Suzann and Brian Overton, Owners

​Suzann and Brian met as Duke undergraduates and have been married since 1993. They have lived in Brentwood for over 15 years and have three children who attend or have graduated from Williamson County Schools, as well as two black labs.

Suzann received her BS and MS degrees from Duke University where she was a National Merit and Helen Kaiser Scholar. She is a former high school biology and chemistry teacher. She has been an active parent volunteer in Williamson County Schools, serving as a Destination Imagination coach, Library Coordinator, Classroom Tutor, Textbook Committee Member, AP Test Coordinator, and Student Enrichment Committee Chair Elect. She was honored with the Shining Apple award from Brentwood High School in 2018. She is also involved with the Children's Ministries at her church.

Brian received his BSE from Duke University and his MBA from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School where he was a Jenrette Fellow. After serving in the US Navy, Brian has worked for Dell, Amazon, and Centerstone in operations and project management. He is a church elder and former Kiwanis member and Brentwood Ball Club baseball coach. He enjoys music, physics, and Duke basketball

Suzann serves as the Director of Educational Services at Above Grade Level. She hires, trains, and matches tutors with families; coordinates student assessments; and develops individualized tutoring programs. She also oversees our ACT/SAT/PSAT preparation programs and practice tests. Brian is the AGL financial director, physics guru, and behind-the-scenes problem-solver. They are both passionate about working with families to help children succeed in school whether they are struggling or gifted learners.. 

Our Approach

We pair students with highly qualified, enthusiastic tutors who cater their tutoring to the child's individual learning styles and needs. We believe that our focused tutoring is part of a team approach that helps students reach their learning goals. Our tutoring occurs in your home or a library and is individualized, collaborative, and effective.

Our Team

Our team of tutors are experienced teachers and enthusiastic about working with students of all ages and abilities. They have expertise in a wide range of subjects, including math, writing, reading comprehension, study skills, sciences, history, foreign languages, and test prep. 
Suzann or Brian Overton
615-208-6443
soverton@abovegradelevel.com​