About Us 

 

cardinal’s nest Helps Students get back on track

 
 

Currently, with over 30 years of experience in K-12 education, we are focused on maximizing our impact on at-risk youth. Our goal is to administer academic transitional services, career development, academic support, and wraparound services.

We have a personal understanding of the challenges students face and a calling to provide individualized support that increases student academic success, graduation rates, and job readiness.

We are committed to identifying and implementing educational strategies that help students become happy, healthy, members of our communities.

 
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Jan Hirtz, Ed.D

Jan Hirtz received her Doctorate Degree in Instruction and Curriculum from Liberty University and her Masters Degree in Organic Chemistry from NCSU. She has worked in research and development in the large pharmaceutical sector and taught in K12 for 13 years before becoming Vice President of Cardinal’s Nest. She has taught for over 15 years with both public and private online schools. She currently holds a professional Virginia Teaching License and is a Certified Global Career Facilitator.

“It is a calling and privilege to serve as a guide and personal advocate for students who, for many reasons, have lost their way. “

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Pam Dunnavant, GCDF

Pam Dunnavant received her bachelor’s degree with an endorsement in Biology from Longwood University.  She holds a professional teacher license and has experience in both middle and high school instruction. Being awarded “Teacher of the Year” during her tenure of teaching and helping to establish the first Go Green Team and recycling program are some of her most recognized accomplishments.  As a nationally certified Global Career Development Facilitator, she is equipped to provide career development for individuals of all ages.