About Our Team
Learning Lab teachers, tutors, and staff are professionals who possess excellent credentials, a passion for teaching and learning, and total dedication to helping each student succeed in school and in life.
From specific subjects to organization and time management, our staff teach skills, strategies, and concepts that are conducive to academic and life success.
Ryan Mathis, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Senior Director
Learning Lab Nashville
Gateway Academy Nashville
Maurie Ponder, M.Ed.
Director After-School Educational Services
Learning Lab Nashville
Blair Powers
Senior Director
Learning Lab Brentwood
Gateway Academy Brentwood
Ashley Dugger-Lauer, M.Ed.
Director After-School Educational Services
Learning Lab Brentwood
Dr. Tera Bradley, Ph.D., NCSP, HSP
Director of Educational Assessments
Learning Lab Nashville
Learning Lab Brentwood
Michelle Reed, M.Ed.
Learning Specialist
Gateway Academy Brentwood