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
Ashley DiMercurio
Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist, teacher, and podcaster with over five years of online teaching experience. She specializes in helping boys ages 7-12 become confident readers and writers through a personalized, interest-based approach. Trained in the Orton Gillingham method, she primarily uses the Brain Friendly Reading Program, a systematic and multi-sensory approach to literacy. Living in sunny South Carolina, she’s also a wife and mom to two children.
Caileigh Ramsay
Caileigh a passionate and engaging educator with a warm, bubbly personality who makes learning both fun and accessible. She takes a patient and encouraging approach, creating a supportive environment where students feel confident expressing themselves. Hard-w orking and dedicated, Caileigh help learners develop strong public speaking and critical thinking skills through interactive and dynamic lessons. Her goal is to inspire students to communicate with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
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.
