About Our Team

About Our Team


Photo of Janice Smith, the founder and lab director of Fit Learning. If you're looking for tutoring in St. Louis, Janice is the person to speak to about how to make sure your child has the most effective tutoring experience possible. She knows the Fit program and understands the science behind how children learn better than almost anyone else in the Midwest!Janice Smith, Lab Director

Email: Janice@fitlearningstl.com As lab director and owner of Fit Learning St. Louis, Janice brings more than twenty years of experience in the field of behavior science and education. She previously worked as an administrator for the Special School District of St. Louis County, leading a team of behavior analysts and attending dozens of IEP meetings in her capacity as an area coordinator. During a ten-year residency in mid-Missouri, she diversified her experience by providing behavioral support services in a university-based clinic setting, family homes, private schools, residential treatment placements, and daycare centers (and nurtured her love for documentary film at the True/False film festival held annually in Columbia, MO). She graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (where she met her husband) before obtaining her master’s degree in behavioral science from the University of Nevada-Reno. A former foster parent, Janice served on the board of directors of Heart of Missouri CASA and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. She has two daughters.

Janice and Elizabeth Haughton, recipient of the Ogden R. Lindsley Lifetime Achievement Award, at annual precision teaching conference. Janice had a dream years ago of bringing Fit Learning to the St. Louis area & has loved watching so many children from the St. Louis area succeed academically with the support of Fit Programs. She loves how Fit goes beyond traditional tutoring programs to help bring science & education together!Left: Janice and Elizabeth Haughton, recipient of the Ogden R. Lindsley Lifetime Achievement Award, at the annual precision teaching conference.

Why I Launched Fit Learning St. Louis 

I am passionate about Fit Learning because of our noble cause to change educational practices around the world and the mission to transform the learning abilities of every student who walks through our doors. Fit Learning’s core values—of science, fun, and transformation—culminates in our drive to be impeccable in every aspect of the business. It is easy for me to appreciate that Fit Learning offers the best opportunity to be impactful in the lives of children; no one is better at transforming education.

Photo of Janice, our St. Louis Fit Director, and Fit Learning Founding Directors, Drs. Donny and Kendra Newsome and Drs. Nick and Kimberly Berens

Above: Janice and Fit Learning Founding Directors, Drs. Donny and Kendra Newsome and Drs. Nick and Kimberly Berens.

Meet Our Staff

Imogen Davies, clinical director at Fit Learning St. Louis, where tutoring is fun for kids


Imogen Lusija, Clinical Director

“I love to learn and grow through helping others and being at Fit is exactly that. When I heard about Fit Learning and about what an awesome place it is, I said, ‘Sign me up!’ Being able to see the learners transform and succeed brings a massive smile to my face and makes me love what I do even more. Fit Learning is everything I imagined it to be! It’s a place where we all get to learn but also have fun at the same time. What could be better than that!”

Imogen is originally from the UK, and moved to the US in 2010, originally settling in San Diego. She graduated from Lindenwood University in May of 2020. While a full-time student, Imogen received a scholarship in rugby, which she played for eight years. Before Fit Learning, Imogen worked with a variety of people, including individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. When not at Fit, Imogen loves to FaceTime her family, drink some tea, and play with her cat Mungo.

Imogen is a certified learning coach, case manager, and case advisor in addition to her role as clinical director.

 


Regan Gorman, Certified Learning Coach and Operations CoordinatorRegan Gorman, certified learning coach and operations coordinator at Fit Learning St. Louis, where we provide support for homeschool families

Regan graduated from Washington University with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Psychology. She is excited to be working with Fit Learning and helping students in their journeys of transforming their learning abilities. In the future she hopes to improve education using both psychology and computer science. In her free time, Regan enjoys flying airplanes as a licensed pilot, restoring antique cars, cooking Mexican food, and watching psychological thrillers. Recently, Regan traveled to Albuquerque to attend the 2024 Standard Celeration Society Conference.

In addition to her role as a learning coach, Regan serves as operations coordinator, helping to manage the daily operation of the Fit Learning St. Louis learning lab.

 


 

Abbie Massey, Development Coordinator and Certified Case Manager

Abbie Massey, development coordinator and certified case manager at Fit Learning St. Louis, which uses a unique and effective precision teaching approach to achieve amazing results“I have always been passionate about helping others learn and grow and be the best versions of themselves. I am so grateful to be a part of Fit where I get to do that every day!”

Abbie taught 7th and 8th grade science and provided intensive supports to learners with individualized learning needs. Abbie graduated with an associate’s degree and studied education at William Woods University. In her free time Abbie enjoys hanging out with her dog, Nevans, and her new husband. She also likes to hike, spend time outside, read Colleen Hoover’s books, drink Dr. Pepper, and binge-watch “New Girl” (she’s seen every episode at least five times).

As well as being a certified learning coach and development coordinator, Abbie’s case manager role has her working closely with the case advisor to ensure the success of Fit students in all curriculum domains.

 


 

Alexis Reese, Certified Learning CoachAlexis Reese, certified learning coach at Fit Learning St. Louis, a tutoring center offering 1:1 remediation in reading, math, and other core areas

Alexis is passionate about helping others on their educational journey. She graduated from North Central College with a degree in political science and sociology. She enjoys working with languages and is fluent in American Sign Language and Arabic. In her free time, Alexis loves to cook, travel, explore nature, and read.

 

 


 

Roses Wong, Certified Learning Coach Roses Wong, certified learning coach at Fit Learning St. Louis County, where tutoring is provided for kids of all ages and levels

Roses is a senior at Washington University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Sexuality Studies. She previously worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and provided home-based therapy for children with autism. She is very passionate about supporting students of all backgrounds by helping them reach their academic and personal goals. In her free time, Roses likes to read, cook, play games, and spend time with her family.

 


 

Christine Fiebig, Certified Learning CoachChristine Fiebig, certified learning coach at Fit Learning St. Louis in Creve Coeur, where students improve 1-2 grade levels after 40 hours of instruction

Christine is originally from Chile and lived in New York, Paris, and Miami before moving to St. Louis in 2021. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and German in addition to English. Christine earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Católica de Chile and a Master of Science in Global Affairs from New York University.

With years of experience in math intervention and tutoring, Christine has worked with students of all ages, skill levels, and math anxieties. In addition to her role at Fit Learning, she works at St. Louis Community College, where she developed the Math Fluency program and continues to teach and refine math intervention curricula for underprepared and diverse students.

Passionate about helping others, Christine finds the greatest joy in seeing her students succeed. When she’s not working, she loves spending time outdoors, going on climbing trips with her family, cooking, and enjoying time with friends. Having lived in many countries, she is now happily settled in St. Louis.

 


 

Nichole Fisk, Learning Coach InternNicole Fisk, learning coach intern at Fit Learning St. Louis, providing customized tutoring for gifted students and children with special needs

Nichole is currently an undergraduate student at UM-St. Louis’s Pierre Laclede Honors College, pursuing studies in Psychology and Criminal Justice. In addition to being a precision teacher, Nichole works with adults with developmental disabilities. She has a passion for advocating and helping others learn and achieve their educational goals, which she’s demonstrated in her more than three years of working with children in daycares and community centers.

 


Zoey Losch, Learning Coach InternZoey Losch, learning coach intern at Fit Learning St. Louis, where science-based techniques are used to transform learning in students with ADHD, autism, and other conditions

Zoey is an undergraduate at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is studying biochemistry with a minor in chemistry and is also a student of the Pierre Laclede Honors College. Zoey is a student-athlete on the cross country and track team. In her free time, she enjoys biking, drawing, and listening to music.