ABOUT

Mentor • Educator • Storyteller • Disruptor of the Traditional Classroom

I’m Caitlyn Pandell, a former high school science teacher turned visionary mentor, homeschool designer, and speaker—here to reimagine how we teach, learn, and grow in an ever-changing world.

I was raised at the crossroads of analog and algorithm—growing up as a Millennial meant learning how to navigate life before the internet exploded and adapting again as the rules of success, connection, and education completely transformed. That tension—between structure and chaos, tradition and disruption—shaped everything I do.

As an educator, I’ve taught in public school systems, run private tutoring programs, and launched homeschool pods that reflect not only academic excellence but real-life relevance. I’ve worked extensively with neurodiverse learners, particularly students with ADHD, and know that deep learning doesn’t happen in rigid environments. It happens when you feel seen, safe, and free to question everything.

I believe in experiential education—not just absorbing content, but learning through doing, feeling, building, failing, reflecting, and creating. My teaching style blends structure with soul, clarity with curiosity, and academics with emotional intelligence. Whether we’re building a science project, unpacking a historical moment, or talking about life purpose—my students are learning to think for themselves, trust their instincts, and build futures that feel meaningful.

What I Do

  • Mentorship for Gen Alpha, Gen Z students navigating identity, learning styles, emotional health, and life skills

  • Customized Homeschooling that integrates core academics with real-world application, field learning, and creative exploration

  • Speaking Engagements on education reform, neurodiversity, alternative learning models, and the future of youth development

My Process

  • Observe the whole student — not just performance but energy, resistance, curiosity, and emotion

  • Design experiences that build critical thinking, independence, and self-worth

  • Mentor with presence and intuition, using my own life as curriculum when necessary—because stories teach better than worksheets.

Originally from Michigan, Caitlyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Miami and has spent over a decade guiding students to academic and personal success through tutoring, teaching, and mentorship.

With experience across a wide range of educational environments—including public, private, and Montessori schools—Caitlyn has developed a broad and nuanced understanding of how students learn best. These diverse settings have shaped her progressive vision for the future of education: one rooted in personalization, emotional intelligence, and real-world application.

From an early age, Caitlyn felt called to teach. Her journey into education was not only a career path, but a soul-guided mission shaped by life experiences, personal healing, and a drive to help young people find meaning, motivation, and mastery in their learning.

Caitlyn is known for her highly personalized and intuitive approach. She tailors her instruction to the unique learning styles and strengths of each student, blending academic rigor with compassion and creativity.