ABOUT US
Diane Richard-Allerdyce
Diane Richard-Allerdyce, Ph.D., brings to the table a multi-leveled teaching practice, a rich research and creative writing agenda, and extensive administrative experience within university departments as well as a charter high school she co-founded and where she served as its Chief Academic Officer for twenty-one years. She also developed and directed a teacher-training program in Haiti, where she traveled frequently from 2009 through 2019. Diane was trained as a poetry therapy facilitator through the National Association for Poetry Therapy. She is the author of multiple scholarly and creative publications. The mother of three and grandmother of four, Diane loves children and teenagers and meets them where they are in order to help them reach their highest potential
Mathew Chacko
Mathew Chacko's appointments have included a tenured professorship at a highly selective Liberal Arts College in Ohio, and assignments at the graduate level in a variety of disciplines. He has designed and taught a range of courses that emphasize critical thinking and writing, rigorous textual analysis, persuasive writing and independent research. Originally from India, he has lived and worked in the U.S. for nearly four decades. He is sensitive to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and believes in inspiring every learner to perform at the highest levels of excellence. He has degrees in Economics, History, Fine Arts and a Ph.D. in Literature. His work has appeared in the Kenyon Review, Missouri Review and other journals.
Diane Richard-Allerdyce
Diane Richard-Allerdyce, Ph.D., brings to the table a multi-leveled teaching practice, a rich research and creative writing agenda, and extensive administrative experience within university departments as well as a charter high school she co-founded and where she served as its Chief Academic Officer for twenty-one years. She also developed and directed a teacher-training program in Haiti, where she traveled frequently from 2009 through 2019. Diane was trained as a poetry therapy facilitator through the National Association for Poetry Therapy. She is the author of multiple scholarly and creative publications. The mother of three and grandmother of four, Diane loves children and teenagers and meets them where they are in order to help them reach their highest potential
Mission Statement
To provide high-quality, small-group courses taught by exceptionally credentialed, experienced educators who are poised to meet students where they are and help them to realize their potential. We specialize in serving students and families who seek non-traditional, personalized, and innovative approaches directly related to each student's goals.
Vision Statement
To prepare our youth the leaders of the future to fulfill their potential with the critical thinking skills, historical knowledge, cultural competencies, and innovative approaches they will need to live with integrity and purpose.