My name is Shahzad and I'm thrilled that you are considering working with us here at Axiom Admissions. Joanne and I have three awesome kids of our own and often found that the opportunities available to us outside of school didn't keep them challenged in what they were good at and didn't offer enough support in areas where they needed help. We spent millions of dollars and put together a world-class team to figure out the best way to work with kids. We founded Axiom Learning as an Academic Accelerator with the hope of helping kids everywhere, unleash the greatness that we know is within every one of them. As parents ourselves, we are committed to providing your kids with everything we would want as parents: The best teachers, cutting-edge teaching techniques and fully customized experiential learning.

Before founding Axiom Learning, I used to be a an investment professional, consultant and entrepreneur where I got to work on over $40 billion worth of deals. I also taught at Harvard Law School and graduated from Harvard Law School (JD), Harvard's JFK School of Government (MPA) and Columbia University (Bachelor's degrees in Political Science-Economics and Biochemistry). I was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (I was mostly thrilled to still be considered Young!) and have been interviewed by the BBC, Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Washington Post, among others. When I'm not working with families at Axiom, I love spending time with my family, reading and sometimes taking my (rapidly declining) vertical jump to the nearest basketball court.

Greetings! I'm Joanne, and I'm so excited to welcome you to Axiom Admissions! I have had a life-long love of learning and, since founding Axiom, Shahzad and I have strived to make it a place where we would want our own kids to be: A place where every student who walks in feels understood, empowered, inspired and effective.

Prior to Axiom, I trained as a physician in Virginia and got my Master's in Public Health from Harvard with a strong focus on humanitarian relief. As a physician, I had the joy of co-founding Doctors Worldwide, a medical relief organization which still has operations in over 13 countries. When I haven't been at Axiom or with my three energizing boys, I have had the opportunity to teach chemistry at the base of Mount Kenya, do health education in the middle schools of Washington, DC, health care reconstruction in Sarajevo, entrepreneurship in Cambridge, algebra in Kuala Lumpur and salsa dancing in Richmond. I can't wait to continue my journey with you and your family!

Hello! My name is Abel Arwaga and I am excited to work with your child at Axiom. Originally from Ethiopia, it was my dream to study at Harvard University and after years of hard work, I was able to earn my BA in Physics and a minor in Computer Science. My teaching experience began when I tutored classmates during high school and continued on at Harvard where I taught a number of math classes to other undergraduates. My favorite part of being able to work with students 1-on-1 is that it allows you to figure out a way to individually motivate them about the specific topic you are learning. There is so much variety when it comes to motivating each student and helping them to best learn and assimilate information. When I am not teaching at Axiom, I like running, hiking, swimming, reading about linguistics, and exploring Malaysia. I look forward to working with our team at Axiom to help your children achieve their personal best!

Hello! My name is Eduard Bogel. I graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Economics, a secondary in Philosophy, and a whole lot of experience walking backwards giving tours of the campus. Helping others learn has always been an integral part of my own educational experience. Whether it’s explaining how to do a math problem to a classmate or helping a friend brainstorm for a paper, the process of helping others improve in their work has always been important to me. A rigorous and meaningful education requires more than just knowing how to find the right answers - it includes the process of helping each student develop a deeper understanding of the material and foster their own intellectual curiosity. As an instructor I have worked with students at every age level in all kinds of academic subjects from English, history, and math support to helping students explore their own entrepreneurial ideas. With each student I encourage them to consider problems in a new way and to think outside of their comfort zone. Learning test-taking strategies provides an opportunity to understand how the tests are made, writing college essays allows students to reflect on their values and life goals, and learning math is an opportunity to practice organization on paper. With each of my students I work to build a warm and trusting relationship so I can guide them in personal growth as they work to master the material at hand. I look forward to meeting your children, helping them to find their own motivation and then figuring out how to pursue it!

Hello! My name is Lauren Boranian. I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, earning an A.B. in Linguistics with a minor in Music. At Harvard, I wrote my senior thesis on the intersection of language and music in the brain. Growing up in Oakland, CA, and attending the Head-Royce School, I was lucky enough to have some truly amazing teachers. I believe all students can benefit from the individual attention of a caring, invested teacher, and I strive to live up to that philosophy as an instructor. Over the years, I have worked with students of all ages in different educational settings. At the San Francisco-based nonprofit 826 Valencia, I helped to design and implement a creative writing curriculum for an elementary summer program. I have also worked as a teaching assistant for the Head-Royce Summer Program and the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir. While my academic interests are quite varied, I especially love languages, writing, and reading, and I am a firm believer that a good to-do list is the key to success. In my free time, I enjoy singing in choir, exploring Boston, making quilts, and cooking for my friends. I look forward to working with your family soon!

Zdravo! Guten Tag! Bon jour! Hello! My name is Adela Čajić, and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the Axiom Team! I am a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology and a minor in German Studies. My area of concentration within Human Biology was Language & Learning which allowed me to delve into the foundations of learning from many different perspectives: neurological, psychological, and linguistic just to name a few. Outside the classroom, I have a serious case of wanderlust. I love to travel, learn new languages, and share what I’ve learned with others! I speak Bosnian, German, and French and hope to learn even more one day. I am elated for the opportunity to apply what I learned from all these experiences to helping kids expand their own educations!

Hi there! My name is Anneka Kumli and I'm originally from Boulder, Colorado. An advocate of outdoor adventures, and adventures in general, I attended Stanford University where I studied Political Science, Theater and Performing Arts, and Italian. As an undergraduate I worked with the Stanford Visitor Information Services where I counseled perspective freshmen and their families on the admissions process. Teaching has been an integral part of my life, starting in high school and into college, where I have always enjoyed being able to help my classmates. I strive to find the individual ways each of my students best learn and connect with the material at hand. Each student has a unique perspective on learning and performs best in an environment that is encouraging, supportive, and offers challenges appropriate to their own level. The foundation for an effective learning relationship is trust which allows me to help my students grow both academically and personally. I look forward to getting you know your children and helping them reach their full potential!

Single College Application

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Unlimited College Applications

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Deluxe 4-Year Guidance

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).