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Navigating education can be overwhelming. 
I'M HERE TO HELP.

WITH OVER 5,300 COLLEGES IN THE U.S. AND 25,000 UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE, finding the right educational path for your student requires expertise. I'm Kerry McNaughton, and I'm dedicated to helping students navigate their educational journey, from academic coaching through college applications and everything in between. My experience as an educator and consultant is your advantage. Every student has unique strengths and potential, and I can help them shine. Everyone's educational needs are different, so I tailor my services to meet your specific goals. Let me illuminate your path to success!

Kerry T. McNaughton, M.A.
Education Partner

​Founder of SHINE Pathways

Supporting Humans IN Education

  • Academic Coaching

  • College And career planning

  • School outside the classroom

Education:​

  • Stanford University, Master of Arts in Education. Credentialed in Science and Math 2010

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  • University of California at Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Integrative Biology 2007

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  • University of California at Berkeley, Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning - Anticipated completion December 2025

For more info, visit Kerry's LinkedIn Page:

  • LinkedIn
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"Kerry is worth every penny!  My husband and I initially thought we would navigate the college process with our twins' solo.  As we started to dive deep into this complicated, emotional and tedious process, we 2nd guessed our skills and realized we were not experts in this field. We loved Kerry's a la  carte design which allowed each twin to use her the way they needed.  Our daughter thanked us many times and said 'it was the best money we spent and she was so grateful for Kerry.'  Both were able to independently own this process while working with Kerry.  This is a very stressful process especially with two very different students.  Kerry brought a bit of Zen back to our life.  Although our two worked hard in this process, I truly believe that Kerry was instrumental in helping both get into ALL of the colleges they applied to (even direct admit nursing programs and UW- both extremely competitive programs)!!!  We can't thank you enough Kerry!!!" 

Parents, Kari and Chuck Moore, Class of 2025

Randall Johns, NY

"Ms. McNaughton is a fantastic teacher that not only taught me science, but also how to ask questions and explore the world... Ms. McNaughton taught us how to think critically, and allowed us to apply those skills to make an impact... I cannot fully describe in words the great teacher that Ms. McNaughton is, and I believe that everyone can benefit in so many ways from her teaching."

Former Student

Former Student

"While transitioning to middle school was challenging for me, Ms. McNaughton brought so much excitement and joy to my first year in middle school. From her dedication to create the best learning experiences to the extra time she takes to connect with every student, Ms. McNaughton goes above and beyond to see others succeed. In addition to teaching, Ms. McNaughton is the most compassionate, motivated, and inspiring person I have ever met."

"Ms. McNaughton is one of the most formative teachers I've ever met, and she is so caring and thoughtful. Her never-ending confidence inspired me... and she's just been such a positive influence in my life. "

Former Student

“Kerry is a dedicated educator who bridges her science knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to students who positively respond to her inquiry based experiences. She is a positive staff member who goes above and beyond all teaching responsibilities to engage students in the process of learning about themselves and their world connections. Kerry is a true treasure to any school lucky enough to hire her.”

Former Principal

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