Providers
Melissa Calcara Mendez
Founder & Teacher
Melissa is a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has 5 years of teaching experience spanning from kindergarten to 4th grade. Melissa specializes in the exciting realms of math and science up to the 12th grade. Notably, Melissa was a distinguished Teacher of the Year Finalist for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Trevor Reynolds
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator
Trevor is deeply passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, whether through counseling, mentoring, or tutoring. His goal is to empower them to overcome both personal and academic challenges, reminding them that growth is a personal journey—there’s no "right" timeline for change, and he is there to support them at their own pace.
Michael Mendez, MA LPC
Counselor
Michael's populations are kids aged 4 to 17, adults, and couples. He sees clients on weekends, and his caseload typically consists of 70% youth and 30% adults. The client gender breakdown is also 70/30, with men and boys as the majority. His approaches are based on the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Meghan Petrosky
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator
Meghan's teaching philosophy is rooted in mutual respect and a commitment to positively impacting her students and the community. Meghan has taught academic and social-emotional skills through an online platform that emphasizes goal-setting, reflection, and Habits of Success. Math and Writing are her strongest subjects, and she finds creative ways to make Math approachable, using vocabulary chants and songs to simplify challenging concepts.
Kimi Cain, M.Ed.
Cognitive & Emotional Facilitator, Teacher
Kimi has a diverse background in education that spans over 30 years. Her experience ranges from elementary teaching (2nd through 4th grade) to school counseling at all levels (elementary to high school). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services, an Elementary Education certification, a Master's degree in Education, and a Master's degree in School Counseling.