Well-Trained Mind Academy instructors bring a wealth of expertise, experience, and passion to every class.
Get to know each of our educators below.

Lauren P. Upton, JD
Instructor
Literature
Social Science
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2011

Courtney Ostaff, MA
Instructor | Blackboard Specialist
Math
Science
Social Science
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 2000

Mattias A. Caro, JD
Chair
Health & Physical Fitness
History
Social Science
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 2014

Amy Samuelson, PhD
Instructor
Social Science
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2012

Alexis Heflin, MAT
Instructor
History
Social Science
World Languages
With WTMA Since: 2019
Teaching Since: 2000