Tina has had a lifelong interest in the power of education in social change. Her work on enhancing strategies and maximizing motivation has been presented and awarded at numerous national and international conferences and has been published in academic journals. She is a National Merit Finalist who earned a B.A. in English Literature and Cultural studies from the University of Oklahoma, a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, and a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Troy University.

Marcus can best be described as a dynamic, intuitive and innovative higher education professional. His passion for STEM is infectious and many of his students go on to pursue careers in STEM fields under his mentorship. His goal is to revolutionize college prep, one student at a time. He is experienced in implementing new teaching strategies and in giving workshops on metacognitive learning and study cycles. He graduated summa cum laude from both Clemson University and Miles College, with a M.S. in Biological Studies and a B.S. in Biology, respectively.

Diyefa supports our students and their families by monitoring student progress and tracking assignments and coursework. She has a particular interest in serving students with different learning abilities, including students on the autism spectrum. She has a bachelor's degree in pyschology from Troy University and plans to pursue graduate work in special education.

Nar'Kiyah is a native of Birmingham, AL, and will soon be receiving her biology degree with honors from Troy University. Her favorite color is yellow and she dreams of becoming a doctor one day. She also thinks Finding Nemo is the best movie known to man. Her main hobby right now is studying for the MCAT.