Who We Are

Your student’s goals are our goals. The only dreams that are too big are the ones that never get pursued. We will sit with you and your student to learn how high you would like to reach, and together we will make a plan and pursue that dream. We provide the flexibility to tutor in-home, at school, or at a public location of your choosing.

At Empowered Tutoring, we have a wealth of teaching and tutoring experience that spans every grade level and most every subject.  We have a passion for learning, we have a passion for teaching, and we have a passion for helping students succeed.

We believe in a “back-to-the-basics” teaching strategy

We understand the importance of keeping ahead of the newest teaching trends, but we are also firm believers that many techniques that have been tried and true for generations should not be casually tossed overboard. Memorization, repetition, confidence-building through achievement, and accountability are just a few of the foundational elements that guide our tutors.


Sara Snyder – Executive Director

Sara believes in the power of storytelling to build connections. She comes from a long line of caring communicators and leverages her years of corporate marketing and journalism experience to help raise awareness of Empowered Tutoring’s mission. She and her husband, Anthony, have three grown children and live in Appleton. In her spare time, she appreciates a good story in any form – books, articles, films, shows, theater and conversing with friends. She grew up on a dairy farm in northeastern Ohio and is a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. 


Amanda Rhoades – Program/Marketing Manager

Amanda has a heart for kids and students and is passionate about helping them grow and navigate life’s challenges. With a background in Elementary Education, volunteer work with kids and teens, and experience in marketing, she brings strong organizational and collaborative skills to her work. A California Central Coast native, Amanda loves the beach, reading, good coffee, road trips, fishing, and watching college football. For the past 25 years, she has served alongside her husband, Jason, in pastoral ministry across the United States. Together they have two daughters who are currently pursuing their college educations.


Connie Chynoweth – Bookkeeper

Connie has over 20 years of experience in various office management roles in the real estate and medical fields. Her areas of expertise include human resources, bookkeeping, customer service, and workflow optimization. Connie has a lifelong love of reading and a passion for helping children. Connie is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have three children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her kids, and her grandkids, as well as reading, gardening, and scrapbooking.



Board Members

Drawing from diverse backgrounds in education, business, finance, and engineering, our board members bring valuable expertise and perspectives to our organization. What unites them is a profound commitment to our mission and a shared belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, flourish, and achieve lasting success.

Mike Voet
Founder/ Board President
Kristin Killian
Board Member
Jim Olson
Board Member
Matt Vanden Huevel
Board Member
Jane Kaufman
Board Member
Beth Voet
Board Secretary

We depend on you!

Empowered Tutoring would not be able to do our work without the support of our funders and community donations. Donations are accepted by mail to our Appleton headquarters or online. 

Our mailing address

Empowered Tutoring 
2631 N. Meade Street, Suite 203 
Appleton WI 54911