH EDUCATOR

Tatiana has been dedicated to supporting students in Central Florida for over a decade. She began her career working with elementary school students, where she discovered her passion for helping children learn and grow. Later, as an AmeriCorps Member, she expanded her experience by working with older students in a math classroom. This began her teaching career with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Tatiana finds the greatest fulfillment in helping students build confidence through developing their academic skills. She is also proficient in Spanish and is committed to supporting students who thrive in a bilingual learning environment. 

PHYSICS & MATH EDUCATOR

Amanda has been an OCPS educator since 2014, with over a decade of experience supporting student learning in both classroom and tutoring settings. She is certified in Physics (6–12) and Mathematics (6–12), and I focus on providing high-quality, personalized instruction that helps students develop strong conceptual understanding and achieve academic success.

ADVANCED MATH EDUCATOR

Christy has been a high school math teacher at Apopka High School for all 33 years of my teaching career after graduating from UCF with a degree in math education. She absolutely loves helping her students find their “Oh Moments”  by breaking down the math to reach what I call PMJ “Pure Math Joy!”