Our Team
Tom Allor
My name is Tom Allor. I am a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and its teaching program. After majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Physics, I started my teaching career in the small town of Pinconning. From there it was a move closer to home in Dundee. However I was given the opportunity to be on the ground floor of opening a new school in Dearborn Heights, the Academy for Business and Technology. I spent 7 wonderful years there as the Vice Principal, the Guidance Counselor and the Math/Physics teacher. It was a great opportunity work with many different types of students and it allowed me to focus on helping children of all backgrounds. I had one more stop in Taylor at a public school before deciding that enough wasn't being done to help children. I loved my job as a teacher, but I knew that more could be done. That's when Tutorial Services began...and now I am here to help your child.
Kristie Schaufele
I originally came from a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Negaunee. I graduated from high school and pursued a bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. I finished in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science from the Department of Education in Kinesiology. I took a job as a preschool teacher in Chicago, Illinois. I was there for almost two years when I relocated back to Michigan. I began substitute teaching in the Lansing area schools before landing a job as a Director of a childcare and preschool center. I began a career change into nursing before becoming the Director of Operations for Tutorial Services. I realized that children are my passion and this is my home.
Kim Bailey
My name is Kim Bailey and I am a State Coordinator at Tutorial Services. I am a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, with a major in Reading and a minor in Early Childhood Education. I worked as a long term substitute teacher in the Ann Arbor Public Schools before joining the team at Tutorial Services. Helping children to achieve their personal best in education, and as a whole is greatly important to me. I believe that when children develop a love for learning, anything educationally is within their reach.
Kiki Cervelli
My name is Katherine Cervelli and I am currently the Assistant Director of Operations at Tutorial Services. I recently graduated from John F. Kennedy HS in Taylor, Michigan. Fall Semester of 2009, I will be attending Henry Ford Community College for Pre-Education. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. From the Marching Band field to this office I call home, I hope to work with and inspire as many kids as I can, for as long as I can. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” –Dr. Seuss
Ginny Fashoway
My name is Ginny Fashoway and I am currently a State Coordinator at Tutorial Services. I am a graduate of Michigan State University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Upon graduation, I worked in the social work field for approximately 5 years. During that time I worked with children from all backgrounds and ages which I enjoyed immensely. I desired to continue to work with children and I am now pleased to have the opportunity to help children further their education. I believe that obtaining a good education is one of the most important achievements a person can do In their lives. It is an accomplishment that can never be taken away and is something to always be proud of.
Debby Krohn
My name is Debby Krohn. I’ve been married for 27 years and I have two daughters, one is a special education teacher and the other is still working on her degree in journalism. I have worked for Tutorial Services for four years now and I am currently the office manager. Prior to working here, I worked at an elementary school for nine years. I have had a lot of experience working with children of all ages. When I was given the opportunity to help children succeed in school, I jumped at the chance to help. As you can see, I love being with or around children and helping them get the best possible education they can.
Jessica Trela
My name is Jessica Trela. I am a graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s Education program. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish, and a minor in Communications and Theatre Arts. I have experience teaching and tutoring Reading, Writing, Spanish and Communications Arts at the middle and high school levels. I believe a proper education can make a person confidently strive to reach any goal they set. I love working with students and encouraging them to work hard for their future!
Melissa Woodson
Hi! I’m Melissa Woodson, a State Coordinator working primarily in Ohio & Pennsylvania. As a graduate of the University of Michigan, I am the lone Wolverine in our office! I also have my teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University and taught 7th grade language arts for three and a half years before joining the team here at Tutorial Services. I love working with kids of all ages and especially love getting to know my students and helping them succeed. To me, one of the greatest rewards of being an educator is seeing the pride in a child’s eyes when they accomplish their goals. I look forward to helping you achieve whatever you set your mind to!
Our Tribute
In 1978, Cathy suffered three lung collapses in an eight month period. The doctor said to her, "Cathy, start saying your goodbyes, you have three years at most to live" and she did just that. She said goodbye to her three children: she said goodbye to her family and friends. But while she was lying in that hospital bed and while she was at home recovering, she took each of us, myself and my two younger sisters aside and made us promise that after she was gone, we would continue our education. Not only to graduate from High School but to graduate from a university. In her mind, and in ours, she wasn't going to be around to see any of them. We made that promise. However with God's help and with some luck, in 1983, I graduated from Onsted High School and my mother was there to watch me walk across the stage. In 1985, my sister Janet, graduated from Onsted, and my mother watched her walk across the stage. And in 1988, my youngest sister, Micki graduated from Onsted, and she also watched her walk across the stage.
Each time we graduated, she would say, "Thank you God for allowing me to be here to see this." As time passes, she beat the doctor's prognosis and continued to improve. In 1988 at age 48, she started at Jackson Community College. It took her several years, but she graduated at age 52 with her associates degree. While she was attending college, Janet graduated from Michigan State in 1990, with a teaching degree. In 1992 Micki graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a teaching degree, and finally in 1995, I graduated from Eastern Michigan University also with a teaching degree.
I never once heard my mother complain about her illness. She is tied to an oxygen machine 12 hours a day. She is limited at times because her lungs don't function like yours and mine. But she has never quit trying. She has never once, said, "Why me?" It is her dedication to us three kids that I think is the inspiration that all three of us became teachers. We needed to give back to society. I know I am very thankful for all she did for us. Naming the school in her honor is one way I can say. "Thank You."