Part 1 The Hearts Behind The Mission

Jordan Wright, Susan Lu, and Noah Lewis share why they work at Parallel Learning. Wright has ADHD and wants to remove academic barriers. Lu is a first-generation immigrant whose education changed her life. Lewis supports Midwest school districts and wants to make education better.
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My name is Jordan Wright, and I'm Chief Clinical Officer. As somebody with an ADHD brain myself, I was drawn to Parallel Learning because of its mission to provide quality services to as many kids as possible who need it, to help remove roadblocks from them being successful at school. We're not just addressing academic challenges, we're helping empower students to embrace their unique strengths and abilities to ultimately succeed in every aspect of life.
Hi everyone, I'm Susan Lu. I'm the Chief Operating Officer at Parallel. I love working at Parallel because as a first-generation immigrant, Education and access to good quality education made such a big difference in my life and afforded me all the opportunities I have today. And I love coming to work and playing my part in making that a reality for others. And I'm honored to be part of a team that's really shaping the landscape of education today.
My name is Noah Lewis. I'm an account executive here at Parallel. I help support school districts in the Midwest. I joined Parallel a little over a year ago because I wanted to make a difference in education, and I really haven't looked back since. I really love supporting school districts and students and, and being a part of something that is going to last well into the future. I think that that's really cool.
Hi, I'm Shawna Byer, Director of Speech-Language Pathology Services. At Parallel Learning, students' voices are amplified and communication is ensured to bridge that gap to success. Parallel Learning creates a motivating, fun, and engaging environment so students want to learn and grow. That's what attracted me about Parallel, and I am inspired by our dedication to make a lasting difference.
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