Hillary started Fairchild Educational Services in the spring of 2011 as she realized her true passion is helping students of all ages reach their full academic potential. Hillary enjoys the process of getting to know her students and finding a system of learning that works for them. Each student is an individual and, with Hillary, each student can learn skills to excel in all areas of their lives. Hillary attended Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia and graduated with a double major in History and Romance Languages. Her love of languages led to international study abroad experiences in Sevilla, Spain and Paris, France. After Bryn Mawr, Hillary attended the prestigious Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University for her Master's Degree and made the Washington, DC area her home. Hillary began tutoring in the fall of 2001 when several of her horseback riding "kids" needed help with school work.This led to a full time teaching position at St. John's Episcopal School in January of 2003. As the full time Middle School Spanish teacher, Hillary was able to share her love of languages with countless students in the fifth through eighth grades as well as developing a small but successful tutoring business. As Hillary realized the growing need for her skill set in tutoring and test prep, she decided it was time to go at it alone, and Fairchild Educational Services was born. When Hillary isn't tutoring she can be found spending time with her sons, Sean and Declan, and her husband Mike. Together they enjoy trips to the farm to visit Hillary's horses, running, swimming and traveling.
Ellen has been teaching in one form or another since she was 16 and taught her first horseback riding lesson. She grew up in Catonsville and attended Wilson College in PA, where she majored in English and Equestrian Studies. Ellen has been working as a professional in the horse industry for over 20 years and currently runs her own business, Carlow Equestrian. Prior to joining Fairchild, she also worked as a legal assistant. When not working or at a horse show, Ellen is usually hanging out with her dog, Fiona, or running off to New York to see a Broadway show.
Cary Hundley has been a part of Fairchild since 2019. They grew up in Ellicott City, MD (Marriotts Ridge alum!) before attending Goucher College. They graduated with a degree in Biology with minors in Business and Equine Studies, and are currently pursuing an M.Ed specializing in At Risk and Diverse Learners in addition to being adjunct faculty in the Equine Studies department at Goucher. They enjoy tutoring math and science subjects in a way that all learning styles can comprehend. They also published their first novel in October of 2022. Cary’s dog Piper is often at the office keeping students in check!
Originally from Olney, MD, I am an incoming college Junior, pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland- College Park. I am a Pre-Law Government & Politics Major with a Disability Studies Minor. In my free time, I love to travel, hang out with friends, run, and go to the gym. In the future, I plan to be a lawyer who advocates for people with disabilities.
Kitty Martin holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently a doctoral candidate at The Chicago School in Washington, DC. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Through additional training and coursework, she is approved by the state and private testing companies to administer measures used in most neuropsychological evaluations. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She has completed formal training in autism testing measures. Kitty has completed pediatric neuropsychology externships at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and is currently completing another pediatric neuropsychology externship at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Cora grew up in Ellicott City and is currently attending UMBC working towards her Bachelor's degree with a major in biology and a minor in Spanish. For 3 years she worked for an immigration lawyer helping immigrants establish status in the United States before becoming a Medical Assistant with Gastro Associates. She also worked as a global ambassador for the ISA study abroad program she attended last summer in Spain. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, exercising and spending time with family.
Lauren grew up in Olney, Maryland and graduated from Sherwood High School. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education at the University of Maryland- College Park. Lauren intends to obtain a Master’s degree in Education after completing her undergraduate studies as well as teaching certification, with the goal of becoming a social studies teacher for middle or high school students. She enjoys tutoring test prep and humanities subjects.
Kristen grew up in Carroll County before moving to Howard County her senior year of high school. She currently attends Goucher College pursuing a BA in Business Management with a minor in Equine Studies. Through her undergraduate life she has worked with Goucher's Prison Education Partnership, helping incarcerated students develop their English reading and writing skills. She has also worked alongside her business professors to help tutor her classmates. When she's not in the classroom, Kristen spends her time riding on Goucher's equestrian team, going out for hikes or taking her car to the racetrack.
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