Teachers Who Love to Teach!
GoldCap Education is locally owned and operated by education professionals from the Iowa City area. Our leadership and instructional team are comprised of highly-qualified teachers with experience and licensure from Early Childhood Education to K-12 to Higher Education. We look forward to offering a broad range of enrichment and educational programming that reflect the values of the Iowa City community we love.
Licensed Educators
Professional Tutors
Content Area Experts
Diverse Specializations
Colleen
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
20+ Yrs High School Teaching
B.A. – History and Social Studies Secondary Education
M.A. – Educational Psychology
PhD Student – S.S. Education: Language, Culture, and Literacy Program
Enjoys Traveling and Family Road Trips, Trying New Restaurants, and Teaching!
Geoff
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Secondary Education
10+ Years High School Spanish Teaching Experience
Enjoys raising his four daughters with his wife, Kara! When not busy with his kids or teaching, he enjoys running, cooking, home renovation, and being outdoors.
Holly
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
15+ Elementary Ed Experience
M.A. – Curriculum & Instruction, Mathematics Specialization
Talented and Gifted Licensure
English Language Learners Endorsement
Enjoys being mom to four kids, reading, gardening, and traveling!
Marisa
Asst. Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Psychology
PhD Student – K-12 School Psychology
Classroom Experience as a Paraeducator and Education Psychology Practicum
Loves being outside, reading, and the Iowa City Farmers Market!
Casey
Asst. Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Psychology
PhD Student – K-12 School Psychology
Classroom Experience as a Paraeducator and Education Psychology Practicum
Enjoys Biking on Trails around Iowa City, Watching Movies, and Playing Pickleball.
Colleen
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
20+ Yrs High School Teaching
B.A. – History and Social Studies Secondary Education
M.A. – Educational Psychology
PhD Student – S.S. Education: Language, Culture, and Literacy Program
Enjoys Traveling and Family Road Trips, Trying New Restaurants, and Teaching!
Geoff
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Secondary Education
10+ Years High School Spanish Teaching Experience
Enjoys raising his four daughters with his wife, Kara! When not busy with his kids or teaching, he enjoys running, cooking, home renovation, and being outdoors.
Holly
Lead Instructor
Experience & Education
15+ Elementary Ed Experience
M.A. – Curriculum & Instruction, Mathematics Specialization
Talented and Gifted Licensure
English Language Learners Endorsement
Enjoys being mom to four kids, reading, gardening, and traveling!
Marisa
Asst. Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Psychology
PhD Student – K-12 School Psychology
Classroom Experience as a Paraeducator and Education Psychology Practicum
Loves being outside, reading, and the Iowa City Farmers Market!
Casey
Asst. Instructor
Experience & Education
B.A. – Psychology
PhD Student – K-12 School Psychology
Classroom Experience as a Paraeducator and Education Psychology Practicum
Enjoys Biking on Trails around Iowa City, Watching Movies, and Playing Pickleball.
High-Quality Educational Opportunities
Enrichment Camps
Educational enrichment opportunities for elementary through junior high aged students. Great for students who love to learn and have specific interest areas!
Tutoring
1:1 tutoring from professionaly licensed educators with specialty area content endorsements. Available for early childhood through high school ages.
Parent Friendly
GoldCap programming will primarily schedule around the ICCSD and UI academic calendars. We will offer programming on no-school days and school breaks.
Coaching & Consulting
Educational coaching for junior-high through college students to support them in being their best. Transition consulting for high schoolers ready for their next step.