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Meet Our Team
Our incredible team is highly trained to provide exceptional and individualized instruction to meet each learner’s unique learning style.
Shelly South, M.Ed.
Secondary Learning and Education Specialist and owner of Beyond Academics
Shelly South is a Bend, Oregon based educational specialist who has worked with kids for 20 years. She brings experience in providing specialized instruction in the area of science based reading instruction and meaningful learning. She believes that building positive connections with students is the key to helping them learn.
Holly Dierdorff, M.A.
Holly is a current high school Spanish teacher with over 20 years of experience working with middle and high school students. She enjoys working with secondary students to improve their academic skill set, helping them have a more successful and enjoyable middle and high school experience. We are so lucky to have her on board!
Heather Ashley, M.Ed.
Learning Specialist and Director of Beyond Academics
Heather Ashley is an accomplished Learning & Child Development Specialist. She has 20 years of experience working with children and their families. Heather has extensive experience and knowledge in the area of science-based reading, writing, and math instruction. Heather is dedicated, intuitive, and passionate about helping students understand their individual learning styles.