About
Read below to learn some background of Reach You Education's CEO and Founder.
Maria Topliff, CEO and Founder
Maria has had more than 10 years of experience teaching online and creating eLearning Curriculum Design. As the 2014 North Carolina Online Teacher of the Year, she has traveled across the country for consultant work as well as public speaking seminars on how to create engaging online learning. Maria has created and revised more than 60 online courses and she has held 100's of professional development training seminars both virtually and in person. With a dual Master's in both Multicultural Literature and Educational Leadership, she believes that Optimal Learning can only occur with instruction that includes real world and application based activities. As her experience grew, Maria was able to see the critical need for engaging online learning in all industries. Her mission has always been to create interactive eLearning that leads to increased productivity and success for all learners.
Abby Pierce, Graphics Designer
Originally from Greenville, SC, Abby is a recent graduate from the Clemson University. She majored in Graphic Communications, where she was opened to the world of graphic design and print production. Through school and other freelance projects, the majority of her work is done through Adobe InDesign and Illustrator including supplemental eLearning training manuals/workbooks, promotional materials, and social media graphics. Abby is passionate about taking client ideas, coming up with a design that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but functional, and of course...coffee.
Erin Altvater, Content Creation and Video Editor
"I am a lover of coffee and puns with a tremendous passion for design and a diligent work ethic. As an alumna of Clemson University with a Graphic Communications degree, I have completed 2 internships, one in a collegiate athletic setting and the other in a more B2B and B2C environment. I also have experience as a freelance graphic designer with a handful of organizations, creating all sorts of content and developing their brands. I enjoy utilizing brand guidelines to create many different forms of digital media including social media graphics, website graphics, and simple animations. I also have a passion for print design, so I'm energized by creating tangible collateral such as envelopes, tickets, posters, etc."
Jamal Talat, Video Animator
I have done MBA Marketing and Bachelors in Journalism. I have worked in prestigious firms as Research and Development Manager and Media Coordinator before working as an animator. Currently, I am working as a 2D Animator and Social Media Manager. Having good command over English I can work with clients from different industries and sectors. I also have good experience with eLearning videos and have good command over communication and animation skills. I will create a professional 2d animated video and make sure that your message comes across uncluttered, thus allowing your message to be heard loud and clear. I have 5-star reviews for all the videos I've done. I deliver on time and I communicate and cooperate with my clients in the most professional manner. My passion is to be an advanced animator by continuous learning and experimenting. Other passions are cars and helping others as much as I can.
Rhiannon Schmidt, Instructional Designer and Editor
My work background consists of customer service and administration, specializing in organization, logistics, and event production. From my multifaceted skill set, I excel most at communication skills, problem solving, and being very detailed oriented. Passion is purpose and I find the most purpose in learning, self growth, and being of service to others. Traveling is my favorite hobby as it allows me to combine all 3 of my passions into one: learning from new cultures, self growth from the challenges of being in an unfamiliar place, and spreading kindness to those I meet abroad.
An Interview with Reach You's CEO:
Take a look at an interview of Maria Topliff, North Carolina's 2014 Teacher of the Year, as she explains how critical it is to make real-world connections with students to truly engage them in their learning. As a thought leader on eLearning, Maria has pioneered the practice of how to create online learning experiences that produce performance enhancement in every learner.
