Our MAPLE Team

MAPLE was born from Tiffany’s firsthand experience recognizing the critical need for specialized classes that provide individualized attention. Inspired by families seeking meaningful support and answers for their children, she co-founded MAPLE to create a space where every student is seen, supported, and set up for success.

As the former Co-Founder and COO of A TEAM, Tiffany brings over 15 years of teaching experience, along with more than 12 years in the nonprofit sector. With her degree in child development, Tiffany is serving as Co-Founder and CEO at MAPLE, leveraging her expertise in child development and education to design impactful programs and lead with purpose.

As the Chief Education Development Officer of Maple Pathways, Donna is dedicated to empowering families to create customized and enriching learning experiences for their children.  With an MA in Special Education, specializing in severe needs, and teaching experiences in the public schools, as a private tutor, and as a home educator of four children, Donna brings 20+ years of dedication and a wealth of knowledge in designing individualized educational strategies that help children thrive.  Her mission is to provide families with the resources, guidance, support, and encouragement they need on this educational journey.

-Christine Maldonado is the founder, owner, and creative director of CM Dance Company LLC since 2012; a company dedicated to providing customized private instruction to families celebrating major life milestones, one on one coaching for high level performing arts students, and small group dance and theatre programs tailored to the homeschool learner. 

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-Christine has 20+years of teaching people of all ages and levels how to sing, dance, and act on stage. She holds a BA in dance and theatre from San Jose State University and has worked professionally as a performer, choreographer, and teacher since 2005. In addition, she has advanced training and certification as a yoga instructor with specialities in teaching to prenatal and postpartum mothers. She is continuously expanding her knowledge with ongoing education in dance, theatre, and movement. 

Ilene Marks has been teaching since 2006.  She started with her own music business which flourished into Mommy & Me classes and an enrichment preschool program.  As her own children grew, she knew she needed to teach older children.  Obsessed with entrepreneurship since her teens, Ilene developed Kidz Entrepreneur camps where students learn the basic steps of building a business.  That grew to semester long classes.  Then, she developed her Public Speaking and Pre- Public Speaking classes, later adding theater.   In addition, she teaches writing and grammar for K-6th grades.    Ilene loves working with students and helping them develop to be their best selves.  Please see Empower Thrive www.empowerthrive.com for more details.  Note, her business was formerly High Low Music and is listed in OG under this name.   

Kundalini Yoga instructor and sound therapist with over 10 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has used these therapies to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being, offering public and private classes and countless sound therapy concerts. His approach blends ancient wisdom with modern practices, creating transformative experiences for students and participants.

Coach Steve is a life coach at heart. Teaching mostly physical education type classes, he keeps every child's emotional well being in mind at every step along the way. His philosophy is to teach children about resilience, awareness, boundaries, trust, and communication through physical activities. Children tend to understand how to overcome physical challenges before they can handle emotional ones. Coach Steve hopes that the lessons his students learn will help them be not only physically active, but also emotionally well-balanced.

Coach Steve is a:

• Teacher with 24 years of experience (2001 - present)

• Life Coach with 6 years of training (2013 - 2019)

• Trained PE coach (2021)

• Certified Circus Arts Instructor (2022)

• Certified Archery Instructor (2023)

Tanya is an enthusiastic educator who specializes in teaching hands-on Science and Geography classes. With a passion for making learning interactive and engaging, she brings concepts to life through, projects and real-world exploration. Tanya’s creative approach inspires curiosity and critical thinking, helping her students connect with the world around them in meaningful ways.