Teacher Profiles

Teaching is at the heart of what we do. In recognizing this, we go the extra mile to recruit the best and the brightest. Our students seem to agree. Get to know some of our teachers.

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• Tim Atkins, Southeast Regional Trainer, Atlanta, Georgia
• David Chalk, Head Instructor, New York, NY
• Nick Cullen, Instructor, Seattle, WA
• Evan Godfrey, Instructor, Charlotte, NC
• Ashish Gogia, Head Instructor, Georgia
• Joe Loughnane, Mid-Atlantic Regional Trainer, Northern Virginia
• Bill Macklin, Instructor, Georgia
• Claire Smith, Instructor, Dallas, TX

Nick Cullen, Instructor, Seattle, WA

The Right Stuff.
After earning a degree in Film and Media Studies from the University of California in Irvine, Nick spent the better part of two years teaching guitar lessons at a local community center and avoiding getting a “real” job. Shortly after to moving to Seattle in 2006, he discovered C2 and decided to join the team. “I love teaching and working with kids.”

Rocking Out.
In his spare time, Nick loves to share his passion for music and film, and continues to teach guitar lessons. His favorite film is Jacques Tati’s Mon Oncle and his favorite album is All Things Must Pass by George Harrison.

Smart Advice.
“I think it’s about time we do away with this notion of equating learning with good marks. Education is a lifelong pursuit of truth and understanding—not a grade or a GPA.”

Friends you can “count” on: Finger counting can help you understand arithmetic by visualizing the stuff you’re adding and subtracting.