OUR STORY
First and foremost, we are Bible-believing wives and moms who genuinely care about people. Second, we are educators who know and understand child development and desire to see children succeed. And third, we know that given the right tools, children and parents can thrive in their educational journey.
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Thrive Educational Services believes in empowering parents and students by providing guidance, encouragement and resources needed to help students elevate their learning potential. Our talented and professional team provides an array of custom educational services to equip families in their educational journey.
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With over 20+ years each in education and experience with teaching our own children, we understand both the joys and the struggles. We want to come alongside you and help you thrive!
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For students, we offer individual tutoring, group tutoring, and homeschool learning pods.
For parents, we offer single consultation sessions or mentoring packages. Topics may include setting up your new homeschool, choosing the best pedagogy and curriculum for your children, understanding and utilizing academic testing, and breathing life into burnout.
For schools or homeschool groups we offer customizable professional development.


ERICA STROUP, M.Ed.
Erica is a wife and mother of 2 amazing and energetic children. She has 20+ years experience in education at both the classroom and administrative level. She has a heart to see students reach their full potential and enjoys encouraging families in their educational journeys. When she is not homeschooling her kids, you can find her camping, reading, cooking, or doing a DIY project.
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BS in Elementary Education with a mathematics concentration
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M. Ed in Educational Administration and Supervision
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All-Level Principal ACSI Certified
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Math presenter for local, regional and state conferences
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Initial and Advanced trainer for math curriculums
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Trained with Institute for Excellence in Writing

ANGELA HUTCHESON, M.Ed.
Angela is a wife and the mother of a tween and a teenager. She has over 20 years of experience in education, working with individuals with learning needs, and homeschooling her middle and high school kids. Her compassionate and kind demeanor make her a friend to everyone she meets. She enjoys baking, teaching Latin in a local co-op, or spending time outside with her family either camping or hiking.
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BS in Elementary Education with a concentration in early childhood education
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M. Ed in Reading and Literacy
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State Certified
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ACSI Certified
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Tutor and Facilitator Director of local homeschool co-op
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Trained with Institute for Excellence in Writing

JENNIFER HALL, M.Ed.
Jennifer is a wife and the mother of two boys. She has over 20 years in education in both the classroom and administration. She has experience using a wide variety of curriculums across many subjects. She values working individually with students of all abilities. She enjoys spending time with her husband and boys, which usually involves some sort of sporting event. She also appreciates reading, walking, and time with friends.
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BS in Elementary Education
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M. Ed in Reading, Language, and Literacy
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NC State Certified
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ACSI Certified
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Trained in Foundations of Reading