MOIRA PRAXEDES
My name is Moira Praxedes and I am not only the owner of the company, but also the only tutor, at least for now! Many people have asked to know a little more about me, so here are some tidbits:
(Some would say that my background is varied…I like to say it is interesting!)
I have moved and travelled more than many people, and I believe travel and adventure is a life requirement. Flying overseas or across the country on a moment's notice is exhilarating for me. I have learned to help myself (and those around me) by planning several trips per year, even if short ones. My favorite houses were my first and second (one old and classic, one new and maintenance-free) and my favorite American cities are Minneapolis, Boston and Seattle. I was raised in Western Pennsylvania and have lived in ten states and three countries. I have seen each of our fifty states and many countries around the world. I have set foot on six of the seven continents of the world and keep debating about the last one.
I went to high school in Arlington, Massachusetts, Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Poway, California. My college education started at Muskingum College (now Muskingum University), and then I graduated with a Math/Computer Science Bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My graduate work includes an MBA from the University of Minnesota and work toward a PhD in Management at the University of Houston.
I have been employed by Jack-in-the-Box and Subway, Gateway 2000 (now Gateway) and Compuware, Houston Independent School District and University of Houston. My roles have ranged from dishwasher to Project Manager... and now Owner!
When I have spare time around the house, I tend to work on math workbooks…seriously… and I enjoy watching crime and medical dramas (Law & Order franchise should be a channel in my opinion) and hanging out with my dog, Oreo. She makes me smile every single day and she considers me her number one priority…after her orbee (toy) of course…and bread and butter…and her Polaris...
For decades, I was a serious Diet Coke-aholic. In October 2014, I broke that habit for no particular reason. I still occasionally have a Diet Coke, but mostly I drink water and other decaf drinks. Chocolate is another favorite, but over time I have become pickier about what type of chocolate I will eat. Yes, for my long-time friends reading this, I do still eat (the original) M&Ms. One food I am particularly particular about is ice cream: I believe ice cream was accidentally left off of the food pyramid and the creamier it is, the better.
What else would you like to know about me? Feel free to ask!
(Some would say that my background is varied…I like to say it is interesting!)
I have moved and travelled more than many people, and I believe travel and adventure is a life requirement. Flying overseas or across the country on a moment's notice is exhilarating for me. I have learned to help myself (and those around me) by planning several trips per year, even if short ones. My favorite houses were my first and second (one old and classic, one new and maintenance-free) and my favorite American cities are Minneapolis, Boston and Seattle. I was raised in Western Pennsylvania and have lived in ten states and three countries. I have seen each of our fifty states and many countries around the world. I have set foot on six of the seven continents of the world and keep debating about the last one.
I went to high school in Arlington, Massachusetts, Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Poway, California. My college education started at Muskingum College (now Muskingum University), and then I graduated with a Math/Computer Science Bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My graduate work includes an MBA from the University of Minnesota and work toward a PhD in Management at the University of Houston.
I have been employed by Jack-in-the-Box and Subway, Gateway 2000 (now Gateway) and Compuware, Houston Independent School District and University of Houston. My roles have ranged from dishwasher to Project Manager... and now Owner!
When I have spare time around the house, I tend to work on math workbooks…seriously… and I enjoy watching crime and medical dramas (Law & Order franchise should be a channel in my opinion) and hanging out with my dog, Oreo. She makes me smile every single day and she considers me her number one priority…after her orbee (toy) of course…and bread and butter…and her Polaris...
For decades, I was a serious Diet Coke-aholic. In October 2014, I broke that habit for no particular reason. I still occasionally have a Diet Coke, but mostly I drink water and other decaf drinks. Chocolate is another favorite, but over time I have become pickier about what type of chocolate I will eat. Yes, for my long-time friends reading this, I do still eat (the original) M&Ms. One food I am particularly particular about is ice cream: I believe ice cream was accidentally left off of the food pyramid and the creamier it is, the better.
What else would you like to know about me? Feel free to ask!
FRANCES DICKEY
Frances started working with All A Tutoring in 2013 (or was it 2012?) and has made a significant contribution to helping Moira build the business. Frances was exclusively in charge of scheduling, but she has been expanding her role as the business has evolved. If you can’t reach Moira, try Frances. She can answer some questions and follow up on all others. She lives in Florida and is a virtual assistant so everything she does is remote. Feel free to encourage her to move to Houston when you talk to her, though! There would be a desk waiting for her…