Meet Our Team

Your AIM Evaluators

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    Sofia Garza

    Licensed Psychological Associate

  • Wendy Smartt

    School Psychologist/Licensed Psychological Associate

  • Amber Collins

    School Psychologist/Licensed Psychological Associate

Your AIM Mentors

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    Brenda Vanek

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Texas State University, Bachelors in Mathematics
    • 20+ years of experience teaching/tutoring

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    Charissa Bailey

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelors of Science in Biology, St. Edward's University
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD), UT McGovern School of Medicine
    • Bachelors of Science in Nursing, anticipated 2027
    • 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience in math and science

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    Lara K. Ellis

    AIM Learning Center Executive Director of College Advising & Tutoring

    • Trinity University, BS in Biology, Minor in French
    • 10+ years of Tutoring Experience
    • Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association
    • Member, TX Association for College Admission Counseling

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    Dawn Fenerty

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • University of the Incarnate Word, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and Early Elementary Education
    • Certified Self Contained PK-6, Elementary PK-6, ESL
    • 20+ years of teaching experience

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  • Franklin Brantley

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from The University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Master's degree in Mathematics from The University of Texas at San Antonio
    • 20+ years Tutoring/Teaching Experience in Math at college level

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    Giani Crow

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelor's in Applied Learning and Development at University of Texas in Austin
    • Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Texas at Arlington
    • 16+ years of teaching experience

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  • Grant Hanson

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelor's degree in History from University of North Texas
    • 4 years of teaching History in a museum setting

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    Jaye Constanzo

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the University of Texas
    • Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature from Texas State University
    • Teaching/Tutoring Experience: 8 years of high school English
    • Teaching Certificate: English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 7-12

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  • Jose Palacios

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelors in Math from UTSA
    • Masters in Data Analytics and Masters in Math Education both from UTSA
    • 6 years Tutoring/4 years Teaching Experience

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    Julie Kelly

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • B.A. in Special Education K-12 from Harding University
    • Masters in Special Education from University of Memphis
    • Cumberland University Plus 45 with emphasis in reading and literary
    • Teaching experience: 10+ years in elementary education, includes experience with special education and RTI (response to intervention)

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    Julia Ogden

    AIM Learning Center College Advisor

    • BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas

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    Justin Felux

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Masters degree in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Classroom Experience: 16 years teaching history

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  • Katie Smith

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Trinity University, BS in Chemistry and Neuroscience
    • Trinity University, Master of Arts in Teaching
    • Texas Standard Teaching Certificate
    • 7+ years of education experience

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    Lisa Fairall

    AIM Learning Center College Advisor

    • Bachelors in Elementary Education from Illinois State University
    • 30 years of experience in education

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    Linda Henderson

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Associate of Science from Collin College
    • 20 years of homeschool teaching experience
    • 7 years of math tutoring experience

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  • Martha Sue Monroe

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education K-8 from University of North Texas
    • Master's degree in Special Education from Texas Woman's University
    • 20+ years Tutoring/Teaching Experience in K-12 reading, writing, and math

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  • Michael Marino

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelors in English, University of Texas Pan American
    • Bachelors in Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Masters in History, University of Texas Pan American
    • 20+ years Tutoring/Teaching Experience in History and English, all grade levels

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    Patricia Reck

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Masters of Arts- Curriculum and Instruction
    • Master of Arts-Children's Literature, Simmons University
    • Classroom Experience: 22 years in early childhood & elementary grades

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    Robert Diyashev

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Business Administration from University of Texas at San Antonio (anticipated May 2026)

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    Sarah C. Hammargren

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Trinity University, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Ed.
    • Certificates: Texas Teaching Certificate Early Childhood- 6th grade
    • 10+ years of teaching, tutoring, and homeschool experience

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    Susana Tablada

    AIM Learning Center Mentor

    • Bachelors in Spanish with a Minor in Literature from University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Master of Education in Leadership and Technology from Lamar University
    • Tutoring Experience: 15 years in Spanish and English

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