About Us
Meet The Founder
Aviva B. Moore, Ed.D.
Aviva is a career educator who has served in nearly every capacity in education and the camp industry. She recognizes that the demands of childhood are unique to childhood and that there is a level of vulnerability and humanity required when people stretch beyond their comfort zone. Historically, Aviva has been drawn to working with children whose needs are atypical or outside the norm, underscoring the importance of getting to know individuals. She values working with the whole child, and various stakeholders who support them, to help them be prepared for any future they choose.
Hall Pass Learning Solutions (HPLS) was created to identify and address the individual needs of children. Specifically, our tutors aim to facilitate independence, develop self-advocacy skills, and promote agency. By doing so, we help students continue to evolve and become the best version of themselves, recognizing that we are all a work in progress.
Meet Our Professionals
These are a few of our pre-qualified, expert educators- they make the difference!
HPLS professionals focus on your child’s individual needs, crafting content and lessons to support classroom learning objectives while instilling confidence and cultivating curiosity. We aim to collaborate with parents, teachers, and other essential stakeholders to provide the highest level of academic engagement, quality education, and seamless coordination.
For families seeking tutoring, we also invite you to speak with a prospective tutor match before starting. Your child can ask their “superhero” questions to increase buy-in if appropriate. If it’s not a great fit, we will continue to try until we find the right person. Moreover, when working with us, you have enormous flexibility – you choose what to pay, how often you wish to have sessions, and a schedule that works for your family.
Contact us today so we can help you find the right person for your child and family.
Lisa Canfield
Lisa Canfield is a retired public school teacher in literacy education for 37 years. She holds certification as a Wilson Dyslexic Practitioner and as a National Writing Project fellow.
Her vocation and avocation has been teaching children from kindergarten age through college to read, write, speak, and think. Lisa has also worked as a writer, editor, and community volunteer and contends that her students have been her best teachers!
Ericka Pérez
Ericka Pérez (they/them) is a University of Pennsylvania graduate with experience teaching high school history and algebra, as well as being a skilled writer, speaker, and stand-up comic. They are fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese and have coached students in the college admissions process. Ericka is passionate about tailoring support to each student’s needs.
Rebecca Dornbush
Rebecca Dornbush is passionate about helping dyslexic students find victory in reading. She is a Florida certified teacher, a Barton certified tutor, as well as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and has been working with struggling readers since 2016. She is thrilled to have a job where it doesn’t feel like work. Her days are filled with spelling, syllables, and some big smiles.
Kelly Wheelock
Kelly Wheelock, CALT, began providing dyslexia therapy via homeschooling her dyslexic children. She has taught all subjects from pre-K to college and enjoys math and language arts. As a person with ADHD & dyslexia, Kelly enjoys seeing the amazing growth students achieve with appropriate instruction. Kelly is pursuing an MA in Teaching with an English Speakers of Other Languages in Huntsville, Alabama.
James Owk
James has worked in education for the past 16 years, with expertise in ELA, essay writing, college essay writing, and executive functioning skills, and helping students understand their learning profile. He is remarkable at supporting students in learning to rely on their strengths and values the connections he makes with each student he works with.
Denise M-Smith
Denise M- Smith has a background in children’s mental health and teaching and has provided dyslexia intervention services since the 1990’s. She provides dyslexia interventions for middle school students to adults, online and in person. Her passion is helping students develop their strengths despite innate limitations and educating teachers on how to help.
Annamarie Wyland
Annamarie Wyland has been a teacher for 17 years and a tutor with Hall Pass Learning Solutions since the start of 2020. She is a PA certified special education teacher, with additional certifications in elementary education, general math, and K-12 science. She enjoys tutoring so that she can meet students she would not otherwise meet in her classroom.
Ning Zhou
Ning Zhou (He/Him/His) is a medical student with expertise in science and math. He has been a Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) tutor for 4+ years. He enjoys helping kids and fostering a passion for STEM through teaching. His teaching style relies on cultivating a positive attitude through positive reinforcement. In his free time, he plays tennis and is an overly competitive board game enthusiast.
Our Commitment
Since our inception in 2020, we have been committed to donating a percentage of annual profits to the community. We aim to support other like-minded organizations and individuals that remain child-centered and solution-oriented, and seek to make iterative changes to improve educational experiences for all students, especially non-traditional learners.