Alexandria Abbrat

Enrollment Director

Alexandria holds a degree in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Higher Education, blending her background in teaching, counseling, and creativity to support every learner’s success. Her favorite part of her work is getting to know each student, meeting them where they are, and helping them build confidence as they grow. With years of experience in education and academic advising, Alexandria designs learning experiences that make growth both achievable and fun. When she isn’t working with students, you can usually find her with a notebook in hand or a set of dice, dreaming up new ways to make learning an adventure.

Carol Novak

Skills-Based Learning Program Director

Carol participated in the Meadows Honors Scholars program at the University of North Texas, where she earned a BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Math, as well as a Master’s in Elementary Education. She also holds a Master’s in Counseling and Student Services from UNT and is certified as both a school counselor and grief counselor. With nearly 40 years of experience in education, Carol’s greatest joy is helping students build their skills and experience those “ah-ha” moments when everything clicks. By combining her teaching experience and counseling expertise, she helps children build confidence and progress at a faster pace.

Jinny Cockrell

Dyslexia Therapy Program Director

Jinny has over 26 years of experience in education, including 4 years as a dyslexia therapist. She holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from UNT and an MEd in Elementary Education from Texas A&M–Commerce, along with certifications as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT). Jinny loves helping students finally grasp concepts they’ve struggled with and enjoys reading, baking, and cheering on her daughter, who recently started college at Texas A&M.

Cecilia Rozario

Tutor

Cecilia is a biomedical engineering major at UNT with a minor in material science engineering and two years of tutoring experience. She loves watching students learn and grow their skills over time and enjoys baking and making jewelry in her free time. Cecilia is excited to meet new students and help them succeed!

Grace Kivlehan

Tutor

Grace is a senior at Guyer High School who has taken AP World History and AP English. She loves tutoring because it allows her to help others through challenges she once faced herself. In her free time, Grace enjoys art, reading, and photography, and plans to study photography and business in college.

Malika Elakattu

Tutor

Malika is a senior at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville, where she takes honors, AP, and dual credit classes, including English, biology, philosophy, and rhetoric. She serves as social president of her school’s drill team, the Silhouettes. Malika loves seeing kids grow in confidence and discover what they’re capable of, and when she’s not studying or teaching, she enjoys spending time with friends and staying active with her team.

Sophia Peters

Tutor

Sophia is a senior at Guyer High School and an AP Scholar with Distinction, currently taking advanced courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, and more. She loves tutoring because it gives her the chance to make learning engaging and fun for students of all levels. In her free time, Sophia enjoys baking and cooking and hopes to study biochemistry or biophysics on a pre-med track at UT Austin or Texas Tech.

Tristan Jaramillo

Tutor

Tristan is a senior at Guyer High School who has served as a mentor in Partner PE, volunteered at the 2023 Special Olympics, and currently works as a teacher’s aide for Algebra 1. He loves helping kids gain confidence in their learning through tutoring. Outside of school, Tristan enjoys running, working out, and never says no to ice cream.