Meet the educators
INSPIRUS CURRICULA IS EXPERTLY CRAFTED BY ITS brilliant TEAM of EDUCATORS, all WITH An unparalleled passion for SHARing THEIR WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, experience, AND love FOR TEACHING
STEPHANIE SOICHER
Stephanie Soicher is a Montessori-trained certified teacher. For the past 15 years, Stephanie has taught in tribal and public schools, homeschool co-ops. and Montessori classrooms. Stephanie loves working with students and creating engaging lessons that meet their diverse needs. Her passion for design creation led her to earn a Master's degree in instructional design. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys going camping with her family, gardening, and visiting historical and cultural sites such as Mesa Verde and Bandelier National Monument.
LEILA KURMAN
Leila is a passionate educator focused on creating inclusive, diverse educational experiences for all children. Leila earned her Masters of Arts in teaching and was invited to present her Master's research project findings at the 2015 EdMedia World Conference. She has taught elementary school in the United States and multiple countries in Latin America. Leila also taught English and worked as a teacher trainer in Nicaragua as a Peace Corps Volunteer. In her free time, Leila loves to surf, hike, and enjoy nature in any way that she can!
MONIQUE GARDNER
Monique Gardner, a valuable contributor of Inspirus educational materials, is a graduate of Marquette University, earning her master’s in higher education. Currently, Monique attends the University of Arizona, working toward her MBA. In addition to her many degrees, Monique has been a licensed Florida realtor since 2016, and she and her husband buy and hold real estate and enjoy the short-term rental industry as well. In her spare time, Monique loves to travel, read, and be physically active.
Dori gomes
Dori Gomes, writer and associate editor for Inspirus, not only brings her linguistic experience to the forefront but utilizes her experience in education and homeschooling to craft pertinent, modern materials for the company. Having taught at every level from kindergarten to college, she shares an unprecedented level of wisdom and passion with Inspirus. Dori is married to her college sweetheart, Josh. Together, they have three wonderful children.
keonna scott
Keonna Scott, curriculum creator for Inspirus, is a faith-driven professional that enjoys creating high-level curricula for a range of learners. As a best-selling author, experienced self-publisher, and seasoned course creator, Keonna embodies creativity and knowledge at its finest. Keonna is a homeschool mama and traveling basketball wife that loves exploring new cultures and connecting with women to create and sustain lasting, fruitful relationships.