Washington Redskin Demetric Evans Teams up With Ashley Tutors and Tree Top Kids to Tackle Education
Released on: April 3, 2008, 6:26 pm
Press Release Author: Right Now Marketing Group
Industry: Education
Press Release Summary: Evans to Talk About the Importance of Education
Press Release Body: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Washington Redskins veteran defensive lineman, #92, Demetric Evans is appearing at Tree Top Kids' Fairfax and Potomac locations on Saturday, April, 12, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. Hosted by Ashley Tutors, Evans will be there to get kids enthusiastic about learning. "Tree Top Kids believes learning, playing and fun should go hand-in-hand in a child's life," said Catherine Porterfield, vice president of marketing for Tree Top Kids. "We are excited about teaming up with Ashley Tutors and having Demetric in our stores to teach students that learning can be entertaining." Ashley Tutors has invited Demetric Evans to talk about the role education has played in
his life. Ashley Fagel, a passionate instructor with a master's degree in education from
the University of Maryland who provides the kinesthetic teaching methods for the
tutoring team, will then feature some of http://www.treetopkids.com/
great educational toys. Finally, Evans will read a book for the kids at the store, followed by photos and autographs. "At Ashley Tutors we find ways to make learning fun for kids because the more they enjoy it, the more they will want to learn," said Josh Chernikoff, a lifelong Montgomery County resident and the Ashley Tutors team member in charge of finding the most qualified educators. "We are thrilled to partner with Demetric who is such a positive role model and will stir up excitement about learning." Evans has been a solid performer on the Redskins defensive line, playing in 80 games and recording 159 tackles. Now he is tackling education. "My education from elementary school through college at the University of Georgia has played a vital role in my life," said Evans. "I want to encourage kids to learn all they can, and to help them understand that education is the key to unlock all their dreams." Beyond these exciting events on April 12, Ashley Tutors and Evans are also uniting to create the 92 for A's program. This program will reward Ashley Tutors' students who work hard to achieve academic success. Every student who gets one "A" or "O" (Outstanding) will get a mini football signed by Evans. Also, for every "A" or "O" its students earn, Ashley Tutors will make a donation to Evans' charity 92 Blessings which was recently established to help 92 families, and more specifically, single parents during times of need. For more information, please visit http://www.AshleyTutors.com. Please join the Ashley Tutors team and Demetric Evans at Tree Top Kids at noon at their Fairfax store: Fairfax Corner 11895 Grand Commons Avenue Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 815-2121. Or join the fun at 3:00 p.m. at the Tree Top Kids Potomac store: Cabin John Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 299-8300. For more information or to make reservations for the JCC's "Children's Night Out," please log onto the JCC web site http://jccgw.org/
ABOUT ASHLEY TUTORS: Ashley Tutors is an in-home one-on-one tutoring service covering all subjects offered to students in grades kindergarten through 12 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Ashley Fagel, a Maryland certified teacher, advises Ashley Tutors and developed its philosophy. Guided by Montgomery County resident, Josh Chernikoff, Ashley Tutors is staffed with exceptionally passionate and driven tutors who all have undergraduate degrees and tutoring experience. Ashley Tutors sets itself apart from other tutoring centers as an in-home service that makes learning fun for its students, and helps students find their way to success in academics and life. L.I.V.E. Learning Is Very Entertaining!
Ashley Tutors provides one-on-one tutors for students in Montgomery County, Md., including Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Chevy Chase; Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. Ashley Tutors provides instruction in Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-calculus, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Government, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, English, Literature, Journalism, Reading, IT Training, Math, Writing, History and Science.
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Contact Details: Colleen Lerro Director of Communications 240.780.3233 colleen@ashleytutors.com http://www.ashleytutors.com/