A Note from the Founder
I started Practical Prep Tutors in 2016 after teaching at the elementary level for nearly a decade. Teaching has always been my passion, but I was searching for a path that would allow me to continue working with students while creating a flexible work environment for myself and my future family. I could never have imagined how the business would grow in a matter of years. It has thrived through two cross-country moves, the birth of my two children, and a surprise global pandemic. Our team of tutors now spans five states and covers nearly all of the significant subject areas. We are proud to serve between 40-50 students at any given time with the following goals for each client:
- To develop a personalized tutoring approach designed to anticipate students’ needs and steer them towards their academic goals.
- To provide structured time for strengthening new skills while solidifying underlying concepts.
- To directly and frequently communicate with parents and classroom teachers to ensure the best possible outcome for each student.
- To reduce homework and other school-related stress in the household.
- To present flexible logistical options designed to meet each family’s scheduling needs.
Our tutors are here to help students and parents navigate their academic challenges while celebrating their achievements. Assisting our Practical Prep families brings us a rewarding sense of accomplishment and joy. Thank you for choosing us as partners in your educational journey!
- Katie Ginn, Founder
Meet the Academic Tutors

Katie Ginn
Virtual
Bridgewater, VA
Middle & Upper-Level Math

Lorraine Bryner
In-Person & Virtual
Harrisonburg, VA
Upper Level Math
& SAT/ACT Prep

Danielle Gerstner
In-Person & Virtual
Wichita, KS
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, & ACT Science

Kelli Williamson
In-person & Virtual
Wichita, KS
Elementary Reading & Math

Jamie Ball
In-person & Virtual
El Dorado, KS
Elementary Reading & Math

Reanne Kuhnke
In-Person & Virtual
Goddard, KS
English, Math, & Special Education Support

Abby Condon
In-person & Virtual
Newington, CT
Middle-Level Math & Special Education Support

A.J. Wilson
In-person & Virtual
Wichita, KS
Middle & Upper-Level Math
& Physics

Emily Shafer
In-Person & Virtual
Wichita, KS
Chemistry, Physics,
Earth & Space Science

Ashley Watkins
Virtual
Halstead, KS
ACT English, Reading & Writing

Olivia Burkholder
In-person & Virtual
Broadway, VA
Middle & Upper-Level Math

Jessica Harmon
Virtual
Halstead, KS
Middle and Upper-Level Language Arts

Scott Bracken
In-Person & Virtual
Towson, MD
Middle & Upper-Level Math
Amanda Misak
In-person & Virtual
Harrisonburg, VA
Elementary Reading, Writing,
& Academic Support
Kim Reynolds
In-person & Virtual
Wichita, KS
Middle & Upper-Level Math
Chantille McCarthy
In-Person & Virtual
Maize, KS
Middle & Upper-Level Math
Sarah Wright
In-person & Virtual
Rose Hill, KS
Upper-Level Math & Accounting
Autumn Shaw
In-person & Virtual
Baltimore, MD
Spanish
Our family cannot say enough great things about this company. We started with our tutor in January 2017 with in-person tutoring for our daughter. We still meet weekly except now we are using FaceTime (Kansas to Maryland). With her vast knowledge, our tutor has built our daughter’s confidence in her various math subjects. Top notch tutoring.