Our Staff
The history of Thorup Tutoring and how it can help your child.
Administration
Nancy Williams
- CEO / Director
Nancy Williams has tutored children for over 30 years. She has extensive experience in the areas of ADHD and learning disabilities. She has a degree from the University of Utah in Elementary Education. She worked for 7 years as a tutor for Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. David Nilsson, focusing on children with learning disabilities, head injuries, and ADHD.
Traci Baird
- Administrative Assistant
Traci is the administrative assistant for Thorup Tutoring Company. She does everything from invoices, to paychecks, to shopping for candy for the kids! She has lived in Holladay most of her life. She has worked for Thorup Tutoring for 13 years. The business would not run nearly as smoothly without Traci! She has five children and 10 grandchildren. Traci loves to read, work on family history, and have her family around her.
Academic Coaches - Tutors
Beverly Lippman
Beverly Lippmann was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award at two schools. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Utah State University with post-graduate studies at Chapman University.
Sherrie Lake
Sherrie spent many years working for/associated with The Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. It was at that facility where Nancy Williams and Sherrie first met.
Abi Olufeko
Abi holds a BS and an MS in Petroleum Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He has worked in the capacity of a field engineer in the oil industry.
Sam Jones
Sam is a Biology Major at the University of Utah, hoping to, one day, be working in the field of Biotechnology. He has always been interested in science, but enjoys tutoring all subjects and all ages.
CHRISTENA KELLER ENSIGN
Christena has a master’s degree in education with an advanced reading endorsement from Westminster College where her thesis explored teaching critical thinking skills through reading and literature.
Brooke Jacobsen
Brooke was born and raised in Logan, Utah. In 2017, she moved to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah where she is currently pursuing a degree in mathematics teaching.
Jack Veverka
“Throughout the past ten years Jack Veverka has dedicated himself to becoming a scholar of sciences and humanities. In 2019 he earned a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in English from the University of Utah. He is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.”
Alyssa Mott
Alyssa is a student at the University of Utah. She grew up in the Holladay area, graduating from Olympus High School with a 3.9 GPA. She took many Concurrent Enrollment classes there. Her favorite subjects are math and physics, and she loves spending her free time sewing and playing with her dogs.
Nadia Ferguson
A senior at Skyline High School, Nadia Ferguson plans to major in quantitative economics and
earn an MBA eventually. Currently, she is participating in the Granite CEO Entrepreneurship program and will have her own business by the end of the school year. She has studied Chinese, ASL, calculus, science, and many other AP and IB subjects throughout high school. Her experience includes babysitting, communications, and tutoring throughout her life. She enjoys working with children and helping others with their school work, especially math.
Sydney Sundberg
My name is Sydney Sundberg and I attend Skyline High School. I have been a competitive swimmer and violinist for 10 years. In my free time I train horses, and teach people from 3-60 years old. I am very passionate and excited about my future and helping those around me.
Holly Klossner
Holly has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Utah in Elementary Education. She taught school in grades third through sixth for a total of six years of teaching. She worked as a tutor for Dr. Sam Goldstein at The Neurology Learning and Behavior Center for two years alongside Nancy.
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Sherilyn Swenson
Sherilyn Swenson has taught and tutored children for over 15 years. She
earned her M.Ed. at the University of Utah/Utah State University and began
teaching blind/visually/multiply impaired children in their homes alongside
their families in early intervention as a vision specialist.
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McKale Bladen
McKale was brought up in Hyrum, UT and since then has adventured throughout Utah. In 2021, she graduated from Southern Utah University with her BS in both Psychology and Exercise Science. After college she became a Behavioral Technician and tutor for children struggling with Autism, ADHD, and other challenges. McKale understands that school can be difficult and hard to be motivated in especially with the many challenges that may be going on in life, which is why she loves to bring fun into education.
Cassidy Crosby
Cassidy recently graduated with a B.A. in English from BYU, where she worked as a tutor for student athletes. That job sparked her passion for helping others succeed academically. She believes that academic success is possible for everyone, and loves helping students realize that they can achieve it.
Ashlyn Christensen
Ashlyn graduated from Murray High School where she took many AP and SLCC classes. Her favorite subjects are math and biology. She will be attending the University of Utah in the fall where she will major in Biology with an emphasis in neuroscience in hopes to become a psychiatrist.
Quinton Rico
Quinton has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy from the University of Utah. He hopes to pursue an advanced degree in Philosophy in the future. During his final year of university studies, Quinton began working as a tutor at the University of Utah’s Learning Center and has been enjoying the work ever since.
Marie Desrochers
Marie Desrochers holds a MS in Art Conservation from the University of Delaware. She has a diverse educational background in chemistry, art, and history, and she has worked at cultural heritage institutions and museums across the country. She is originally from Arkansas and moved to Salt Lake City in 2021.