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Brad Martz

Brad is an experienced educator from Seattle, Washington, certified to teach Mathematics for grades 4–12 and Music for grades K–12. With a broad academic background and a love of learning, Brad is well-versed in multiple subject areas. He has been married for 32 years and is a proud father of two grown children and a grandfather to a beautiful granddaughter.

His hobbies reflect both his intellectual and creative sides, including jazz piano, chess, math history, teaching piano, and even some fun with Call of Duty Mobile.

Brad believes deeply in the power of mathematics to unlock understanding about the world around us. He says:

"I think the most basic unit of logic is contained in mathematics. It’s the physics of the universe—a beautiful subject built on layers of concepts that allow us to model situations limited only by our imagination. The problems it can solve are amazing and endless. You and I are only held back by our inability to imagine the learning path. Chase knowledge about what you’re curious about."

Throughout his teaching career, Brad has worked with students at all levels of math. His experience includes:

• Elementary Math: Number concepts, classification, percents, fractions, decimals

• Middle School Math: General Math, 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra

• High School Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry I & II, and Trigonometry

Brad encourages students to ask questions, think deeply, and explore math as a language of logic and discovery.

Antonieta Martinez

Antonieta is an experienced educator based in Acworth, Georgia. Originally from Valparaíso, Chile, she brings both passion and cultural insight to her work as a Spanish language instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is deeply committed to helping students build their Spanish language skills while developing an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Currently, Antonieta serves as a middle and high school facilitator, where she finds great joy in watching her students grow in confidence as they learn a new language.

Outside of the classroom, Antonieta enjoys playing the guitar, watching movies, and, most of all, spending quality time with her family and her beloved furry companion, Jojo.

Terri Woodward

Terri is an experienced educator from Marietta, Georgia, with over 15 years in the field of education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and is certified in Special Education (P–12).

Terri has taught all core subjects through 8th grade and is also qualified to teach high school geometry. Her current focus is on transition support for students moving from high school to post-secondary opportunities, including college, trade schools, and a variety of free training programs available in several states.

She is especially passionate about supporting students with IEPs and those who are uncertain about their next steps after high school. Terri believes in empowering students to discover paths that align with their interests and strengths. Terri says,

“If your student has an IEP or is struggling to find direction after high school, feel free to reach out—I’d love to help them explore their options.”

Lisa Tooke

Lisa is an experienced educator from Hainesville, Illinois. Since 2007, she has homeschooled her two daughters—her youngest is now completing her final year of high school, and her eldest is set to graduate from the University of Florida in December with a degree in Educational Studies. Her husband serves as the Code Enforcement Director for their county and has spent much of his career as an urban planner.

With over 25 years of diverse teaching experience, Lisa has worked in both public and private school settings. She holds multiple Illinois educator and administrative licenses and previously taught in Wisconsin early in her career. In addition, she spent four years teaching online as a reading and math instructor and currently teaches in an online setting across whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one formats.

Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and a second Master's in Educational Leadership. She also holds endorsements in middle-level education, social science, and English language arts. Throughout her career, she has served in several leadership and instructional roles, including Curriculum Specialist, Social Science and Science Teacher, and English Language Arts Instructor for grades 5–8.

Above all, Lisa is driven by a passion for making a difference in the lives of students—no matter where or how she teaches.

Giancarlo Fruzzetti

Giancarlo Fruzzetti is originally from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville University in 1997 and later completed additional studies at Jacksonville State University. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education with a focus on Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida.

Before entering the field of education, Giancarlo worked in the chemical industry. He has now been teaching for eight years, bringing both his real-world experience and passion for learning into the classroom.

Outside of teaching, Giancarlo is an avid motorsports enthusiast. He enjoys racing sports cars with SCCA and similar groups, and owns several vintage vehicles. Whether as a participant or a spectator, he regularly attends car shows and automotive events.

Tom Buchen

Tom worked in the entertainment industry in NYC & LA for over 15 years, primarily as an actor, director, producer (mostly in theater), casting director, and talent agent. He has been teaching & tutoring for 19 years. He's certified to teach English, Economics, American & World History, Political Science/American Government, Geography, Journalism/Yearbook, and Drama at the high school level, and English, Film, Philosophy, and Humanities at the College level. He loves reading books & watching movies. He lives in historic Tombstone, Arizona—the legendary site of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral—with his three dogs, Rusty, Slash, and Mykita. Tom says, "I strive to make learning fun, interesting, and relevant by connecting lessons to real life and finding ways to keep students engaged!"