Meet the Team
Dan Reynolds, PhD
Through over 20 years as a high school teacher, university professor and education researcher, Dan Reynolds, PhD, brings out the best in high school students and their tutors. Beyond his work with Invested Learning, he is currently a senior education researcher at SRI International where he conducts large-scale multi-state research studies about improving K-12 reading outcomes. He was formerly an associate professor and chair of the Department of Education at John Carroll University, where he trained hundreds of teachers for Northeast Ohio schools. He’s published 25 peer-reviewed education research articles and a book about how to support kids comprehending the toughest texts. He holds a PhD in Language, Literacy and Culture from Vanderbilt University with a specialization in statistics, as well as a Master's in Education and a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Notre Dame. He loves being a father of six great kids, an outdoors explorer, and a baseball fan. He’s conversational in Spanish and French.
Bella Judge, BS
Bella is originally from Akron, Ohio, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Middle Level Education, with content focused in English and Math, from The Lebron James Family Foundation School of Education at the University of Akron. Currently a licensed 4th-9th grade teacher, Bella works as a math teacher at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School. Bella is committed to fostering a love of learning in all students and has experience working with students from ages 6 - 25. She has a special interest in developing adolescent mathematics and problem-solving skills, as well as helping juniors and seniors navigate the college-admissions process. Bella approaches tutoring with humor, patience, and encouragement, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, a good round of trivia, and attending dance classes in the greater Cleveland area.
Angela Fasick, MFA
Angela has over 25 years of teaching experience with students from 5 to 85. She graduated with a BA from John Carroll University and an MFA from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop at the University of Iowa. Most recently, she was the Director of Studies at Laurel School, where she also taught Upper School English and worked closely with College Guidance. Angela has deep experience partnering with families as they navigate the path through secondary school and on to college. She takes great satisfaction in helping students to achieve their potential and to write their own stories. Every day, she is amazed and heartened by the energy, resiliency, and commitment exhibited by students from across northeastern Ohio, and she believes in their power to make changes for the better.
Laura Reynolds, M.Ed.
A high school English teacher, administrator, and tutor for 17 years, Laura has a bachelor’s in French and English and a master’s in Education from the University of Notre Dame. She understands how high school kids learn, builds strong relationships with students and families, and coaches them for peak performance. A stay-at-home mom of five, she understands kids’ needs, teams with parents and families, and offers masterful expertise. She’s passionate about reading, advocating for immigrants, and good French cuisine. She’s fluent in French and Spanish, too.