Founder, Tutor
I wasn’t the kid that sat up front, raised my hand, or made perfect grades. As much as I loved purchasing new school supplies and planners I wasn’t the student who used them efficiently. When I became a teacher, it wasn’t to try to help every student get straight As or love whatever subject I was teaching. I became a teacher because I loved the challenge of finding that “light bulb” moment for students. Not just seeing it happen, but helping the student figure out how to find that moment again and again across the board. After 10 years in the classroom, a Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum, and teaching in a few different countries, I now offer education consulting and tutoring to help families and students find those light bulb moments in an individual setting.
Tutor, Curriculum Specialist
Hannah Thomas double majored at Emmaus Bible College receiving her B. S. in Elementary Education and in Bible Theology. She is currently finishing up her Master’s in Educational Leadership from Pensacola Christian College. She is a state-certified teacher and has a K-8 reading endorsement. She has worked with students in a classroom setting, in person, and online. She also has experience teaching students with special needs such as ADD and autism. Hannah is passionate about helping children love the process of learning and pushing them to their full potential. She is a very patient teacher who works to have students actively involved during her tutoring sessions. She looks forward to working with and getting to know your family.
Tutor, Family Liaison
Tracy Morgan is a teacher with thirty-six years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is also certified in Reading. Most of her teaching experience has been in Special Education and she has worked with students from Pre-K through adulthood. Throughout her career she has taught students with a myriad of special needs ranging from mild to severe. Along with her formal education, she brings invaluable classroom experience. She helps students achieve their best potential in each session. When she is not teaching she enjoys being with family and friends, enjoying our beautiful beaches, festivals, cooking, painting, and reading.
Tutor
Alek Sevilla is a Cyber Security major at The University of West Florida. He lives in Gulf Breeze but he is originally from Bel Air, Maryland. In service to the community, he tutored high school math at Gulf Breeze High School. He has also helped his friends in high school and college with coding and calculus. He specializes in mathematics and coding. Alek is confident in teaching most math courses up through Calculus 2. The coding languages he knows are Java, C++, Python, and some C#. He enjoys solving complex problems, whether it be math, coding, or even riddles. Alek is passionate about video games and coding. He is joining a project with his friends to create their own game.
Tutor
Audrey Biggs graduated from Pensacola Christian College with her B. A. in English and is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Liberty University. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Audrey has been working as a tutor while she works toward publishing her own writing. She has experience with children from pre-K to college, with a specialty in teaching English. She loves working with students of all ages, but has a particular passion for teens. With a belief that all children have an innate love of learning, she strives to encourage a love of learning in all students.
Tutor
Jessica Banda is a general education and Spanish tutor with Rising Minds in the Pensacola area! She has her Master’s Degree in education and was a general ed teacher for six years. She taught grades pre-k through 4th grade in both Virginia and Florida. Though she left teaching for nursing school, teaching still has a special place in her heart, which is what led her to become part of the team at Rising Minds Learning. Jessica has been tutoring since August of 2021 and continues to love teaching her students. When not tutoring or studying, she likes to eat tacos and workout!
Tutor
Morgan has been working with kids since she was in high school. Her work with kids began in a daycare, where she knew that she had found her calling. Currently pursuing a degree in the dual Elementary Education/Exceptional Student Education program at UWF, she has also worked with students in school settings through her coursework. Morgan has learned much about working with students with varying abilities from her coursework, and she implements many of these strategies in her tutoring sessions.