The EdisonOS Podcast

Julia Buonagurio is an experienced educator with a strong background in primary/secondary education and SAT/ACT preparation. She brings expertise in science education and curriculum development to her teaching roles. Julia also serves as the director of all student experiential programming at the high school level, overseeing various activities such as holiday programming, yearbook, clubs, volunteer trips, and weekend retreats throughout the school year.

With a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science (M.S.) focused on Nutrition Education from American University, Julia is a dedicated and knowledgeable professional in the field of education.

Michael Ermann, AIA is a licensed architect and tenured full professor in Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design, where he’s taught design studio, environmental building systems, materials & methods of construction, and architectural acoustics since 2001. He has also created “The Olive Book” which is a course on SAT and ACT for visual learners.

With over a decade of experience, Rajat Dixit is a dedicated educator on a mission to cultivate a motivating, engaging, and inspiring learning environment. His commitment to teaching has impacted more than 1500 students, and he continues to bring his knowledge and passion for education to the classroom. Rajat has also cofounded The College Cruise whose focus is on providing students with top-tier resources and unwavering support to ensure their academic success, offering a wide range of courses and materials tailored to help students achieve their educational objectives.

Ram Tawa, the visionary founder of ExcelR. Ram has established a prominent presence in the realm of training and consulting since the company's inception in 2014. With a commitment to addressing industry needs amid dynamic technological advancements, Ram leads a passionate team of professionals dedicated to delivering top notch world class classroom and online training.

Under his leadership, ExcelR has evolved into a leading giant serving students and professionals globally and fulfilling diverse educational and professional needs.

Shirley Erwee is a mother of 6, who has been home educating her own children plus two others for over 20 years, since 1997. She is also a curriculum provider, author of homeschooling books, home education activist and advisor and now provides an online course for the GED® in South Africa

Nadir Shah offers consulting services to high school and college-bound students, specializing in various crucial aspects of education planning. His expertise encompasses high school course planning, ACT/SAT score improvement, high school ranking, university selection tailored to individual fields of interest, guidance in major and minor choices, identification of internship and co-op opportunities, strategies for economizing college expenses, and effective student debt reduction.

Kathleen Kasper specializes in advanced mathematics education, offering expertise in all honors and AP levels in high school. Additionally, she is known for her ability to create personalized SAT and ACT preparation plans that cater to the unique needs of her students.

Janice Walker is a highly experienced and dedicated Independent Educational Consultant, holding the title of Certified College Advisor, with over nine years of expertise in assisting 8th-12th graders from diverse, underrepresented, and underserved communities in their journey to attend 2-year and 4-year colleges, military academies, or launch successful careers. With a decade of experience in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, spanning academia and the private sector, Janice provides invaluable guidance on college and career preparation. Her services encompass high school course selections, test preparation skills, and financial planning.

Janice boasts a remarkable track record, with a 100% success rate in helping students gain acceptance into their top five college choices, often accompanied by merit-based and need-based scholarships. She is a proficient presenter, excelling in public speaking and interpersonal communication, with strong analytical, critical thinking, leadership, organizational, research, and strategic skills.

He is a Co-founder of LIQVID (funded by SBI Ven cap (Softbank) & Gray Matters Capital) and has been educated at IIT Delhi. He has over 27 years of experience in the EdTech / e-Learning industry. 

He is currently consulting/Advising in two broad areas of – EdTech & Entrepreneurship and, apart from his organization LIQVID, is Partner-Investor in two upcoming organizations.

Amit Rohra, with a decade of experience in Corporate HR across diverse sectors, possesses expertise in HR strategy, automation, change management, organizational transformation, and talent acquisition. He excels in workforce management, team leadership and development, HR analytics aligned with business objectives, and stakeholder management.

In addition to his corporate experience, Amit has dedicated his post-MBA career to coaching and mentoring students preparing for various management entrance exams. His passion for teaching and facilitating extends to renowned B-Schools, where he has designed and delivered comprehensive HRM modules to students in both general management and HR specialization.

Amit's teaching approach prioritizes experiential learning, incorporating case studies, real-life corporate scenarios, videos, and role plays to cater to various learning styles, making him an effective educator for all age groups.