Carly began teaching secondary English in 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. While in the classroom, she received the highest possible score in the state for effectiveness. During her second year teaching, she earned a Master’s of Education from Christian Brothers University and developed a passion for student and teacher access to standards-aligned curriculum and assessment, which led to her work supporting district and state efforts with the implementation of College & Career Readiness Standards. In 2016, she was selected for a fellowship with the Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) where she advocated for student access to high-quality assessments and postsecondary options. Carly left the classroom in 2017 in order to work as an instructional coach and then an ELA lead where she supported school and district leaders with the implementation of English programs. She is devoted to ensuring students have access to high-quality, complex texts that will build knowledge and vocabulary essential to success in any postsecondary pathway they may choose. Carly is excited about working with Bridges to Readiness to support students in achieving their academic goals on the ACT/SAT.

Joshua has been passionate about education since he was five years old, when he “helped” his mother teach preschool students. Since then, Joshua’s interest in education merged with his dedication to justice-oriented practices as he gained leadership experience while managing a youth empowerment program and later taught special education in biology & anatomy. As a team member at Bridges to Readiness, Joshua is most excited to connect with students as they explore postsecondary options that are aligned with their personal & professional goals. Joshua received a B.A. in Government & Education from Cornell University before earning a M.A. in Education Policy from Stanford University.

Madison is a student-centered and success-driven educator who has had the privilege to teach in a variety of settings. After earning her bachelor's degree and master's degree from Texas A&M University, Madison taught six different high school math courses at a residential treatment facility for students who were receiving neurological or neurobehavioral treatment. She then taught sixth through eighth grade math at a Title 1 middle school. Madison is committed to sharing her love of learning with students, and helping them to gain confidence in their academic abilities. When she is not tutoring, Madison enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids, going on hikes and enjoying the outdoors, and cheering on the Houston Astros.

Elizabeth has been passionate about postsecondary access ever since she participated in the Elon Academy college access program in high school. Through that experience she realized that access to higher education in the United States is inequitable and wanted to change that. Elizabeth received her B.A. in Public Policy with a minor in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.A. in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education. Elizabeth has worked in afterschool policy, youth workforce, and human resources. Elizabeth is excited to be helping Bridges to Readiness set up its operational structures.

Olivia is an energetic and engaged teacher. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Olivia has taught a wide range of students, and she has a great love for mathematics and enjoys assisting others to find their passion for it as well. She specializes in mathematics tutoring at any level and eager to help the BTR team with Operations.

Isabelle is a native Brazilian, who first moved to the United States as part of a cultural exchange program in 2017. She is married to Kevin Melnik, a current SAT Math Tutor on the BTR team. She is a licensed esthetician who currently runs her own small-business in beauty and skin care. Her past experience includes working as an administrative assistant in a Brazilian private school, where she focused primarily on bookkeeping and finances. She has also worked as a Recreation Coordinator at a hotel resort in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and is passionate about helping kids grow.

Ammar graduated in the top 5 percent of the Class of 2018 at Richardson High School, and in May 2022, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology with a minor in psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Ammar remained on the UTD Dean’s List throughout majority of his college career, maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a UTD Academic Excellence Scholar with Distinction and a Clark Research Scholar. Ammar is on track to join the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) and work towards his lifelong dream of becoming a physician. In the future, Ammar looks to pursue a career in academia, fulfilling his passions for teaching, mentorship, and research.