FOUNDERS & DIRECTORS | stellaracademy

MARGARET BULEY, Ph.D: FOUNDER AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Dr. Maggie has extensive knowledge of brain-based learning strategies and Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

Dr. Maggie believes that school readiness starts at birth and can be greatly enhanced during the early childhood years. She knows that learning occurs as the brain rewires itself with each new experience. Presenting the appropriate experiences at the right time is essential.

Dr. Maggie's life's work is not only to understand educational theory, but to put that theory into practice. To that end, she has been very successful. Creating the optimum learning environment has won Dr. Maggie many accolades. In addition to being a multiple recipient of Teacher of the Year, Dr. Maggie was chosen as an outstanding teacher by USA Today.

We know the knowledge and dedication of Dr. Maggie makes Stellar Academy the ultimate environment for your child

Education

Ph.D. in Education: Capella University
Master in the Art of Teaching: Marygrove College
B.A. in History and Education: Rutgers University
A.A.S. in Computer Science: Union College
Linking the Mind, Brain, and Education: Harvard University

Awards received

Norman C. Miller Award: presented to that member of the graduating class whose
academic record has evidenced the highest achievement among candidates at Rutger’s University - GPA 4.0
Edward McNall Burns Award: presented annually to the history major who graduates
with the best academic record in his or her field at Rutger’s University - GPA 4.0
USA Today’s All U.S. 2000 Teacher Team
2003 Teacher of the Year: Eisenhower Intermediate School
2001 Distinguished Service Award: Bridgewater-Raritan School District
Member of Presidential Awardee Academy of Excellence in Teaching Mathematics: 2000 - Princeton University
1996 Teacher of the Year: Alexander Batcho School
AT&T Technology Award

MARY MATTHEWS: FOUNDER AND BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Mary have been in the business field for more than thirty years. Her career has exposed her to all aspects of management and strategic goal fulfillment. As the fourth employee for a very successful data processing facilities management company, she rose to Chief Operating Officer and helped build the company to more than 150 employees.

Prior to dedicating her time and energies toward the formation of Stellar Academy, she was self-employed as a management/data processing consultant. Her assignments included systems design, programming and implementation of financial applications. Her involvement and responsibility encompassed the complete life cycle of a project.