My name is Lavitia Brider. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I received my master's degree in K-12 Studies in Education in 2009. I earned my teacher certifications in Core Subjects: Early Childhood - Grade 6, English Language Arts & Reading 4th - 8th grade, Special Education EC-12, and English as a Second Language. I have been a teacher/tutor at Best Brains- Keller for 6 years. I make sure my classroom provides students with structure, by defining routines that set students up for success. I am an ARD Facilitator in our local school district. I previously worked as a special education teacher with students with an Autism diagnosis.

I'm a wife and mom. In my free time, I enjoy yoga and I love butterflies!

I am Whitney Simpson. I have enjoyed teaching at the elementary level for the past 18 years. I currently work in a local school district as a Special Education Teacher where I teach a variety of students from PK-5th grade. I have a passion for working with students of all ages and ability levels and I enjoy helping every student make progress, maximizing their individual potential in all areas of their education. Having been a Best Brains tutor for over a year now, I have been able to see many students make great gains in both reading and math. I look forward to meeting with my students weekly and I desire to make their Best Brains experience enjoyable, productive and enriching.

As a full time teacher, part time tutor, wife and mother of 3 children, I stay very busy. I have a daughter in college and two teenage sons. I spend most of my free time watching my sons participate in football, basketball and baseball at a local high school and I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.

Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson is a dedicated and friendly educator with extensive experience teaching and mentoring students of all ages. With advanced degrees in Education and over 18 years of experience, she has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, high school principal, college professor, and tutor in math, English, and Abacus. Dr. Johnson is passionate about fostering literacy skills from kindergarten to 8th grade, collaborating with school leaders, and teaching courses at a local university on various educational topics. She also contributes to a national research study while finding immense joy in helping children across the country achieve "Aha!" moments in reading and math, making her work incredibly rewarding for students and parents.

My name is Heavyn-Symone Jones. I am the coding teacher for Best Brains-Keller. I have a passion for turning complex programming concepts into fun and easy lessons. As a child, I learned simple programming skills that have evolved over time. Now, I have 15 years of experience in coding/programming and tech. I use these skills to design/develop websites, software and apps. Technology and programming are my passion. My coding students start with computer basics. We build upon foundational coding skills with advanced coding concepts. Whether it’s using real-world examples or gamifying coding challenges, I endeavor to make the skill of “learning to code” an exciting adventure. I am dedicated to going above and beyond to make sure each student understands the material. Your child will be inspired, challenged, and most importantly, encouraged to have fun!

Join your child in our coding class and unlock your child’s full potential as a future coder/programmer.

My name is Dr. Syreeta Palmer. I am an elementary educator, and researcher. I joined our Best Brains Keller family as an online teacher in 2020, at the height of the pandemic. I continue to work with our online students engaging them in the same depths of learning as our in-person students. My goal is to maximize individual student performance, share my love for learning and instill a sense of self-worth among all students. I am a mother of two who enjoys spending time with my family, writing, gardening and traveling.

Kathryn Smith, a highly experienced educator who has a passion for teaching. With eight years of teaching experience, Kathryn has honed her skills in guiding students to success. Armed with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for fostering learning in diverse subjects. Kathryn has certifications in 4th to 8th-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies, EC-6 Core Subjects, and ESL reflecting her dedication ensuring every student receives quality education tailored to their needs. With Kathryn at the helm, students can expect a nurturing and enriching learning environment where academic growth and linguistic proficiency flourish.