Our Team
Deanne Repich
Deanne Repich was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She went the path of being a “high achiever” in school, but always felt the stress and anxiety of trying to fit a mold that wasn’t her true quirky self. After striving to achieve and being awarded the National Merit Scholarship, prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, and others…
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Erik Repich
Erik was born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and graduated from Devry Institute of Technology with a degree in Computer Science. After graduation his passion for technology brought him to Austin, where he worked for several technology companies to expand, develop, and innovate online…
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Jessica Martinez
Hello! My name is Jessica Martinez, and I am the PBL (Project-Based Learning) Teacher. Both of my children have been students at Great Minds for several years. I’ve always enjoyed being part of a learning environment, and the one at Great Minds is truly special. Having a dialogue and thinking outside of the box …
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Nichole Ringler
Hi! My name is Nichole and I am one of the ELA teachers. I graduated from NC State with a degree in Education. I’ve worked in the school districts in many different roles as an educator…
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Amanda Nathuji
Hello! My name is Amanda Nathuji. I am a math and science teacher at Great Minds. I have a B.S. in Biomedical Science with a focus in Microbiology from Texas A&M University (whoop!). In my down time, I enjoy reading, writing, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. I have a Great Pyrenees dog named Nico, and lots of crested geckos!…
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Billie Fishburn
Hello! My name is Billie Fishburn, and I’m a Teaching Assistant at Great Minds Learning Community. I earned my BFA in Photography from Stephen F. Austin State University, with minors in Painting and Anthropology. I’ve called the Austin area home for the past 10 years, working in both creative…
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