Marybeth

Marybeth has enjoyed a twenty-five-year teaching career focused on English Language Arts, ESL and Executive Functioning. She has a passion for mentoring students in academic planning, developing a growth mindset, and fostering health and wellness. She has expertise in personal essay development, holistic application review, and guiding students as they discover and define their own unique goals and aspirations. Marybeth has also served as a Learning Specialist for middle and high school students and offers an empathic and responsive approach to students with diverse learning styles.

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UndergraduateFiona Li
Tiffany Noel

Dr. Noel’s extensive experience as a director of doctoral programs, professor, postdoctoral research associate, and student at both the graduate and undergraduate levels spans nine Research I universities across the United States, including prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Northwestern University, and the University of Virginia.

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GraduateFiona Li
Grace

Grace is based in Chicago, IL. She brings extensive experience in higher education administration, academic support, and admissions. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Northwestern University and a BA in English from Gettysburg College.

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Writing AdvisorFiona Li
Stephanie

Stephanie brings experience as an educator, writer, and author. She holds a dual B.A. in English Literature and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is AP Certified in Literature and Language from UCLA. Her career includes roles such as Vice Principal and English Department Chair at WorldEd International School, where she designed creative writing curricula, led accreditation processes, and provided career and college advising. At Laurel Springs School, Stephanie served as Department Administrator, teaching all English courses, conducting monthly live classes, founding a Blogging Group to empower student writers, and maintaining regular communication with parents about student performance.

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