Meet The Team
Meet The Director
Mrs. Kenyatta Smith- EdS
Academic Tutoring Academy fosters a learning environment that ignites elementary students' passion for learning. With my personalized touch and over 22 years of teaching experience, I utilize the most current and effective learning strategies that challenge, motivate, and support positive student outcomes. I believe in empowering students with the study skills and learning resources they need to achieve academic success. Since 2002, I have helped students to maximize their academic potential and excel across the curriculum. Through my individualized and stress-free approach, I have perfected a method of teaching that yields serious results. Don’t believe me? Enroll and discover the immediate difference a tutor can make.
Mrs. Kenyatta Smith- EdS
Elementary Education P-5
Middle Grades (4-8): ELA, Math, Science, Social Science
Gifted Endorsed
Meet Diondra Douse
Academic Tutoring Academy is excited to welcome Diondra Douse! Ms. Douse is a Georgia certified educator with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction K-12 and a graduate certificate in Special Education. Ms. Douse specializes in tutoring elementary education students of all ability levels. With 20 years of teaching experience, Ms. Douse is passionate and confident in helping students acquire an in-depth understanding across the curriculum. She is an experienced tutor who utilizes an interactive approach to teaching while providing personalized instruction and guidance to help students reach their full potential. Ms. Douse is dedicated to helping Academic Tutoring Academy's students achieve their academic goals and excel in their studies.
Ms. Diondra Douse-M.A.
Elementary Education P-5
Middle Grades (4-8): ELA
ESOL Certified
Meet Jennifer Dennis
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Dennis to our dedicated team of ATA tutors! Ms. Dennis is a Georgia certified educator with 20 plus years of teaching experience in both private and public education. Most notably, Ms. Dennis is a knowledgeable Phonics Instructor with a strong understanding of phonemic awareness and early literacy strategies essential for literacy development.
​Ms. Dennis is supportive and motivates students to build confidence in their abilities. She is patient and
understands students often need time to fully grasp new concepts. We are beyond happy she chose to be part of our mission. We are excited to see the amazing things Ms. Dennis will accomplish as a member of our tutoring team!
Ms. Jennifer Dennis
Bachelor in Early Childcare
Elementary Education P-5
Meet LeFran Mister
Please help us welcome LeFran Mister to the ATA team! Ms. Mister is a dedicated and compassionate Georgia certified educator with 20 years experience. Her belief is when given intentional academic instruction and intervention strategies every student has the potential to learn. Ms. Mister specializes in meeting students where they are to address specific learning targets. She creates a learning environment that encourages students to achieve their academic goals. As a proponent of literacy education, we are confident Ms. Mister will instill in ATA students a love for reading as she supports them through the complex art of reading fluency and comprehension.
Ms. LeFran Mister M.A.Ed
Elementary Education P-5
Reading Specialist K-12
Meet Lauren Fraundorf
We are proud Lauren Fraundorf has joined our ATA team as a mathematics and literacy instructor. Ms. Lauren has been a Georgia certified educator for nine years with a range in experience from pre-k to fifth grade. She strongly believes that every child can achieve success given the right tools and finds great honor in positively impacting our next generation. Ms. Lauren holds endorsements in reading, English language learner services, gifted education, and instructional coaching. With Ms. Lauren's diverse skill sets and consistent tutoring, ATA students will close academic gaps and excel in areas of strengths.
Ms. Lauren Fraundorf-M.Ed
Elementary Education P-5
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Meet Taylor Cooks
Welcome to Academic Tutoring Academy, Ms. Taylor. Ms. Taylor is a scholar at Georgia Gwinnett College. She is ATA’s knowledgeable and dedicated collegiate tutor who
actively engages students in the learning process. She fosters a supportive yet challenging learning environment that encourages critical thinking. Ms. Taylor enhances
student achievement by making complex academic skills student friendly. We are beyond proud of her commitment to developing young minds and appreciate her meaningful contributions to our student’s educational journey.
Ms.Taylor Cooks
GCPS Certified Substitute