Meet some of our team…
- Nina Parrish, M.ED.CEO and Co-FounderNina Parrish, M.ED.CEO and Co-Founder
Nina Parrish graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. While attending the University of Mary Washington, Nina was elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment. Following graduation from the University of Mary Washington, she received the Project PISCES scholarship to attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she completed her certification in Special Education for K-12 students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional disturbance. After obtaining her license, Nina earned a Masters Degree in Education for School Counseling in grades Pre K-12 from Virginia Commonwealth University while achieving a 4.0 GPA. Nina was chosen as one of the “Top 10 of the Next Gen” business leaders. This award honors 10 Fredericksburg-area professionals under the age of 40 for their professional accomplishments and community contributions.
Nina has been a Special Education teacher in the public schools for seven years and has tutored students privately for over five years. She has taught remedial reading, language arts, math, history, and study skills classes in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Nina has classroom and counseling experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She is excited to have the opportunity to design customized instructional programs for use with students individually and in small groups so that all students are able to experience learning success.
Nina writes a blog on education and parenting topics for Fredericksburg Parent and Family and The Huffington Post. She is also a contributor on education and parenting topics for the TODAY Parenting Team. Her articles have been published in Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine and featured on Huffington Post Parents.
- Lauren CannavoSAT/ACT Prep, Middle and High School English TutorLauren CannavoSAT/ACT Prep, Middle and High School English Tutor
Mrs. Cannavo graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Psychology. She spent eight years managing a longitudinal research project on Adolescent Development which helped her develop a deep understanding of the science of the teenage brain, as well as how to harness and encourage their motivation. Mrs. Cannavo realized that as much as she liked studying teenagers, she would find more satisfaction in having direct relationships with them through teaching. She completed a Career Switcher Program at Shenandoah University through the Department of Education, and currently teaches English at Riverbend High School. She finds deep satisfaction in helping her students become better writers and find their own voice, as well as helping them find books they enjoy and aiding them in increasing their literary analysis skills. Mrs. Cannavo strives to facilitate students’ growth by helping them realize and harness their potential. In her free time Mrs. Cannavo enjoys reading, having game nights with friends, and hiking with her husband.
- Jim Slane, M.ED.SAT/ACT Prep, Middle and High School Math TutorJim Slane, M.ED.SAT/ACT Prep, Middle and High School Math Tutor
Mr. Slane graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. He has a Masters Degree as a Mathematics Specialist through the University of Virginia. Mr. Slane has been teaching for seven years. He has taught: 8th grade math, Algebra and Geometry, but is qualified for mathematics in grades 7-12. This year, he is enjoying his first year as a Math Specialist for Spotsylvania County Public Schools. He spent several seasons coaching both girls and boys basketball at the middle school level. Mr. Slane enjoys tutoring because it gives him the opportunity to interact with students even though he is out of the classroom and working with teachers as a math specialist. He finds it very rewarding to help students finally “get it” and start seeing success. Mr. Slane is married with one daughter and another of the way! Some of Mr. Slane’s greatest accomplishments are being a husband and father and earning his Master’s degree.
- Stephanie FullerElementary and Middle School TutorStephanie FullerElementary and Middle School Tutor
Mrs. Fuller graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Elementary Education. In 2005, she earned a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from University of Mary Washington. She has taught a multitude of subjects at the middle school level over her 24 years. Currently, Mrs. Fuller teaches sixth-grade science and social studies for Stafford County Public Schools.
When Mrs. Fuller has spare time, you can find her with her husband, David, watching their son playing baseball or traveling to UVA to visit their daughter. She also enjoys being near a lake or the beach, reading, and catching up on her favorite television shows.
Mrs. Fuller enjoys working with the students at Parrish and watching their confidence grow.
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