About our teachers
Ms. Sara and Ms. Ira, two sisters with a passion for teaching, have over 16 years of experience in the educational field. They have developed a unique and engaging approach to enhancement virtual classes. Now, with the addition of their newest teacher, Mr. Jeremiah, who brings 14 years of expertise in secondary mathematics and advanced placement courses, their team is even more equipped to provide efficient and impactful learning experiences.
Find out more about your student's teachers here!
Ms. Ira
Meet the early achievers' teacher, Ms. Ira! She has been a teacher for the past 16 years. Ms. Ira has taught preschool, particularly pre-k, at churches around Dunwoody GA and also in South Korea and Maryland. After spending so many years teaching preschool, Ms. Ira decided to start an after school tutoring class teaching phonics to students after realizing so many pre-k students were interested in reading. From there, Ms. Ira has grown her class to also include math. In the past 8 years of "Ms. Ira's Early Achievers" which is now Accelerated Achievers Academy has taught hundreds of students throughout Georgia and in other states
around the US!
Ms. Ira graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in women's studies and international affairs. After working for several years, Ms. Ira then obtained a masters degree in education from the University of Maryland. Eventually, Ms. Ira hopes to get a phD in a field. It's never too late!
Ms. Ira currently resides in Dunwoody Georgia with a dog named Gigi. Ms Ira loves spending time with her friends, family and her many nieces and nephews! Ms. Ira's main hobby is to stay active and that includes weight-lifting, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yoga and breakdancing.
Ms. Sara
Ms. Sara has over 16 years of experience teaching and working with elementary students, including roles in Georgia Public Schools, International Schools, and as an Assistant Director of a preschool.
Now in her 8th year with Accelerated Achievers Academy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for education. Ms. Sara holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Education from Georgia State University. She lives in Woodstock, Georgia, with her husband, their 2-year-old son, Christian, and their Yorkshire Terrier, Marlowe.
Outside of teaching, Ms. Sara enjoys exploring history and philosophy, tackling DIY projects, thrifting for antiques, exercising at Orange Theory Fitness, and hiking. She is dedicated to creating confident, persistent problem solvers for the future.
Mr. Jeremiah
Mr. Jeremiah holds a Bachelor’s degree earned in 2009 and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary Mathematics. As a certified teacher in both Texas and Georgia, with additional certification to teach gifted students, he brings 14 years of experience in
middle school education.
Mr. Jeremiah's roles have included serving as a secondary math classroom teacher and as a campus math department chair. He has taught advanced placement courses for many years, consistently helping his students achieve top-level passing rates on state exams.
A former basketball player with a lifelong love for math, Mr. Jeremiah's passion is helping students maximize their abilities and reach their full potential, both academically and personally. He believes that with the right support and encouragement, every student
can achieve great things.
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