Fit Learning St. Louis - About Our Team

Janice Smith, Lab Director

Email: Janice@fitlearningstl.com As lab director and owner of Fit Learning St. Louis, Janice brings more than fifteen 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.

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.

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

Imogen Davies, 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.

Jay Finck, Operations Coordinator

Jay Finck recently graduated from Washington University with a degree in Psychology. He is deeply interested in the science of behavior and the mind, and is eager to apply it in a way that helps learners at Fit Learning. He has tutored through school programs for several years and has experience working with children of all ages. Jay plans to continue working with and helping children throughout his life as a clinical psychologist. When he’s not at Fit Learning, Jay is usually reading, writing fiction, or listening to a podcast, often with his dog close by.

Hayley is a junior majoring in Psychology and Educational Studies at Washington University. She is passionate about connecting learners with additional support to help them reach their highest academic potential, which is a process she is excited to be involved in at Fit Learning. She hopes to continue supporting students as a school psychologist in the future. At school, Hayley is a research assistant and a peer mental health counselor. In her free time she is usually making art, shooting film photography, or exploring St. Louis.

Regan Gorman, Certified Learning Coach

Regan is a rising senior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Psychology at Washington University where she is a member of the Night Off Club, providing parents of children with autism a “night off” as well as promoting autism awareness on campus. 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.

Abbie Massey, Intern

Gabriel Brady, Intern

Gabriel is a recent graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in creative writing. He spent three years at SIUE’s student-run news source, where he received numerous awards for his writing. He’s the son of two teachers, and has always enjoyed helping children understand the world around them, while also learning from them himself. In his free time, he occasionally performs at open mic nights in his hometown of Alton, Illinois. In his time off, you can find Gabe attending local arts events, writing, and collecting vinyl records.