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.
Meet Our Experts
Check back often to meet our growing list of experts!
Jenna Gilfillan
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach, Reading Specialist
Karen N. Luley, PhD, PsyD
Clinical Child Psychologist, Owner of Triangle Child Psychology
Christine Ngeve, MSW
Student-Athlete & Academic Support Specialist and Owner of Peak Potential Journey
Domonique Lewis
Educational Therapist, Owner of Lewis Educational Therapy & Services
Angie Gehrt
Occupational Therapist, Owner of The Nature of Neurodiversity
Tammy Alt
College Counselor and Owner of Generation One
Sheree Rodgers
Life & Mom Coach
Tara Stanley
Academic Coach, Instructional Coach
Emily Machak
Academic Coach, Wilson Certified
Lindsay Fricke
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach
Madelyn Elliott, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist, Owner of The Grove Speech Center
Laura Shumate, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner of Stars Align Therapy
Ana Vela
Instructional Coach- Spanish Immersion, Outdoor Exploration
Dawn Thomas
Instructional Coach - Literacy Specialist
Shally Mendez
Academic Coach
Ms. Melissa of Musikgarten
Description
Nicole D. Smith, M.S. CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner of Rooted Integrative Speech Therapy Center
Amy Andino
Description
Sarah Clark
Academic Coach, Math Specialist, Curriculum Expert
Emily Vidovich
Instructional Coach, Art Specialist
Sarah Buddin M. Ed., LCMHC,RPT
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Child and Adolescent Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, Owner of Carolina Pines Counseling Centerof
Anna Quarles
Literacy Specialist, Wilson Certified Dyslexia Therapist
Amanda Flowers MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Owner of Empowering Early Eaters, LLC
Melissa Ciesla
Yoga and Drama Specialist
Rachel Burgess
Occupational Therapist, Owner of Fine Motor Foundations
Dr. Jaclyn Dovico, MD
Pediatrician, Owner of Joyful Pediatrics - Opening August 2025
Danita Ostasiewski
Academic Coach