Meet the Dedicated Minds Behind ASN Prep
Our Team: The Heart of ASN Prep
Discover the passionate educators and staff members who drive our mission to empower students through education.
Our Esteemed Team
Meet the ASN Prep Staff
Jessica Taylor
Director- "Hello, I’m Ms. Taylor, the ASN-Prep Director. As I embark on my first year in this role, I have over 20 years of experience working with youth. At ASN-Prep, I am totally committed to empowering student success and guiding them to achieve their goals".
Mark Reynolds
ASN Prep Instructor- Mark Reynolds is a math and science instructor and Medical/Public health professional with decades of teaching experience at the pre-medical, high school and college levels. He has taught subjects including College Algebra, Cardiology, and Biochemistry, and prepares students for careers in healthcare and skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC. He is known for building student confidence and making complex concepts clear and accessible.
Catherine Bither
ASN Prep Instructor- Catherine Bither is an educator and poet specializing in reading analysis strategies as well as critical and creative writing. Passionate about increasing access to high-quality education, she encourages students to apply skills they practice in everyday life to the GED. Her teaching philosophy centers students-first learning, fosters curiosity, and prioritizes accessibility and critical thinking.
Xavier Williams
Tutor- "Hi, I’m Xavier Williams. I’m passionate about helping young adults succeed, and I am the tutor at ASN Prep. I believe that learning should be a supportive and engaging journey, so I work to create relaxed, personalized sessions that make challenging subjects like math and science feel more manageable. I’m all about connecting with students on a personal level, celebrating every success, and helping them build confidence for GED graduation and beyond. I’m excited to be a part of your educational journey and look forward to seeing you thrive"!
Carlis Lane
ASN Prep Program Admin/RSP Mentor-"Hi, I am Ms. Lane, RSP Mentor at ASN Prep. I focus on getting students re-enrolled and supporting them in every way possible to graduate and receive their high school diploma. I have 10 years’ experience in education. I am passionate about guiding, encouraging, and creating a positive impact on students’ lives".
Nina Hardy
YS3 Mentor- YS3 Mentor Nina Hardy, in 2013, became the first employee of ASN Prep. She worked closely with innovative Director, Ms. Doris Franklin, to help start a GED program that is unique and unlike any other. Ms. Hardy has worked closely with Judge Sybil Thomas during Youth in Care student benchmark hearings, advocating for their continued education. Judge Thomas credits Ms. Hardy, during her years as a YS3 mentor, with guiding over 100 youth towards successful outcomes. "Working with these youth is my passion and my mission, blessed from above!"
Tamara Jamison-Perkins
YS3 Mentor- "Greetings! My name is Ms. Jamison-Perkins. I am a dedicated YS3 Mentor at ASN Preparatory Institute. I come with over 25 years of experience working with youth in the social services sector. I am passionate about empowering students by leveraging my expertise and providing essential resources and support to help them overcome educational barriers. I am committed to student success. My goal is to guide our youth learners towards obtaining their GED diploma and achieving post educational goals".
Tammera Robinson
YES Career Coach/Mentor- Tammera Robinson started her ASN career on March 16, 2022. Tammera is the mentor/career coach for ASN Prep’s YES program. Tammera has been in the social service field since she was an 18-year-old. From assisting youth with disabilities and students living in high poverty areas, she now assists youth to obtain their high school diploma. Tammera believes education is essential, and that no one can ever take it away from you. "Education is that whole system of human training within and without the schoolhouse walls, which molds and develops men". - W.E.B DuBois<br />
Phone
(312) 878-5632
Address
700 E. Oakwood Blvd., Room 520, Chicago, IL 60653