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

Ana Vela
Instructional Coach- Spanish Immersion, Outdoor Exploration

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

Angie Gehrt
Occupational Therapist, Owner of The Nature of Neurodiversity

Anna Quarles
Literacy Specialist, Wilson Certified Dyslexia Therapist

Melissa Ciesla
Yoga and Drama Specialist

Shally Mendez
Academic Coach

Amy Andino
Description

Lindsay Fricke
Co-Owner, Academic Coach, Instructional Coach

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

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

Laura Shumate, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner of Stars Align Therapy

Gabrielle Kube
Academic Coach

Nicole D. Smith, M.S. CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner of Rooted Integrative Speech Therapy Center

Ms. Melissa of Musikgarten
Description

Sarah Clark
Academic Coach, Math Specialist, Curriculum Expert

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

Dawn Thomas
Instructional Coach - Literacy Specialist

Tammy Alt
College Counselor and Owner of Generation One

Domonique Lewis
Educational Therapist, Owner of Lewis Educational Therapy & Services

Talia Blackburn
Instructional Coach - Music and Yoga Specialist

Sheree Rodgers
Life & Mom Coach

Rachel Burgess
Occupational Therapist