The EdisonOS Podcast

Gabrielle Cohn is the founder of a private educational consulting firm that celebrates the unique learning abilities of each student while helping them reach standardized classroom goals. With over a decade of experience, Gabrielle works one-on-one with clients aged 4 to 18, creating individualized education programs and specialized curricula. Her expertise lies in supporting children with learnin...

Andrew Kletzien is a seasoned math and science tutor specializing in skill-building and conceptual understanding. Since 2010, he has tutored one-on-one and in groups for ACT, SAT, GRE, K-12 math, social sciences, and executive functioning. Andrew focuses on helping students understand the problems that skills and concepts solve and their relationships within mathematical and scientific toolboxes....

Susan Powers is the founder of Woodlands Test Prep, with nearly 30 years of experience in test preparation. Starting her career with Kaplan SAT and GMAT courses, Susan's passion for student success led her to establish her own tutoring service in 2011. An expert in the Digital SAT, she has meticulously analyzed practice questions, created custom quizzes, and developed a comprehensive curriculum. A...

After starting MuchSmarter as a solo tutoring practice in 2004, Steve has spent the better part of the last two decades teaching students how to make the most of their minds and play their best game on standardized tests and in every academic subject.

Vraj Parikh is a sophomore at UNC, majoring in Health Policy and Management, and Statistics and Analytics. He is passionate about improving healthcare systems and applying his analytical skills to epidemiology, health actuarial science, and risk management. Vraj is also the founder of VA Tutors, a nonprofit tutoring organization that has connected over 100 tutors with more than 150 K-12 students w...

Carrolee Moore has over 15 years of experience helping businesses, from Fortune 500 giants to Ivy League universities, find their voice and amplify it across digital platforms. Now focusing on small and medium-sized businesses, Carrolee champions her "anti-social content strategy," which decouples social media from the broader content marketing ecosystem to ensure impactful, multi-channel engageme...

Eric Gutman is a seasoned scientist and education expert. Starting his career as a NASA research assistant at 17, he became a research scholar at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and earned an Applied Physics degree from Columbia University. After working in geophysics and earning a graduate degree in Physics from the University of Chicago, Eric specialized in relativity and cosmology. A for...

Dr. Ashley Storman is the Founder and Educational Consultant of The Storman Group, LLC. As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, Scholar, Practitioner, Educator, and Author, she brings over 15 years of experience in higher education, human resources, and DEI initiatives. Dr. Storman excels in consulting, recruitment, retention, leadership development, mentorship programs, affinity groups,...

Meeraj Patel is a highly experienced private tutor with over 13 years of experience and more than 10,000 hours of dedicated tutoring. In the competitive arena of college admissions and scholarships, where a solid test score is often crucial, Meeraj’s guiding philosophy of “work smart, achieve more” has provided countless students with an effective solution to balancing rigorous test prep with thei...

Samer Seraj is the founder of Existsforall Academy, an online math school specializing in the Ontario math curriculum, pre-IB and International Baccalaureate curricula, AP Calculus and pre-AP, and SAT preparation for middle and high school students. From 2011 to 2019, Samer advanced in the e-learning industry from a grader and teaching assistant to an instructor, curriculum developer, and direct p...

Amanda Morin is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, an award-winning author of five books, early childhood specialist, and nationally known speaker, deeply committed to fostering accessible and inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals. She leverages her expertise in learning and child development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), special education, advocacy, and mental healt...

Catalina Ghercioiu, a seasoned Mathematician and Mathematics Tutor based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience, Catalina has taught and tutored IB Diploma High Level Math, SAT Prep, AP Calculus, IGSCE Prep, and college-level courses across five different educational systems. Catalina's extensive expertise allows her to teach the magic of Mathematics beyond any curriculum.

Matt brings over a decade of expertise in test preparation and college admissions counseling. He has developed SAT/ACT curricula, authored instructional materials, and conducted teacher training seminars. His guidance has helped hundreds of students achieve their dream school acceptances and secure significant scholarship funds. Matt is known for blending clarity and precision in his writing with...

Josh Goreczny, Director of Education and Technology at Pittsburgh Prep, brings a unique drive to his role. After a rural Pennsylvania upbringing, his passion for education led him to Pittsburgh. From colleges to at-risk interventions, Josh has helped students grow throughout his career. Now, he leverages his expertise in test prep to empower students at Pittsburgh Prep.

Ann Pham is a dedicated educator with a passion for teaching that spans nearly 20 years. She has had the privilege of teaching in a variety of settings, from bustling classrooms to intimate in-home sessions and the dynamic virtual realm. Ann has connected with students from diverse backgrounds and unique academic needs, including those with special needs. Her teaching philosophy centers on empower...

Christine Lawlor-King exemplifies an educator who is both pioneering innovation and entrepreneurship learning in the classroom, and a visionary in her own right. She created her urban district’s award-winning K-12 STEM program and has been the catalyst for implementing invention education curriculum in many schools, on a national and international level. As a Yale University’s Master STEM Teacher,...

Megan Padden is the owner and operator of O.W.L. Educational Services, an education company she built from the ground up. With over fifteen years of experience, she has taught a diverse range of subjects, including English, French, Spanish, math, science, and social studies, to students of all ages. Megan has also successfully run numerous SAT test prep programs both in-person and online.

It took just a little over a month of tutoring before Sam discovered he had a passion for helping students. Starting at a big box tutoring company, he began searching for ways to improve upon mainstream prep techniques and would go on to develop a unique methodology for approaching the tests. Years later, and now with his own company, that spirit of continual improvement characterizes the Franklin...

Brian has a background in school psychology and education, with a career dedicated to training educators on the use of educational technologies. He has trained thousands of teachers on using assistive technology and mind mapping software to enhance classroom learning. Now teaching full-time in higher education, Brian recognizes the growing need for faculty to utilize mind mapping tools to manage t...

Terrill is passionate about helping businesses scale by streamlining processes, using innovative technology and partnering with the right software service provider.  She has over 15 years of experience mostly in the Financial Services and IT industries, where her roles have always been related to bringing about change and introducing new processes, software, or products into a business. She has sp...

Michelle McAnaney founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted.  Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends...

Dr. Steven Witt is currently serving as the Director of the Graduate Education Program in the School of Education and as a Full Education Professor at Concordia University Wisconsin. In this role, Dr. Witt serves as the primary liaison among the graduate education faculty in his program, graduate students, and the school of education. He is responsible for ensuring quality and effective programing...

Anne O'Bryant is a seasoned educator with 50 years of experience, spanning roles as a secondary teacher and administrator. After retiring, she became an outside evaluator consultant for the Kearsarge School District. Throughout her career, Anne has made significant contributions to education, including hosting her own educational TV show and teaching social studies and TV media. She founded the "C...

Joshua Peters is a high-performance coach, speaker, and a certified professional hypnotist. Joshua has helped hundreds of clients eliminate self sabotage and move through fears, doubts, and worries to find their X-Factor, the calm, confidence, and peace they’re looking for. 

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