Director Profiles

All C2 Education Centers are headed by directors that oversee the implementation of curriculum and student development. Drawn from a wide range of professional fields and backgrounds, our directors share a love of education and work hard to ensure that our students reach their goals. Learn more about some of our directors.

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• Grace Hur, Cerritos, CA
• Natalie Martz, Lilburn, GA
• R. Edward Merritt, Herndon, VA
• Stephanie Robertson, Conyers, GA
• Jordanna Shahraki, Bowie, MD

R. Edward Merritt, Herndon, VA

What brought him to C2.
Completing a broad interdisciplinary program at Wesleyan University College of Social Studies, Ed has always been a people person with an interest in education. Even though he’s a director, he strives to “always have one foot in active teaching, to keep in touch with the students’ needs.”

What makes him a smart director.
At the Herndon center, a fundamental goal in all of the programs and efforts is “to instill a love of learning and a desire to do the best and be your best.” Ed emphasizes to teachers that “teaching isn’t just about passing information along; we should all have a personal stake in the success of our students.”

Life outside C2.
Aside from teaching students regular school subjects, Ed once taught astronomy to a troop of Girl Scouts. He has a love of music that expresses itself best when he’s playing piano for jazz and pop/rock bands, as well as the banjo every now and then.

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