Originally from New York, Elyse moved to the Washington, DC area in 2000 to begin her teaching career.  After five years teaching in Montgomery County Public Schools she moved to The McLean School in Potomac where she taught middle school math and used innovative accommodations to help her students realize their true potential. She started Elevated Learning Solutions in 2018, where she now focuses all of her teaching energy. In addition to building-in content-specific tips and tricks, Elyse teaches metacognition and integrates executive functioning and study skills into all lessons. Through her own journey learning to manage her ADHD, anxiety, and health, she has grown increasingly aware of the interconnectivity of the various parts of the body, the brain, what we do, what we eat, and the various types of stimuli we encounter. This awareness guides her teaching and her business practices. Elyse currently lives in Germantown with her husband and two young children.

Elyse holds a dual BA in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Delaware and a Masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in Special Education: Exceptional Learners.  She is trained in Mindfulness in the Classroom and Mind Brain Education practices.

Deborah has more than 15 years of experience in elementary education. She started teaching in 2007, taught first and second grade and then became a reading instructional specialist. Deborah has extensive experience in teaching struggling readers with advanced training in early childhood reading readiness and literacy collaborative methods. Deborah earned her Master's in Education from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Over the last few years Deborah has also become certified as a life coach and works teaching executive functioning skills to both adults and children as well as many other skills such as time management, stress management, and prioritization. Deborah has a passion for children and is excited to work with our youngest learners.

Nadia earned her Master’s Degree in Education in 2007 in her home country Slovakia, and has been working in education supporting children of all ages and abilities since then. Soon after her graduation she moved to England where she spent the following 13 years of her life. Her first position as a bilingual support teacher and cultural advisor in Cardiff, Wales, created an opportunity to expand her skill base in two directions: one within education, where she continued to grow her experience and expertise in learning disabilities and behaviour management and one within public services where she eventually landed a position as a police and court interpreter. In 2018, Nadia successfully completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training and earned her Diploma in Hatha Yoga. Nadia, her husband, who serves in the US Navy, and their children relocated to the USA in 2020 following her husband’s deployment to the National Defence University, Washington, DC. Soon after her arrival, Nadia joined the ELS team where she continues to support local children academically, helping them to reach their full learning potential.

Kat Stafford received her teaching certificate (K-12th) and M.Ed. in Second Language Instruction and Acquisition from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2016. As a teacher for MCPS, she works with a wide array of students representing various cultural backgrounds and learning abilities. Kat enjoys making creative and multi-modal lessons that support individual learners’ needs.

Brittani was born and raised in Potomac, Maryland. Growing up with a learning disability herself, Brittani made her goal as an educator to be able to connect with and provide support to students who also struggle with learning differences. Her teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun, stress free, and presented through a multi-sensory approach. Student's learn in so many different ways and it's our job as educators to make sure we have the tools in our toolbox to help target their individual needs.

Brittani earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, and a Master's Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities from American University. During graduate school, she did her internship at the Lab School of Washington where she continued on as a teacher after graduation. In 2014 Brittani transferred to the McLean School of Maryland, in Potomac where she taught third and fourth grades for 10 years. Brittani is certified in the Orton-Gillingham Reading approach, Sarah Ward's Executive Functioning curriculum, Step-Up to Writing curriculum, and has experience with The Writing Revolution.

Enrique is a seasoned neuroeducator from Spain whose passion for fostering diverse and mindful learning environments has taken him across 4 continents. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Enrique's journey spans Europe, Oceania, Asia, and America.

His academic background includes a Master's in Neuroscience and Education from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Spain; and a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Almeria, Spain. Additionally, he has completed Waldorf training and pursued professional development programs in Indonesia and Hawaii.

Enrique's expertise lies in implementing innovative teaching methodologies such as educational neuroscience, social-emotional learning, and project-based learning. He currently serves as Spanish High School Teacher at Oneness-Family School, a Montessori school in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Prior to this, Enrique taught at the International Waldorf School of Alicante, Spain, and Millennium School, a lab school in San Francisco.

Tameshia Henry is a highly qualified special education professional with over ten years of experience in education, advocacy, and leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. In her roles as Special Education Coordinator and Teacher within Washington, D.C. public schools, she expertly manages IEPs, supports compliance, and collaborates with general education teams to foster inclusive practices.

Known for her commitment to equity and accessibility, Tameshia also serves on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) committee to ensure data-driven, personalized support for students. Beyond the classroom, she provides professional development training for educators, sharing research-based strategies to enhance teaching practices. Tameshia Henry is a dedicated advocate and coach, committed to empowering students, teachers, and communities.

Samuel Noel's journey from Division I athlete to certified special education teacher has equipped him with the experience and knowledge to guide students. He is a certified special education teacher in West Virginia and Maryland and a certified reading specialist in Maryland. He began his teaching career in 2004, during which time he has taught various subjects, including reading, writing, social skills, and math. His mastery of in-person and online teaching has helped his ability to help students find their spark.