About

Learning Well With Evolved Education

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Evolved Education represents a new kind of school placement, tutoring and guidance company. We are for parents who want the best education for our children as well as the fullest life.

Our goal: to position each child we work with to learn well — so they can then go on to live well.

We realize our philosophy through a robust menu of resources and services, delivered by a deep bench of credentialed, experienced, approachable professionals. And since educating a child means enlisting the whole family, we open our doors and welcome in every member of a child’s world.

No matter how great or minimal your need — whether you’re looking for an entire support system, a quick check-in or something in between — we have the staff, the experience and the know-how to resolve your questions and help your child get the most from these early years.

We are Evolved Education. And we can’t wait to work with you.

About

Learning Well With Evolved Education

people collaborating

Evolved Education represents a new kind of school placement, tutoring and guidance company. We are for parents who want the best education for our children as well as the fullest life.

Our goal: to position each child we work with to learn well — so they can then go on to live well.

We realize our philosophy through a robust menu of resources and services, delivered by a deep bench of credentialed, experienced, approachable professionals. And since educating a child means enlisting the whole family, we open our doors and welcome in every member of a child’s world.

No matter how great or minimal your need — whether you’re looking for an entire support system, a quick check-in or something in between — we have the staff, the experience and the know-how to resolve your questions and help your child get the most from these early years.

We are Evolved Education. And we can’t wait to work with you.

Meet the Experts

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Mary Miele

Founder of Evolved Education Company & Evolved Professional
CEO, Author, Speaker
Education Expert
Advocate
Creator of Integrated Executive Function Coaching
Permanently Certified Special Education Teacher N-12
BA and MSEd New York University
Learning Specialist
School Placement Advisor
Education Consultant
College Counselor
Agent of British Council

A Message From Mary
We are committed to the idea that an earned reward is twice as gratifying as one that is foregone. That hard work exerted in the overcoming of obstacles will equip a student for higher education and a richer life. That information is acquired from the world but integrity is built from within. That wonder and imagination should stand alongside rigor and achievement as pillars of a child’s upbringing. And that the education of a single student is a group project requiring a circle of devoted adults.

Evolved Education undertakes its placement, tutoring and guidance efforts with the well-being of the whole child in mind, supported by our team of experienced education experts.

Meet the Experts

mary miele photo and signature

Mary Miele

Founder of Evolved Education Company & Evolved Professional CEO, Author, Speaker Education Expert Advocate Creator of Integrated Executive Function Coaching Permanently Certified Special Education Teacher N-12 BA and MSEd New York University Learning Specialist School Placement Advisor Education Consultant College Counselor Agent of British Council​

A Message From Mary
We are committed to the idea that an earned reward is twice as gratifying as one that is foregone. That hard work exerted in the overcoming of obstacles will equip a student for higher education and a richer life. That information is acquired from the world but integrity is built from within. That wonder and imagination should stand alongside rigor and achievement as pillars of a child’s upbringing. And that the education of a single student is a group project requiring a circle of devoted adults.

Evolved Education undertakes its placement, tutoring and guidance efforts with the well-being of the whole child in mind,

We are committed to the idea that an earned reward is twice as gratifying as one that is foregone. That hard work exerted in the overcoming of obstacles will equip a student for higher education and a richer life. That information is acquired from the world but integrity is built from within. That wonder and imagination should stand alongside rigor and achievement as pillars of a child’s upbringing. And that the education of a single student is a group project requiring a circle of devoted adults.

Evolved Education undertakes its placement, tutoring and guidance efforts with the well-being of the whole child in mind, supported by our team of experienced education experts.

Becky Reback

Head of Assessment Services. School Placement Advisor

Becky@evolveded.com

BS Indiana University 
MSEd Hunter College  
NY State Permanent Teaching Certificate of Special Education N-6

Becky Reback

With her background in special education, Becky can support and educate parents through the school placement process for students with learning needs as well as general education in nursery through high school. She also oversees students assessment, understanding about each students individual profile in order to help optimize their learning.

Picture of Amy Nathan smiling at the camera.

Amy Nathan

Head of Tutoring and Test Preparation Services

Amy@evolveded.com

BA University of Wisconsin
MA Columbia University, Teachers College 
NY State Permanent Teaching Certificate English 7-12 

Amy Nathan

Amy brings over a decade of experience teaching upper elementary, middle, and high school students. With a background in teaching reading and writing to students with language-based learning disabilities and curriculum development, Amy uses evidence-based approaches and multisensory instruction in her teaching. She oversees tutoring, appreciating each client’s needs and matching them with the best-fit tutor.

Randi Dumont

Co-Head of School Placement Advisement Services, Specializing in Middle, High and Boarding School Placement

Randi@evolveded.com

BA Middlebury College 
MSEd University of Southern Maine
AET Associate Member
 

Randi Dumont

Randi facilitates the school placement process with an expertise in holistic advisement, as a result of her observations working in a multifaceted educator/coach /enrollment manager role. Randi's depth of admissions and mentorship experience give her the unique ability to equip both students and parents with the tools to navigate any school placement process.

Caitlin Hasson

Co-Head of School Placement Advisement, Specializing in Nursery and Kindergarten Elementary School Placement

Caitlin@evolveded.com

BA Boston College
MA Columbia University, Teachers College 

Caitlin Hasson

Caitlin Hasson helps guide families through education planning and the school placement process for both public and private schools in the Tri-State Area. She brings her experience from the classroom and the admissions realm into her work, ensuring that families and students feel supported and gain admission to their best fit schools.

Meredith Bluestine

Head of Evolved Parenting, Parent Educator

Meredithbluestine @evolveded.com

BA George Washington University
MS New York University

Meredith Bluestine

Meredith brings her compassion, knowledge, and extensive real-world experience to support parents as they navigate the parenting journey. She has advocated to Congress in Washington, D.C. on behalf of children with mental health issues in conjunction with NATSAP. She is a graduate of both George Washington University and New York University.

Ella Pennington

Billing and HR Administrator

ella@evolveded.com

Ella Pennington

Maintaining organization and support behind the scenes, Ella ensures that EEC’s operations run smoothly. Ella manages aspects of client onboarding, invoicing, and human relations.

Sophie Roberts

School Placement Advisor, Writing Specialist

Sophie@evolveded.com

BA Trinity College

Sophie Roberts

Sophie brings her extensive background in writing and marketing and her experience within independent and public schools to her school placement work. She has consulted for diverse organizations, government-funded initiatives, and private-sector campaigns across the US. Sophie was the lead copywriter for NYC & Company for 10 years and prior to that was in publicity at Random House. She is a graduate of Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn and Trinity College.
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Liza Steele

School Placement Advisor

Liza@evolveded.com

BA Columbia University 
Master of International Affairs Columbia University
PhD Princeton University

Liza Steele

Liza is a tenured professor with over a decade of teaching experience. She has four Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. from Princeton. She is passionate about helping every child find a school where they will thrive. Dr. Steele’s specialties include bilingual and multilingual education, public and private options for gifted children, and the International Baccalaureate program.

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Stacey Duchak

School Placement Advisor

Stacey@evolveded.com

BA Boston College 
MEd Concordia University 

Stacey Duchak

Stacey uses her passion for education and building relationships to help families navigate the N-12 school placement process in New Jersey and New York City. As a former nursery school,  elementary school and special educator in NYC, Stacey emphasizes the importance of supporting the whole child, both in academic and social-emotional needs, when choosing the perfect school.

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Becky Reback

Head of Assessment Services. School Placement Advisor

Becky@evolveded.com

BS Indiana University 
MSEd Hunter College  
NY State Permanent Teaching Certificate of Special Education N-6

Becky Reback

With her background in special education, Becky can support and educate parents through the school placement process for students with learning needs as well as general education in nursery through high school. She also oversees students assessment, understanding about each students individual profile in order to help optimize their learning.

Picture of Amy Nathan smiling at the camera.

Amy Nathan

Head of Tutoring and Test Preparation Services

Amy@evolveded.com

BA University of Wisconsin
MA Columbia University, Teachers College 
NY State Permanent Teaching Certificate English 7-12 

Amy Nathan

Amy brings over a decade of experience teaching upper elementary, middle, and high school students. With a background in teaching reading and writing to students with language-based learning disabilities and curriculum development, Amy uses evidence-based approaches and multisensory instruction in her teaching. She oversees tutoring, appreciating each client’s needs and matching them with the best-fit tutor.

Randi Dumont

Co-Head of School Placement Advisement Services, Specializing in Middle, High and Boarding School Placement

Randi@evolveded.com

BA Middlebury College 
MSEd University of Southern Maine
AET Associate Member

Randi Dumont

Randi's depth of experience in admissions includes interviewing 200 prospective families and reviewing over 400 applications per admission cycle. Her mentoring approach draws from CASEL’s five core social and learning competencies as well as the evidence-based, metacognitive framework, "structured SELF-questioning". Randi facilitates the school placement process with an expertise in holistic advisement.

 

Caitlin Hasson

Co-Head of School Placement Advisement, Specializing in Nursery and Kindergarten Elementary School Placement

Caitlin@evolveded.com

BA Boston College
MA Columbia University, Teachers College 

Caitlin Hasson

Caitlin Hasson helps guide families through education planning and the school placement process for both public and private schools in the Tri-State Area. She brings her experience from the classroom and the admissions realm into her work, ensuring that families and students feel supported and gain admission to their best fit schools.

Meredith Bluestine

Head of Evolved Parenting, Parent Educator

Meredithbluestine @evolveded.com

BA George Washington University
MS New York University

Meredith Bluestine

Meredith brings her compassion, knowledge, and extensive real-world experience to support parents as they navigate the parenting journey. She has advocated to Congress in Washington, D.C. on behalf of children with mental health issues in conjunction with NATSAP. She is a graduate of both George Washington University and New York University.

Ella Pennington

Billing and HR Administrator

ella@evolveded.com

 

Ella Pennington

Maintaining organization and support behind the scenes, Ella ensures that EEC’s operations run smoothly. Ella manages aspects of client onboarding, invoicing, and human relations.

Sophie Roberts

School Placement Advisor, Writing Specialist

Sophie@evolveded.com

BA Trinity College

Sophie Roberts

Sophie brings her extensive background in writing and marketing and her experience within independent and public schools to her school placement work. She has consulted for diverse organizations, government-funded initiatives, and private-sector campaigns across the US. Sophie was the lead copywriter for NYC & Company for 10 years and prior to that was in publicity at Random House. She is a graduate of Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn and Trinity College.

Picture of Liza Steele Smiling at camera

Liza Steele

School Placement Advisor

Liza@evolveded.com

BA Columbia University 
Master of International Affairs Columbia University
PhD Princeton University

Liza Steele

Liza is a tenured professor with over a decade of teaching experience. She has four Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. from Princeton. She is passionate about helping every child find a school where they will thrive. Dr. Steele’s specialties include bilingual and multilingual education, public and private options for gifted children, and the International Baccalaureate program.

headshot of Stacey Duchak

Stacey Duchak

School Placement Advisor

Stacey@evolveded.com

BA Boston College 
MEd Concordia University 

Stacey Duchak

Stacey uses her passion for education and building relationships to help families navigate the N-12 school placement process in New Jersey and New York City. As a former nursery school,  elementary school and special educator in NYC, Stacey emphasizes the importance of supporting the whole child, both in academic and social-emotional needs, when choosing the perfect school.

Spencer Moravek

Executive Functioning Specialist

Content Area Tutor

Test Preparation Tutor

 

 

Spencer Moravek

Mentoring and empowering each and every one of his students to be their very best – holistically. Spencer digs deep with students and wants them to have an understanding of their brains, their emotions, and their strategies in order to evolve them into successful, confident learners who grab at the opportunity to use their strengths.

Taulant Ibraj

Executive Functioning & Writing Specialist

Test Preparation Tutor

 

Taulant Ibraj

Taulant specializes in reading and writing remediation, math instruction, and test preparation. In the area of writing, his lesson plans are fundamentally constructed using SRSD (self-regulated strategy development) principles. Taulant has taught the verbal and math sections for the ISEE (lower/middle/upper), SSAT, SHSAT, CTP-5, NYS Public School Exams, and SAT.

Join Our Team

Are you a talented, committed, and passionate education professional? Consider joining our team.

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Hiring

Hiring for January 2024.

School Placement Advisor with Admissions Experience, US or Abroad Experience Welcome

Math and Writing Specialists

Pay varies between $165/hr – 290/hr and part time salaries $30K-50K annually

Email resume to ella@evolveded.com.

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