meet our Team

marci skigen
Marci Skigen is the founder of Enhance EFS. Since 1997, she has worked in the field of special education as a special educator, case manager and executive functioning specialist for students in elementary through post secondary education. She began her career in Illinois, where Marci developed and implemented district-wide, special education parent support groups and procured a variety of expert speakers. This, and her role in guiding special education team members, led to Marci being honored as an Illinois Inspra award winner, which honors distinguished individuals who passionately advocate for public education.
Throughout her years of commitment to the special education community, she recognized that executive function skills were a critical factor to an individual’s success as they navigate their daily lives. It has long been Marci’s dream to build a knowledgeable team that respects a highly collaborative approach, and a deep commitment to customizing students’ experiences to fit their needs. Since its conception, Enhance EFS has done just that assisting numerous clients enhance their strengths by providing them with the fundamental tools to develop their organization, planning, implementation, time management and decision making abilities.
Marci moved to Maryland, where she continues to support educators and their families. For the past three years, Marci has served on the board of xMinds, a non-profit resource organization for parents and educators who want to improve education for autistic students in Montgomery County. Through her work with xMinds she has diligently led committees to fundraise, secure and review hundreds of grants to provide funding for both public and private educators who support autistic students. Marci is able to offer a unique lens to the IEP and 504 process as she has experience as both a parent of children with ASD and ADHD, and as an educator to those with learning differences.

Rachel Sushner
Rachel has a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals. With over 18 years of special education experience, Rachel is known for her insightful and collaborative approach. While Rachel has supported students of varying ages throughout her career, her work has been primarily focused on high school age students diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and other learning differences.
Rachel has helped countless students realize their educational potential and is uniquely skilled at identifying college and support programs that meet the needs and preferences of each student she works with. Rachel guides students and their families in all aspects of the college application process in a nurturing and caring manner. Rachel holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University.

Beth Schoen
Beth Schoen is a clinically trained social worker, educational consultant, and student advocate with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She began her educational support career in Los Angeles, as an Inclusion Specialist and later became an Educational Support Coordinator. Most recently in Maryland, she served as a Division Director for a private high school program that served students with Intellectual Disabilities. Over Beth’s career she has supported students with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Intellectual disabilities and other learning differences. Beth received her Masters in Social Work from New York University.
Beth currently specializes in executive functioning for adults. Beth is able to successfully bridge the gap when her clients have difficulty engaging with executive functioning systems, new behaviors, and mindsets. She has found it inspiring to help her clients achieve and advance their personal and professional goals. Her deep empathy, compassion, and enthusiasm is highly motivating to those that work with her. An understanding of every individual’s struggle is central to Beth’s model of support and helps to facilitate their success. Beth has joined the excellent team at Enhance EFS to collaborate with other innovative professionals dedicated to helping individuals meet their educational and personal goals.

Sarah Ritter
Sarah Ritter has close to a decade of experience in special education, serving as a special education teacher and behavior and learning specialist. She has worked in Fairfax and Howard County Public Schools and privately throughout the DMV. Sarah’s boundless enthusiasm captivates her clients, a diverse range of learners, to address their unique needs.
Sarah is dedicated to utilizing research-based approaches to foster growth and change. An advocate as well, for strength-based practices, Sarah empowers individuals to meet each challenge with confidence. She approaches clients with empathy, patience, and a firm conviction that they possess the potential for remarkable growth and success. As an executive functioning specialist, Sarah is deeply committed to helping her clients at Enhance EFS thrive academically and personally by developing essential executive functioning skills. Sarah attended graduate school at George Mason University with a focus on Adaptive Curriculum in the school of Special Education.

Sharon Prince
Sharon has over 20 years of experience in special education, working with and advocating for children and their families to ensure that their rights and needs are respected and their voices are heard.
Sharon advocates for students diagnosed with specific learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, and other learning and emotional challenges. She coaches teachers and school leaders on topics such as behavior management, specially designed instruction, and IEP development. She has taught special education in Maryland and Pennsylvania and currently oversees the Special Education programs of various schools across Maryland to ensure that they are in compliance with federal and state laws. Sharon earned her Bachelors in Social Work and Masters in Education from Temple University and holds certifications in Special Education and Administration and Supervision.
Sharon uses researched-based strategies to equip teachers with the tools necessary to address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and improve their confidence and academic achievement. This work is her life’s mission.

Jack Skigen
Meet Jack, one of our Enhance EFS academic tutors! Jack has a PhD in Curiosity Cultivation and a Masters in Academic FUN-damentals! Jack brings a whole new level of energy and enthusiasm to the world of tutoring!
Armed with a white board, brightly colored markers, and his trusty side kick, a talking calculator named Calc-U-Later, Jack has a mission to banish boredom from the learning process!
He can’t wait to meet clients in grades second through twelfth who are ready to have some fun learning Math (basic concepts thru pre-calculus), History (US, world, and beyond), or Spanish (levels 1 thru 5). Jack’s goal is for all clients to leave with confidence that soars!

Adam Albert
Meet Adam and his loyal academic mascot, The Amazing Learning Loki! Adam and Loki work as a team to provide students grades seventh through twelfth and college freshman a mind-bending experience into the world of all things academic!
For this dynamic duo, no class is too daunting! They specialize in English (composition and creative writing), Spanish (levels 1 thru 5), Math (basic concepts thru calculus), History (US and world), and Science (general thru chemistry).
If you are ready to embark on an exciting educational journey, grab your laptop and get ready to begin a tutoring tour that will leave you grinning from ear to ear!

Julia Bogart
Whether she’s sharing helpful study tips, celebrating a student’s achievements, or detailing a new service offering, Julia is committed to keeping our clients in the loop through social media management.
Julia is a test prep guru who knows all the tricks to conquer admissions testing. Her personalized approach makes her an invaluable asset to students working to achieve their dream scores and unlock doors to top colleges and universities.
As an academic tutor, she specializes in US History, Math (elementary, algebra, trig, stats, calculus), English, and Spanish (levels 1 thru 3). If you’re looking to level up your math skills, ace that history class, become a Spanish pro, or conquer the SAT/ACT, Julia is your girl. Her enthusiasm for teaching and genuine love for helping others succeed allows Julia to create a safe learning environment where clients can grow as both a student and an individual.

Addison Skigen
Addison is dedicated to cultivating a workflow that best serves our clients. With equal abilities in lead and support roles and a keen attention to detail, she specializes in education administration, digital design, and confidential file maintenance.
A Journalism graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a career history in publishing, Addison is an expert in English grammar and composition. She utilizes these skills to guide the essay writing process while ensuring each client’s authentic voice is heard.
Addison firmly believes in the power of education and is driven by a desire to help clients unlock their full potential.