Nicole Hoyt started her teaching career twenty years ago as a special education specialist. Since then, she has taught general and special education in PreK-8 public schools, college students at the university level, and professionals in the education field. 

In her work as an instructional coach, Nicole supports teachers with professional training in a variety of skill sets. She is trained in multi-sensory reading approaches, executive function coaching, and academic support. She also coaches school-age students with unique needs guiding them toward meeting their potential.

As an instructor at Rider University, Nicole teaches Life and Career Coaching courses, and she frequently presents seminars focused on the concepts of core values, optimism and perseverance, and work and school life balance in public schools and institutions. 

Nicole holds a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Master's Degree in Curriculum Studies, both from Monmouth University. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Teacher of Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities, and School Supervisor. She is a certified life and career coach through Rider University’s coach training program, and earned her Board Certification as a life coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing.

Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor and has both attended and presented workshops on mindfulness in education.

Chrissy Porochniak has two decades worth of experience supporting exceptional students. She is a certified Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Instructional Coach, Special Services Teacher, and Administrator. She has helped a wide range of neurodiverse individuals ages 3-21 to find success in school and transition to college and career.

Chrissy holds two masters degrees, one in Learning Disabilities and a second in Educational Leadership from William Paterson University. She began her career in the classroom teaching students with exceptional needs before serving d as an Instructional Coach providing support, training, and coaching to teachers.

She then shifted to working with students and teachers as a member of the Child Study Team diagnosing, analyzing, and supporting families through the Special Education process. Her experiences also include private tutoring, athletic coaching, and Special Education Administration.

As a learning consultant, she creates individualized learning plans and provides students with the necessary support to accomplish their educational goals. She provides a wide range of professional development focused on empowering educators to understand and work successfully with a wide range of learners. She also provides test preparation for standardized assessments (SAT, PSAT, and NJSLA) and supports young people in their transition into college and into the workforce.

Kiersten Zappa is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She is a proud military spouse and thrives in environments which require her to adapt to change and utilize her skills to problem solve efficiently. 

As an Executive Assistant, Kiersten is passionate about helping others succeed by anticipating needs, streamlining workflows, and creating space for people to focus on what matters most.