About Us
Shadow Academics provides flexible educational support and enhancement for elementary children. We offer our services virtually and in-person. (All in-person locations are pre-approved and meet CDC social distancing guidelines.) Our teachers are some of the best in their fields. They are trained and certified in education and/or their specialist area. We call our educators, gurus! We call them gurus because they are exceptional guides through our children’s educational journey. Our goal is to help refine our children’s gifts and leverage these gifts to strengthen their weaknesses. We aim for our children to become Wiz Kids; ready to approach life confidently with intellect, wit and success!
Our Guru’s
Bianca Griffin-Richards
Bianca is a two-time Teacher of the Year and Staff MVP in early childhood and music education. In addition to teaching general education and music, Mrs. Griffin-Richards also teaches dance and is endorsed to teach gifted and talented education. She has earned her BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance specializing in opera from The University of Tennessee and a MFA in Arts Leadership specializing in non-profit organizations. “Mrs. G-Rich loves being an educator and seeing young minds grow into excellence.
Malcolm Davis
Malcolm is a primary educator with 10 years of teaching experience. He earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from Morehouse College. He began his teaching career with Uncommon Charter and Achievement First Charter schools in Brooklyn, New York. While there, he obtained his Masters degree in Art of Teaching (M.A.T.) with a specialization in early childhood education.
Jalyn Rowe
Art Guru
You can call me: Ms. Rowe
I am from: Decatur, Georgia
Mantra: “Don’t worry, Be Happy”
Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work | B.S. in Social Work
Favorite Book: The Snowy Day
Experience: 2 years
Quinn McCorvey
Math and Science Guru
You can call me: Ms. McCorvey | Ms. M
I am from: Harlem, New York
Mantra: “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
- Malcolm X
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education | B.A. in Early Childhood Education
Favorite Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
Experience: 10 years
Jasmine Strickland
Reading Guru
You can call me: Guru Jasmine
I am from: Decatur, Georgia
Mantra: ““Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Science | Gifted Endorsed | Orton-Gillingham Certified
Favorite Book: Happy Birthday Moon
Experience: 6 years
Marvin Richards
General Education Guru
You can call me: Mr. Richards
I am from: Farmville, Virginia
Mantra: Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
Education: Bachelor of Art in Journalism | B.A. in Journalism - Master of Science in Journalism | B.A. in Journalism
Favorite Book: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Experience: 5 years
Vera Musgrove
Movement/Fitness Guru
You can call me: Guru Vera
I am from: Temple Hills, Maryland
Mantra: ““I hope you dance!”
Education: Bachelor of Arts | BA - Physical Education & Performing Arts Certificate - Coaching Endorsement
Favorite Book: Jessi & the Dance School Phantom and Babysitters Club series
Experience: 20 years
Tia Rico-Jamieson
Spanish and Reading Guru
You can call me: Ms. Tia
I am from: Toccoa, Georgia
Mantra: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Science | Gifted Endorsed | Orton-Gillingham Certified
Favorite Book: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Experience: 4 years
