Founder's Story

Hi!

Hi! I’m Kia! I am a certified educator, a mother, a wife, and a lover of Jesus. My story is unique and my mission is personal, as I am a product of childhood trauma and a family of educators.

Why Choose Us?

I answer this question in three words. I. Get. It. I spent my entire childhood watching my mother tirelessly lesson plan for hours into the night.

I have watched her empathize, sympathize, frustrated with the plight of trying to pick up the pieces of a broken system to create a masterpiece. I also have fond memories of her funny, endearing stories of life in her teaching world. Then, just like that- it was my turn.

Fifteen years ago, the day before my first day of teaching, my mom’s dying words charged me to fulfill God’s mission to impact the world through education. I have been determined to do so ever since.

Kia McCardell

Why We Work

I have spent 15 years educating primarily at-risk students throughout Baltimore and the DMV. I know what it’s like to receive an impossible task and have no choice but to produce the possible.

Equipped with a B. A in education, a M.Ed in curriculum and instruction, and an Ed.S in educational leadership, I have partnered with students and families, developed curriculum, brainstormed, taught, and loved through the most adverse circumstances, consistently watching my students thrive academically and emotionally.

I have shown up day after day, committed to seeing eyes shine with renewed hope when they get their aha! moment. The moment they realize they CAN understand math and reading concepts. Our learning program doesn’t aimlessly present instruction with the mere hope that the students will improve their skills.

We guarantee results because we:

  • Diagnose and target specific learning needs.
  • Utilize researched-based methods and resources that ACTUALLY work. 
  • Care about your learners and the essence of who they are, their interests, and their success.
  • Maximize learning time with explicit instruction. We won’t waste your or your child’s time. We plan every lesson strategically and meticulously.
  • Are confident your child will enjoy working with us. Our lessons are engaging and personable.

Statement Of Faith

The founders of this organization are Christian. The Kingdom integration component of this program is optional.

We believe in the Trinity (The Godhead-God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). We believe Jesus Christ is Lord. We believe in the God-breathed Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). All Kingdom curriculum aligns with the Word of God. We aspire to fulfill The Great Commission, which charges Christians operating in their God-given authority to enter the world and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 16:18-19).

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