After spending many years as a business owner and raising children in private education, my passion for education drew me to the next chapter in my professional career as an educational leader. I received my BA in Legal Studies from Chapman University and I bring over a decade of experience in campus leadership within non-traditional education.

I have been a Director of Admissions and Outreach, where I facilitated the expansion of a Montessori School into larger demographic areas, as well as a Director of Homeschool where I managed a homeschool environment that served students with learning differences. My career with Futures Academy began as the Director of Enrollment at Futures Huntington Beach, so being the Campus Director at the Carlsbad campus is a welcome next chapter in my educational journey. Education is truly my passion and since no two students are alike, helping families find a meaningful “right fit” for their child is what energizes and motivates me to be a part of the Futures team where transformative academics really is a reality!

I have lived in San Juan Capistrano for 22 years. In my spare time, you will find me at the beach, hiking, doing yoga and barre, cooking (and eating), spending time with my grown son, daughter and doggy (3rd child) Zoe!

I began working at the Carlsbad campus as a teacher and two years later moved into the Director of Student Success position. I have always believed in one-to-one education since that is how I grew up learning. 

Outside of work, family is number one to me. This includes my golden doodle who goes everywhere with me!

Fun fact: I studied in Ireland.

I am the Regional Director of Enrollment for the San Diego and Carlsbad campuses. Most recently, I was the Admissions Director for William Edge Institute (WEI). In this role, I was responsible for the entire enrollment process including admissions, financial aid, retention, job placement, community outreach and marketing. Prior to WEI, I built a successful career in education working as an Admissions Representative, Pre-Admissions Manager, Admissions Training Manager, Admissions Manager, Director of Admissions, Center Director, and School Director. I have significant experience in student enrollment, financial aid, academic and career counseling, community outreach and social media marketing.

I received my BBA in Leadership & Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a MS in Management from Argosy University. Currently, I am working on my dissertation for a Doctor of Education with Grand Canyon University.

In my free time, I love to travel around the world and experience what the global world offers. In addition, I am a huge dog lover and have 4 little four-legged babies that I adore and spend a lot of time with. I enjoy shopping so am always on the lookout for something. My nephews and niece are extremely important to me so being an uncle is my greatest honor. 

I enjoy working with our students and families. I strongly believe in the unique learning experience that we offer. In my opinion, every student should be offered an education that fits their unique learning style. 

I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and dog. I like hiking and going to the beach.

Fun fact: I have a Fine Arts degree in Theater.

I have guided students to strategize and create their own unique college plans. My mission is focused on using my expertise in working with students and their families in finding the right college match. I bring a perspective that gives consideration to each student’s intellectual vitality, commitment to extracurricular and volunteer work to make their community a better place, and ability to succeed and contribute on a college campus.

Prior to joining Futures Academy, I founded a highly personalized college consulting practice where I worked with students in navigating the college planning and application process. I completed the College Consulting Program at UC Irvine and hold an undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. I am an active member of several professional organizations including NACAC and WACAC and attend conferences and webinars to continue learning, visit dozens of colleges, create and maintain relationships with Admissions Departments, and read extensively to stay current on college admissions legislation, regulations, and processes.

I am a native Southern Californian and reside in Orange County. I am dedicated to serving my community, and serve on the Board of Directors for the Spondylitis Association of American and have been a chairperson on the Walk to Cure Arthritis Orange County and Inland Empire Committee for nearly a decade. 

It is a pleasure to be a part of the Futures Academy family. As Regional Director, I support the San Diego, Carlsbad and Mission Viejo campuses, helping them attract families to experience our dynamic and unique academic programs that help many students thrive in school. I understand the important influence a good teacher can have on a student's willingness and ability to perform at their best; I strive to be the catalyst for that connection. In addition, my role focuses heavily on building connections and working closely with a myriad of professional partners throughout Orange and San Diego counties. 

Prior to Futures Academy, I served as Regional Director of Sylvan Learning for Los Angeles. In this role, I served as a mentor for a regional team within nine territories comprised of sales directors, education directors, teachers and administrative staff.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with an emphasis in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication from California State University, Long Beach. My pleasures in life are learning how to cook new dishes and spending time with my family and friends. As a California native, I also enjoy exploring the diverse natural environments in our backyard.

Ashley's goal is to empower students to help them achieve success. She has dedicated several years at the California State University system as a Graduation Specialist, Psychology Lecturer, and Associate Director of Academic Advising. Her expertise lies in providing leadership in designing, coordinating, and implementing multiple high-impact programs that promote student engagement, leadership, and persistence. As an educator, Ashley believes that it is vital to be aware of environmental cues and effective teaching strategies that will contribute to the learning and education of each student. This requires utilizing research to artfully make an impact. She believes the best educators are artists!

Ashley is a proud Golden Bear and Crimson. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Harvard University. 

Nicole joined the iEducation family in 2014 and has served a variety of roles, such as Director of Admissions and Outreach, Regional Director of Admissions and Outreach, Director of Leadership Growth and Engagement, and Director of Post-Secondary Services. In her current role, Nicole is committed to serving our families in a powerful way with their college and post-secondary plans. 

Nicole earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College. She also holds a certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego. Before joining the iEducation team, Nicole worked in Higher Education as Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at her alma mater in Allentown, PA, as well as at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. After moving to Texas, she served as Director of Admissions for a Pre-K -12th grade International Baccalaureate private school where she discovered her passion for working with students at the secondary school level.

Nicole brings enthusiasm to her work and is excited to support all of Fusion and Futures campuses with their leadership, college counseling, and post-secondary needs. Ask her about her love for puppies (beagles, specifically!), chocolate, coffee, and running with her husband and son. The secret to all of her energy… lots of coffee and dark chocolate!

June is the Director of School Quality serving all 16 + campuses in California. Prior to Futures Academy,  June was a center director for Sylvan Learning Centers, and also worked as an assistant director for an after-school program. June has over 10 years of experience working with students of all grade levels. She has a passion for education and believes each and every student deserves a chance to reach his or her fullest potential. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Liberal Studies/Teacher Education from Dominican University of California, and her multiple subjects teaching credential from California State, Los Angeles.

After graduating from UCLA in 2011 with a degree in Communication Studies I began my journey as a teacher volunteering at my local library and after school program. From there I moved on to working as an instructor and later as a director at a supplementary education program offering reading, writing and math intervention programs. I love and am very familiar teaching in small group settings and our one-to-one model here allows for incomparable, personalized instruction that maximizes student understanding. 

When I'm not teaching I love going to the beach, swimming in the ocean, playing electric guitar, bicycling around Mission Bay and trying out new restaurants.

Fun fact: My favorite sport is water polo!

I have been teaching Mathematics and Science courses here since 2009. Prior to this I was in the public school system. I believe the model here is so much better for students. My greatest charge in life is helping young people learn.

I was born in Michigan and love sports and films.

Fun fact: I have been to London, Paris, Germany, Israel and the Greek Islands!

I recently completed my 24th year of teaching full-time high school mathematics. I currently teach courses in both math and science. My favorite part of teaching is working with students who have traditionally struggled in math to dissect the topics into small, understandable pieces. I have a Bachelor of Science in both Mathematics and Education along with a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

In addition to teaching full-time, I am the Youth Director at Ohr Shalom Synagogue for seven years. I have been happily married to my husband for 22 years and we have two sons. In my free time I enjoy holding tea parties for friends, playing Mahjongg and helping backstage at my son's theater productions at JCompany Youth Theater.

The one-to-one teaching at Futures provides an exciting way to teach more specifically to students. As a self-proclaimed “nerd,” I have always loved school, and have been deeply passionate about my academic pursuits. I received my bachelor's from Whittier College in both History and Theater Arts and received my master's from The University of Texas at Austin in Performance as Public Practice. While receiving my Masters I fell in love with teaching, as it became a practical way to not only share my love of learning, but also apply my interdisciplinary background to help engage and differentiate students. I have a variety of experiences from teaching lectures of 500 students, to leading social studies tours in an art museum, and even directing after school drama classes. I truly fell in love with teaching US history when I was a teaching fellow at Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin, Texas. I feel my interdisciplinary background in theater arts and history informs by practice in seeking to engage students through a variety of mediums and means. I am excited to be at Futures where I can truly get to know each student and personalize each class to their interests.  

I was born and raised in Oceanside, CA. I have a small family who still live in Oceanside, that consists of my mom and my younger brother and his wife. I recently got engaged to my partner of 12 years, and we will be getting married next year (so my family is continuing to grow). I love the beach, hiking, running, theater, yoga and playing with my dog. I love reading non-fiction books, particularly US History. Spring is my favorite time of year because I love wildflowers, especially California Poppies, so I try to be outside as much as possible.  

Fun fact: I have an 11-month-old Aussie named Doogan. He is super sweet and adorable! 

I graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, with a minor in Psychology. Soon after Davis, I finished my master’s degree in Philosophy (concentration in Moral Psychology) from SFSU. After San Francisco State, I received a prestigious graduate assistantship to pursue a fully-funded master’s degree in Philosophy (concentration in Philosophy of Mind) at SUNY at Albany.

When I am not teaching, I love traveling, going hiking, debating about philosophy and politics, and especially playing video games. I have been to Thailand, Cambodia, Israel, Mexico, Canada, and have moved around the United States a dozen times between the West and East coasts.

Fun fact: I love to talk about the philosophical underpinnings of video games and movies (don’t get me started about the Matrix and Philosophy).

I am currently an Ecology graduate student at San Diego State University (SDSU) and UC Davis, researching carbon cycling. I teach Ecology to undergraduates at SDSU and have also been working at E3 Civic High as an in class instructional tutor. I will be working as a math and science teacher at Futures Academy, Carlsbad. I come from a family of educators and grew up in an academic household. My favorite part about teaching is seeing how students grow over a semester, particularly with grasping basic concepts and then being able to build upon that.

My husband, Brendan, currently also works at Futures. We have a little terrier mix (Mishti), who loves long walks. We love hiking, outdoor activities, working out and nature. Three of my siblings and their families are close by so we have family get-togethers at least once a week. 

I enjoy strength training, cooking and baking.

I teach many subjects but am generally most excited about teaching chemistry because it is a subject that most students dread. I find a great deal of satisfaction in being able to take something most people are afraid of and showing them how easy it can be. Additionally I love teaching Spanish. It is rewarding to hear my students speak in Spanish at the end of the year, especially after they thought it was "too hard" along the way.

I have one younger brother who is in the Army and in his first year of law school. When I'm not studying you can find me eating somewhere! I follow just about every SD, OC and LA foodie and on the weekends I travel looking for the foods they post online. I LOVE dogs; between my boyfriend and I we have 5 of them and they have all been rescue dogs.

Fun fact: I have been to 15 countries!

I primarily teach Science, Spanish and Math. Here at the Carlsbad campus, I not only teach but I also run clubs and our school newspaper. My goal is to create a campus environment that is open and comfortable for all of our students. The reason I love teaching is seeing students' knowledge expand and being able to experience how our students view our world.

In my free time, I enjoy visiting new places and taking as many pictures as possible.

Fun fact: I took an extra quarter in college to be able to travel Europe.

I have been teaching ASL at Futures since 2017 and I love sharing my language and culture with the students here! Both of my parents are Deaf so I am a native signer and ASL is my first language. I love bringing my real world experience with Deaf people and my formal ASL training to my students! Prior to teaching at Futures I was an ASL interpreter and paraeducator for deaf and hard of hearing students.

My favorite things to do are watch Anime, Cosplay and play video games!  What I love about anime is the deeper meanings they have and the belief that if you work hard and never stop trying, you’ll reach your goals! I also enjoy volunteering at my local animal shelter and helping interpret ASL for events.

Fun fact: I was a special effects makeup artist for low budget horror films and have worked on a few projects for San Diego Comic Con. I specialized in Zombies so it was really fun!

I am a Humanities teacher and my favorite subjects are Psychology, Philosophy and Cultural Geography. I love finding new ways to connect the material with students' passions so they absorb the material and can apply it in their lives. I have taught preschool through adults in four other countries and in many different settings. I enjoy continually challenging myself to learn about new cultures and perspectives so that I can better connect with and help others.

I love traveling, surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, skating, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: I have traveled to 15 countries and even more islands!

I currently teach Math, Science and Art. Before moving to California, I taught in East Coast Public Schools for about 5 years. I really enjoy the atmosphere here at the Carlsbad campus. It is a tight knit group with a great group of students. We are like a family here.

I like basketball, food and motorcycles. I am originally from the Allentown area of Pennsylvania. My family still lives on the East Coast.

Fun fact: I have restored and painted my Harley Davidson.