Inspire to Achieve Founding

After 15 years in the education field, I have worked with students from Kindergarten through College and have loved them all. During this time in public & private education I had a deep desire to do more, go further and collaborate more openly with families. I kept wanting to try more creative approaches or unique collaborative ideas that would be unable to work due to the limitations in a school setting. The idea to open Inspire to Achieve, LLC was born. At Inspire to Achieve I look at the whole client and take into consideration the individualized needs of the client and family. Every client has their own unique path to their goals and through my reflective creative and intuitive process together we achieve those goals. I am able to not only meet those needs but to help create meaningful growth that lasts.

Kristina Medina - Owner & SPED Teacher

Thanks for visiting my small business! I have been in education for over 15 years. I am a Connecticut-certified Special Education Teacher K-12, a Social Studies Teacher for Middle and High School, and a College Adjunct Professor in the communications department.

My family moved to California in June 2024 and I have my Special Education Certification here in California.

I love working at all levels of education and helping students when they struggle.

My goal is to work closely with each student on individualized material to fit their needs and abilities.

I am a fierce advocate for my students and will work collaboratively with parents to build successful habits that will continue to help after tutoring sessions are completed.

Together we can inspire your student to achieve at the highest level.

-Kristina Medina

Marianna Newsam - OT

Marianna  is a Developmental Consultant for parents, schools, teachers, organizations, organizations, therapists, and professionals.  She has helped thousands of children and adults achieve mastery of self and begin thriving in their environment.

Marianna uses a holistic approach to treating individuals with neurodivergent movement and behavior patterns that prevent them from connecting to themselves and others. She uses a neurological integrative approach that focuses on connecting the eyes to the body. She helps individuals achieve higher levels of regulation to allow for increased neuroplasticity and brain growth. Her unique studies of movement, sensory integration, neurology, and scientific research combined with 25 years of experience helping others to achieve their highest potential is unique and intuitive and extremely talented.

Marianna is on the educational advisory board for Moving Smart, NZ, a company that provides “perceptual movement training” and protocols that are taught throughout New Zealand in the preschool system. She is delighted to share her expertise and educate globally.

Marianna is a speaker for and member of The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. SBMT is a non-profit society organized for the purpose of encouraging basic and clinical scientists as well as engineers who are interested in areas of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients afflicted with neurological disorders. She has spoken on topics of neuroptometry/ophthalmology techniques and practices that enhance movement and learning.

Dedicated to helping children, helping parents and, most importantly, helping parents to help their child!


  • Currently, I work weekly in El Segundo and Playa Vista but I will start groups all throughout West LA and Southbay. Fill out a consultation or send me an email weinspiretoachieve@gmail.com for something near you!

  • Not yet! I am looking for the right space.

  • Email is best or fill out a consultation form for me to call you.

  • Prices are available on the services pages. Prices that are not available are because it is a specialty project, and we would have a consult before setting a price.

  • You need to schedule a consult call first to talk about the needs before I open up the schedule for tutoring.