Say Hello to Amanda Vaughn
We are kicking off our Meet The Leadership Team series with our fearless leader, owner and founder of Connections Academics, Amanda Vaughn.
Amanda grew up in Daleville, Indiana. Think cornfields. Lots and lots of cornfields. She earned her degree in Elementary Education at Ball State, and years later went on to earn her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Cincinnati.
Amanda began her career in education as a Title I reading teacher in Lafayette, Indiana. A move out east landed her a new job teaching middle school ESL and a 3rd/4th grade looping class in Burlington, Vermont. Fortunately for us, she eventually returned to the Midwest and taught 4th grade at Cincinnati Country Day School.
In 2009 Amanda Vaughn stepped out of the classroom to devote more time to what she calls her favorite job—being a mom to Grayson and Landon. (Connections is a close second, of course!) She began tutoring independently as a way to maximize her time as a mom while also fulfilling her passion for teaching. As word spread and additional requests for tutoring came rolling in, Amanda realized the need to build a team and widen the support she offered.
In the summer of 2013, Amanda founded Connections with a team of top-notch tutors, providing academic support while prioritizing professionalism and communication.
And we are so glad she did!
What's your favorite thing about Connections?
Where do I start? I absolutely love all the ways I get to connect with people. I love talking with parents to figure out how to best support students and families. I love collaborating with teachers. I love how Connections has grown into a team of incredible people. I love the opportunity to work with and build into a team of amazing individuals.
What is the best book you've read in the last year?
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng and Amos and Boris by William Steig, which is a children’s book, but adults will love it too!
How would you spend a free Saturday afternoon?
Hiking or exploring with my husband and two boys.
You just won an all expenses paid vacation! Where are you going?
Australia and New Zealand!
Thank you, Amanda for all you do!
Cincinnati is lucky to have you!
