Arboro's Empowerment Team
At Arboro, we all grow together.
Our team is made up of a brilliant crew of individuals passionate about empowering others. They are multi-talented and care deeply about providing high-quality services and classes.
What’s different about Arboro’s coaches compared to teachers in a school? They are contracted workers, meaning they are self-employed and they choose to share their talents with us. Unlike schools, they are not given a curriculum to follow. Instead, they get to propose offerings to us based on their unique gifts. Then, we get to spread the word and share our space with them and with you. Curating connections is a core value at Arboro.
It also means that they have creative control and get to develop their craft as they design unique, quality experiences for kids and grown-ups. Plus, they get to grow professionally and personally through access to support and feedback facilitated by Arboro. That’s right, empowerment for everyone.
Our unique style of coaching offers voice and choice for grown-ups too. We will regularly ask if there are other classes or offerings you are interested in seeing at Arboro. When we learn what you want, we get to add new coaches to our roster, further expanding our offerings.
Our Experts
Our network includes educators, coaches, therapists, and other specialists who support children, teens, adults, and families. Start with our First Step Form to get connected.

Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed.
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach, Reading Specialist

Karen N. Luley, PhD, PsyD
Clinical Child Psychologist, Owner of Triangle Child Psychology

Shannon Hazelwood, M.Ed.
Instructional Coach, Academic & Behavioral Counselor

Tammy Alt, M.Ed.
College Counselor and Owner of Generation One, LLC

Anna Quarles, M.Ed.
Literacy Specialist, Wilson Certified Dyslexia Therapist

Lindsay Fricke
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach

Madelyn Elliott, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist, Owner of The Grove Speech Center

Emily Machak
Academic Coach, Wilson-Certified Reading Specialist

Leola McCauley
Academic Coach

Rachel Scott
Academic Coach, AIG Specialist

Sarah Clark, M.Ed.
Academic Coach, Math Specialist, Curriculum Expert

Emily Vidovich
Instructional Coach, Art Specialist

Barb Oliver
Academic Coach, Wilson Certified

Shally Mendez
Academic Coach
