Advisors

Afreeka Van

Afreeka Van serves as an Educational Consultant to school districts across the nation. Her focus is to embrace the humanity of teaching and support us in transcending to sincerely believing ALL students can achieve academic excellence.

Afreeka has over 20 years of experience in education and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Urban Education.

Timeri Tolnay

Career Educator, Timeri Tolnay has founded, grown, and exited from two for-profit, education ventures: Inquiry By Design and EdCuration. She is now leading the Denver-based Girls Athletic Leadership School as Executive Director.

Tolnay has co-authored two publications focused on improving instructor practice:

  • Bringing teacher learning to life: Courageous teaching using peer learning labs to elevate efficacy

  • Development and use of the Engineering Learning Classroom Observation Tool (ELCOT) to support improved professional learning for STEM faculty.

With a Master's Degree in Instructional Design from the University of Colorado, Timeri advocates for active learning environments led by teachers facilitating students’ construction of knowledge.

Jill Avery

Jill Avery is an empowerment educator for teens, young adults, and families. Over the last 20 years, she’s created multiple businesses dedicated to empowering others:

  • Ladybug Productions, an award-winning “All by Myself” empowerment series for toddlers

  • Life Launch, an empowerment curriculum for teens and young adults

  • Online Parent Coaching course

  • Family in Flow, programs focusing on creating harmony within the family ecosystem.

Currently, Jill is authoring a book, slated for release this fall, empowering parents to become the most influential figures in their children's lives.

Jill holds a B.A. from San Diego State University and an M.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Denver. She is a featured lecturer at the renowned Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts in Arizona and California

Find out more about Jill by visiting her website: https://www.myfamilyinflow.com.

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  • Math instruction experience, ranging from elementary to Calculus.

  • Coaching and Training experience with math teachers and administrators for top publishers (Houghton Mifflin and Carnegie Learning) nationwide.

  • Extensive experience collaborating on, developing, and delivering world-class support for some of the country’s largest school districts.

  • Expertise in Cognitive Coaching, Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC), Math Discourse, Student Collaboration, and Engagement.

  • A record of success in satisfying clients and student growth.

  • The ability to focus on your goals without corporate markups or bureaucracy!