School and tests have changed, so we’re changing tutoring.

In the old days, big companies taught every student the same boilerplate strategies. There were only a few local options to choose from, and parents had to shuttle their kids to and from tutoring.

We founded ArborBridge to push the envelope.

We know that today’s students learn differently than they used to. That’s why we developed new algorithms, broke down the exams in revolutionary ways, hired the best tutors around the world, and integrated technology every step of the way.

The result? An unparalleled learning experience built for today’s families.

Get to know us.

Atlanta
Briana Gordon
Director of Tutoring

Briana Gordon

Director of Tutoring
Briana is dedicated to helping families navigate the test prep process with ease and data-driven effectiveness. A seasoned test prep expert who has worked in nearly every capacity of the industry for almost two decades, Briana studied at Cornell University before earning Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Atmospheric Science. Outside ArborBridge, she performs in an improv group and has also worked as a professional meteorologist.
New York
Erika Anclade
Erika Anclade
Program Manager

Erika Anclade

Program Manager
Erika believes in the balance of authority and compassion and loves to bring both to each of her programs. Working as a part-time and then full-time tutor at ArborBridge, Erika has years of experience collaborating with students and families and guiding them through the most difficult periods of their educational careers. Erika earned her Bachelor of Arts at Yale University and has acted off-Broadway and regionally as a Shakespearean and musical theatre performer.
Pittsburgh
Erin Ohsie-Frauenhofer
Director of Instruction

Erin Ohsie-Frauenhofer

Director of Instruction
As one of the highest-performing tutors in ArborBridge’s history, Erin coaches tutors and develops tools and trainings to disrupt old habits and empower new strengths. With a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University, Erin worked as a classroom teacher and student services director prior to joining ArborBridge in 2017. Her decade of success as an educator has prepared her to ensure that programs are tailored to individual students’ needs.
Long Island
Giovanna Giovanniello
Bookkeeper

Giovanna Giovanniello

Bookkeeper
Portland
Jess Hsu
Associate Director of Operations

Jess Hsu

Associate Director of Operations
Jess manages several of the core Operations systems that keep ArborBridge students up and running, including staffing, student testing, proctoring, materials, and more. Born and raised in Maine, Jess spent a stint in Los Angeles following her graduation from Skidmore College, where she earned her B.A. in Art History.
New York
Jordan Browne
Jordan Browne
Instruction Manager

Jordan Browne

Instruction Manager
A seasoned educator and test prep expert, Jordan has coached multiple students to perfect scores on both the SAT and ACT, experience he draws on to develop test prep curriculum and mentor other ArborBridge tutors. After graduating summa cum laude from Emerson College and earning his master’s degree from Columbia University, he was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to teach courses in literature and English rhetoric at the University of Montenegro. With nearly a decade of experience in test prep and higher education, Jordan is committed to helping students realize their full potential.
Tulsa
Laura Clark
Director of Tutoring — Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Laura Clark

Director of Tutoring — Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Laura works side-by-side with families and counselors to develop thoughtful, customized solutions for students around the world. She graduated cum laude from the University of Kansas, where she earned a degree in Strategic Communications. After working for several years in digital advertising, she completed her Master’s in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago, and then spent 5 years teaching English in Spain before joining the ArborBridge team.
New York
Megan Stubbendeck, PhD
Chief Executive Officer

Megan Stubbendeck, PhD

Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Megan Stubbendeck oversees all aspects of ArborBridge operations and helped to create our innovative curriculum. She has been part of the test prep industry since 2007 and has earned perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, and multiple AP exams. She earned her Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia, where she taught for 3 years in the History Department.
Tahlequah
Mindy Madewell-Baker
Head of Sales

Mindy Madewell-Baker

Head of Sales
Mindy Baker believes in the power of connection. As the Head of Sales at ArborBridge, her background in education and sales echo the same theme, connecting with and empowering others. To Mindy, there is nothing more exciting than seeing an ArborBridge student or partner reach their goals. In addition to celebrating their success, Mindy enjoys serving her community. She devotes her time to boards and committees such as the Lake Area United Way and Tahlequah Sports League. In her free time, she spends time with her family at sporting events, the lake, and she loves a good road trip.
Los Angeles
Morris Kohanfars
Morris Kohanfars
Director of Tutoring

Morris Kohanfars

Director of Tutoring
Morris has worked in the world of test prep and academia for well over a decade, allowing him the opportunity to provide essential instruction and design curriculum for the SAT, ACT, ISEE/SSAT, and AP sciences. Morris now uses that wide-ranging knowledge in test preparation to design customized programs for his students and families. Originally from California, Morris is a graduate of Georgetown University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Physiology and Biophysics.
London
Samuel Holley
Senior Program Manager

Samuel Holley

Senior Program Manager
Samuel provides guidance and compassionate support to relieve the stress of the test prep process and allow students and their families to thrive. With more than 7 years of experience in test prep, Samuel has personally taught over 500 students and has overseen programs for an additional 500. He graduated cum laude in Theology at Georgetown University, where he wrote an honors thesis about human flourishing—a passion he brings to his work at ArborBridge.
Berlin
Will Peterson
Director of Client Services

Will Peterson

Director of Client Services
Will is committed to making every tutoring experience nothing short of delightful. He worked extensively as a tutor at ArborBridge and elsewhere before transitioning to focus on client services, and is beloved by clients for his responsive, effective problem-solving and communication. Originally from California, Will is a graduate of Brown University, where he studied Comparative Literature.

Our values

Innovation

Transparency

Drive

Accountability

Team-first mindset

Compassion

Let’s reinvent test prep together.

Building the next generation of test prep is as exciting as it is rewarding, but we can’t do it alone.

Interested in joining our team?

Check out our open positions

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