Melissa Muir, MAT is the founder and lead teacher at Curio, where she helps families create practical, real-world learning experiences for their children. With a Master’s in Teaching and years of experience in homeschooling, public, private, and online education, and curriculum development, she’s passionate about critical thinking, creative writing, and meaningful discussions. Melissa specializes in interactive, thought-provoking classes that challenge students while keeping learning fun. Whether she’s leading a lively debate or helping kids craft compelling stories, she equips students with the skills they need to think deeply and express themselves confidently.
Melissa Muir, MAT
Kelly Steindler
Meet Kelly from Virginia! She is a college grad with a passion for reading, writing, and speaking with confidence. She believes that practice makes perfect, especially when when you've got someone patient and encouraging guiding you along the way! Some of her creative hobbies include writing poetry, voice acting, and painting rocks. When she's not teaching, she's playing boardgames, baking sweets in the kitchen, or snuggling her six cats. Kelly believes that with the right attitude, you can accomplish anything.
Yasmine Abdelkefi
Yasmine is a French tutor with a double degree in French studies. She teaches French to both children and adults, using an approach carefully adapted to each learner’s age, level, and learning style.Her lessons focus on clear communication, gradual progress, and confidence-building. Whether working with young beginners or adult learners, she creates a supportive and engaging environment that makes learning French both effective and enjoyable.
Cristina Gandarillas
Cristina Gandarillas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Minnesota and has over 10 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults. In the past four years, she has also been teaching Spanish, her native language. Her classes are designed to be engaging, incorporating games and interactive activities that spark enthusiasm and foster a genuine interest in learning a second language. Cristina tailors each lesson to her students’ age, proficiency level, and personal interests, building their skills gradually and supporting their progress at a pace that matches their individual learning abilities
Kristina Kitchen
Kristina has over 12 years of experience as an educator. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education, along with minors in a variety of specialized education fields. Her professional background includes work in the public school system as well as in online English Language Learning (ELL) and local homeschooling environments.
Students often describe her teaching style as encouraging, engaging, and supportive, creating a safe space where they feel comfortable learning from mistakes and trying again. Kristina is a devoted follower of Christ and actively involved in a church plant. She is happily married and the mother of three children, whom she homeschools.
