Our Team
We are a collaborative team of international educators, language therapists, and school psychologists dedicated to academic advocacy. Together, we provide the personalized guidance and specialized strategies global students need to thrive.
Evan Wilson
Evan brings over twenty years of experience as an international educator, mentor, and former youth advocate attorney. A graduate of Harvard University and the Washington College of Law, he specializes in guiding global students through advanced high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, and writing. As a Foreign Service spouse, he is deeply dedicated to helping families seamlessly navigate complex academic transitions.
Alex Schumann
Alex has spent nearly twenty years supporting adolescents and young adults across the fields of education and mental health. A Tufts University graduate with a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, she specializes in executive functioning, ADHD parent coaching, and academic writing. She is deeply dedicated to helping middle school, high school, and college students build the practical tools, confidence, and study skills needed to overcome unique learning challenges.
Vanessa Benedetti
Vanessa is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) holding a Master of Education from Marymount University and a BA from Middlebury College. As a lifelong third-culture kid and veteran Foreign Service spouse, she specializes in providing diagnostic, structured literacy interventions for students navigating learning differences across global communities. She delivers specialized dyslexia therapy, executive functioning coaching, and essential study skills to build lasting academic independence.
Nazia Quraishi
Nazia is a STEM educator and former organic chemist for Merck and GE Healthcare in the US and UK. She holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Barnard College and is pursuing a Master’s in Distance Education. Having taught math and science in Maryland schools and launched Kennedy High School's IB Chemistry program, she excels at bridging theoretical concepts with test success. As a foreign service community member, Nazia brings firsthand insight to supporting global student transitions. She teaches chemistry (through IB HL), physics, math, and Urdu.
Sabrina Huffman Cohn
Sabrina holds a Master of Arts in French Studies from American University and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, drawing on a twenty-year career in international development at The World Bank. Having spent decades traveling and working across Francophone West Africa and Eastern Europe, she has transitioned her global expertise back to her lifelong passion for education. She specializes in teaching French language and literature across all levels, from beginners through advanced AP, Dual Enrollment, and IB French curricula.
Greg Heubner
Greg is a bilingual school psychologist with over a decade of experience providing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, academic monitoring, and counseling across the Washington, D.C. area. A former Peace Corps volunteer, his extensive background spanning both public schools and private practice, giving him a deep expertise in special education laws and strategic IEP planning. He specializes in delivering expert consultations and behavioral insights to help global families and educators navigate learning differences, mental health challenges, and tailored student support.