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

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

Emily Vidovich
Instructional Coach, Art Specialist

Kelsy Sadler, M.Ed.
Academic Coach, Intervention Specialist, Arboro School Resource Coordinator

Emily Machak
Academic Coach, Wilson-Certified Reading Specialist

Shally Mendez
Academic Coach

Domonique Lewis, M.Ed.
Educational Therapist, Owner of Lewis Educational Therapy & Services

Rachel Burgess
Occupational Therapist, Owner of Fine Motor Foundations

Melissa Ciesla
Yoga and Drama Specialist

Lindsay Fricke
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach

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

Christine Ngeve, MSW
Student-Athlete & Academic Support Specialist and Owner of Peak Potential Journey

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

Tara Barker, M.Ed.
Academic Coach, Instructional Coach, Wilson-Certified Reading Specialist

William Oliver
The Knight School Chess, Knight School City Coach

Carolyn Mitchell
Academic Coach

Sheree Rodgers
Life & Mom Coach

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

Sarah Buddin M. Ed., LCMHC,RPT
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Child and Adolescent Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, Owner of Carolina Pines Counseling Centerof

Amanda Flowers MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Owner of Empowering Early Eaters, LLC

Ana Vela
Instructional Coach- Spanish Immersion, Outdoor Exploration

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

Dawn Thomas
Instructional Coach - Literacy Specialist

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

Dr. Jaclyn Dovico, MD
Pediatrician, Owner of Joyful Pediatrics - Opening August 2025
