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

Jordanna Shahraki, Bowie, MD

What brought her to C2.
Though all her elders were educators, Jordanna went into business — and found herself coming full circle to return to education as a C2 director. “Somehow, I always managed to get into a position that lends itself to listening and counseling. After working a few months at C2, I fell in love with it! First, it was the way the instructors got kids excited about what they were doing, and then the results were magnificent — they speak for themselves.”

What makes her a smart director.
As a parent herself, Jordanna understands the struggles that parents are facing when they walk through her door. “The parents look to you to help their children, and so we always sit down and make an educational plan. I pull out all the resources in my network, even learning from one parent to help another.”

Life outside C2.
Jordanna is known for staying calm and finding the positive in every situation — a talent that serves her well not only at C2, but also at home with her five kids.

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