STATE COLLEGE, PA — Tierney Education, a leading academic coaching and tutoring company serving Penn State students and families, proudly announces Julianna Herriott as Tutoring Program Manager.

“We are so excited to have Julianna join the Tierney Education team,” said James Tierney, Founder and CEO of Tierney Education.

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Tierney Education, a leading academic coaching and tutoring company serving Penn State students and families, proudly announces that Maddy Pryor is joining the team as Public Relations Manager in a part-time capacity.

A 2013 Penn State graduate of the Bellisario College of Communications and a 2015 master’s degree recipient of Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism, Maddy brings over a decade of experience in social media content creation as well as public relations management skills, including a wealth of involvement in the State College area.

Once the initial excitement has worn off, many students find themselves overwhelmed with their classwork, homework, and complicated schedules. Adjusting to the planning and time management demands of college can be difficult and frustrating. At Tierney Education, our coaches help you feel confident and in control of your academic success! Our goal is to help you build the skills you need to do it all on your own. 

Kimberly Tierney brings over a decade of experience as a school psychologist and has worked extensively with students to support executive functioning, social-emotional development, and academic growth. She holds a degree in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Irvine, and both a Master’s and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Psychology from Chapman University.

At Tierney Education, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, meaningful support to students. Over the years, we've refined our approach to ensure our tutoring services not only help students improve academically but also foster skills that lead to long-term success. One of our key policies is that we don’t accept new tutoring clients after Week 10 of a standard semester.

Tierney Education, a leading provider of academic coaching and support services, is excited to announce the opening of its new location at 333 South Allen Street #104, just three blocks from the iconic Allen Street Gates on Penn State's main campus. This move marks a significant milestone for the business, founded by James Tierney on January 1, 2022, following his 7.5-year tenure teaching large lecture economics classes at Penn State.