Kimberly Hermanns, B.A, M.A. (Director of Learning) Kim is passionate about teaching and helping kids. Within New Jersey, she’s taught in the Chatham and Pompton Lakes school districts. She has a B.S. Degree in History from Fairleigh Dickinson University, summa cum laude, as well as an M.A. in Education, also from Fairleigh Dickinson. She is the recipient of the Peter Sammartino Education Scholarship for outstanding achievement in Education, and was accepted into Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Phi Omega Epsilon Senior Honors Society, and Phi Zeta Kappa Junior Honors Society.
Intructors (Partial List)
Mary Ellen Murray B.A, M.A. - MaryEllen is a highly experienced elementary education teacher and reading specialist. She’s taught in the South Orange-Maplewood school district for the past 15 years, tutored privately, and is a certified Orton Gillingham instructor. Maryellen is a graduate of Boston College, Summa Cum Laude, and received her M.A. in Reading from Kean University.
Deanna Micallef B.A. M.A. pending -- Deanna is a highly experienced elementary and special education teacher. She has taught in the Pennsville, New Providence, Glen Ridge and West Orange school districts
Deanna holds a B.A. in elementary education from the College of Saint Elizabeth, with a concentration in special education. She holds the following teaching certifications: Teacher of the Handicapped, Elementary Teacher, and Teacher of Art. She is currently working towards an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an Art Therapy specialization at Caldwell College in Caldwell, NJ. In her spare time, she is a freelance artist and muralist.
Dragana Trivic, B.A. Dragana is a highly experience math and SAT/ACT instructor, helping high school students make large gains in all areas of these tests. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, summa cum laude from Drew University where she was inducted into three honors societies: Phi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society), Omicron Delta (Economics), and Phi Beta Kappa (overall academics). In her spare time, she plays classical guitar, tennis and travels extensively.
Vishal Pittampalli, B.S., M.B.A.
After Vishal scored a 1530 on his SATs (back when the SAT was scored out of 1600 -- ah, the good old days) he attended New York University's Stern School of Business. While attending NYU, Vishal successfully taught SAT prep for one of the biggest test preparation companies in the world. Afterwards, Vishal was one of 9 selected (out of 365 applicants) to the inaugural Alternative MBA Program an innovative graduate business program created by marketing expert, Seth Godin. A lover of education, you can usually find Al in the self improvement section at Barnes and Noble.
Heather Bergmann, B.S., M.A.
Heather is an experienced teacher working with many different levels and types of learners. She currently works for a non-profit organization as a teacher of students diagnosed with multiple disabilities. Heather received her B.S. in childhood education from SUNY New Paltz with a concentration in mathematics. In addition, Heather earned her M.A. from Kean University in special education, with a concentration in high incidence disabilities (learning disabilities).
Art Meisler, President
Prior to opening the KnowledgePoints Learning Center, Art enjoyed a diverse career in Technology & Management Consulting. He delivered business solutions for Fortune 100 and mid-tier companies in Life Sciences, Health Care, Media, Entertainment, and Sports. 
Art is a graduate of Boston University, and more recently completed a Corporate and Life-coaching certification program from Coach University. Art takes great pleasure in helping students reach their potential – academically and in all aspects of their lives.