About Us - Topnotch Learning
We began Topnotch Learning in the year 2022, with a passion that resides
towards producing learning environments that are not only innovative, but most
importantly, efficient in today’s era of education.
At Topnotch Learning, we focus on more collaborative based learning initiatives,
which allows for more collaborative and group based learning for our students.
The goal is to make learning feel less chore-like, and instead, more fun!
All of our instructors have displayed not only passion for after school programs,
but most importantly, a focus to provide fun productivity for children during after
school hours. Our instructors are self reliant when it comes to protocol for safety
measures within schools. Whether it is dismissal or arrival, Topnotch Learning
instructors are all trained on how to act accordingly when it comes to the proper
actions needed. Not to mention, Topnotch Learning provides ease with the
handling of insurance, registration, materials, in addition to marketing tools.
By allowing students to engage in after school programs, students will have the
ability to harness better communication skills in addition to having better metrics
when it comes to academic performance.
Alister Andrews - Founder / Instructor
Prior to finding Top Notch Learning, Alister was teaching children of all age groups martial arts for over 15 years. Alister noticed that one of the key takeaways from his teaching style was allowing students to be more hands on with learning habits compared to the traditional approach of solely relying on direction and instruction. This then created a spark to ignite his passion for innovating the way children initiate in learning, which allowed Top Notch Learning to begin.
Alister loves practicing martial arts, playing chess, spending time with family, and hanging out with his dog, Lily.
Katie Rowe - Program Director / Instructor
Katie joined Top Notch Learning early on, and has a passion for developing curriculums that are not only fun, but most importantly, innovative. Katie has taught children for over 10 years at Springbrook Community Church, in addition to being a nanny for over 10 years. Katie possesses a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Benedictine University located in Lisle, IL.
