Spero (Hope) Academic LLC

first private, for fee STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) hands-on project learning lab for after school, home school, training available in Texas.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Education
  • Location Rockwall, TX, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded September 2014
  • Employees 6
  • Incorporation Type LLC

Company Summary

"the CORE" Learning Centers deliver hands-on project based learning into the after school and home school tutoring business market, putting technology in the hands of students/trainees in core disciplines of STEM. In addition to high achievement students, "the CORE" projects are especially effective with learning style differences, and attention disabilities. Monthly memberships are available in 2 hour block packages from 8 - 8 daily.

Team

  • Diane Lovejoy
    Master Facilitator

    PARTNER: MASTER TEACHER: Diane Lovejoy: 35 YEARS IN-CLASSROOM SCIENCE TEACHING EXPERIENCE.

    Highly seasoned science teacher possessing strong leadership qualities, resulting in the ability to apply innovative teaching methods and to deal with challenging behavior effectively. Incorporated Project Based Learning activities into lessons using technology to increase learning. Primarily responsible for curriculum development.

  • Partner: Learning Center Facilitator / Home School Community Coordinator

    For more than 16 years Dawn Ross participated in the home schooling community of Rockwall, TX. Not only did she home school her two daughters, but she also taught Co-op programs in Technology application. More recently she has been teaching in Public Schools as a certified Technology teacher in an outdated lab from our vendor, where she has personally revamped station offerings from 15 to 23, redesigning the curriculum. Dawn has an MBA,

  • Bill Montgomery, MSEE
    Partner: Technology Engineering Advisor

    Bill Montgomery has broad experience in electronic engineering systems, technology, science and mathematics. Bill has been awarded eight US patents for engineering. Bill has particular expertise in management of cross functional research, design and development engineering. Bill is a graduate engineer from Rice University, did his PhD coursework at Stanford, and is a Texas registered professional engineer with more than 40 years experience.

  • Partner, Business Development

    Eric Cade has a diverse background in teaching, donor development, international business, franchise work (Service Master), customer relations, and B2B sales in the textile industry. Graduate of Texas Christian University (Ft. Worth, TX) B.S.- Biology, Columbia International University (Columbia, SC) M. Div., Eric spent 10 years with his family in the country of Turkey, co-owning and operating a foreign capital company in Ankara.

  • Partner Marketing and Advertising

    Kevin was a design/advertising major in college from Texas A&M Commerce. Kevin worked 17.5 years with Medicos Orthopedics, an orthopedic focused medical supply company in management of sales teams eventually serving on their key management team. During this time he designed a specialty part for motorcycles, acquired a provisional patent, then successfully sold the company. Now he runs a successful health/wellness business alongside his wife.

Advisors

Previous Investors

  • Executive
    Eric Cade
    Partner Business Development
    Unconfirmed
    Bill Montgomery
    Partner: Technology advisor
    Unconfirmed
  • Kevin Weable
    Partner: Marketing and Advertising
    Unconfirmed

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