Kathy Jones
Owner | College Advisor | Education Consultant
Hi! My name is Kathy Jones, and I own Class 101-Cypress. I am a product of the Cypress Fairbanks School District and love the northwest Houston area. My husband and I have chosen to raise our two boys right here in Cypress! I earned my B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. After working in corporate America, I saw a chance to merge my business degree with my love for mentoring teenagers through Class 101. I view myself as a consultant, and I strive to help students identify their goals and take actionable steps to achieve those goals. I bring my commitment to excellence and desire to serve others to all my college planning students. I help students and families navigate the complex steps of college admissions and find the right fit school for THEM. Perhaps, we can even spark a bit of inspiration along the way. Email Kathy at [email protected].
James Jones
Owner | College Advisor | Education Consultant
Hi! My name is James Jones, and I own Class 101 Cypress in conjunction with my wife, Kathy Jones. I am a lifelong Houstonian and have lived in northwest Houston (Cypress) specifically since 2007. Both our sons (and Kathy herself) are products of the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District. After starting at the University of Houston Honors College, I transferred and earned a B.A. in Economics from San Diego State University in 2005 and an M.B.A from Rice University in 2009. Though my background is in energy and finance, I have always had a deep appreciation for education’s importance and role in my life. I am also bilingual in Spanish! Getting the opportunity to work with my best friend and favorite person in the world (looking at you Kathy Jones) is an exciting and humbling journey. I want the next generation of young adults to benefit from the same experiences, life lessons, and general enrichment that accompanies higher education. By providing a warm (yet professional) environment and a never-ending pursuit of service, we strive to find the right fit school for each student while making the overall college process a little less stressful for families. Email James at [email protected].
Jan Olsen
College Advisor | Education Consultant
Sabrina Shumsky
College Advisor | Education Consultant
Hi! My name is Sabrina Shumsky, and I’m a College Advisor at Class 101 Cypress. I was born and raised in the Buckeye state of Ohio. I earned my B.A. in Government, English, and Speech from Morehead State University and my J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law. In 2000, my employer, Schlumberger, relocated my husband and me to Houston, and we chose to live in Cypress. My son was born here and is a true Texan at heart. We love this area and feel blessed with the best community, neighbors, friends, and schools! Though my background is in the energy and technology arenas, where I served as a human resource, employee relations, and compliance expert, I was also blessed to work with students as an aide in CFISD before joining Class 101 Cypress. I am inspired by the knowledge, passion, and smart approach Kathy and James bring to helping students and families navigate the stressful and often complex area of what is now college admissions and the application process. I am thrilled to be a part of this fantastic team and love to help students find and present the best version of themselves through a caring, consultative, and supportive approach. I very much look forward to working with you! Email Sabrina at [email protected].
Kristen Neill, Ed.D.
College Advisor
Hi! My name is Kristen Neill, and I am a college advisor for Class 101 Cypress. I have lived in Cypress for twenty years. My husband and I have four daughters who attend or who have graduated from schools in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. I earned my B.S. in Biology, M.Ed. in Gifted Education, and Ed.D. in Leadership all from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX. I served as a high school physics teacher, campus instructional coach, secondary assistant principal and director of instruction in Cypress Fairbanks ISD and Spring Branch ISD. I currently serve as the assistant director for a PhD program in the School of Medicine at Texas A&M University. My passion for education always goes back to the students. I am excited to support your student through this journey and to encourage the multiple pathways that exist when planning. The options are endless, and it is my intention to guide your student towards the best possible fit for their future. Email Kristen at [email protected]
Niki Myles
College Advisor
Hi! My name is Niki Myles, and I am a college advisor at Class 101 Cypress. Eight years ago, after my husband accepted a job at Texas A&M University, my family relocated to the Cypress area from Blacksburg, Virginia, where he was a professor at Virginia Tech. We are originally from the beautiful state of Colorado where I completed my formal education. I hold a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, and an M.A. in Education from the University of Northern Colorado. My husband and I have three amazing children: a rising junior at Caltech, an incoming freshman at UT Austin, and a junior at Bridgeland High School. Education is a cornerstone of our family values.
With over 20 years of experience in education, I’ve taught at both the elementary and secondary levels across various public and private settings. Ever since moving to Texas in 2016, I have been teaching in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Teaching has brought me immense joy; knowing I’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life is incredibly fulfilling.
I am passionate about education and helping students and excited to be part of a team who shares the same values. I am dedicated to mentoring students and their families through the college planning process, offering invaluable guidance on college selection, career exploration, and navigating the application process. My goal is to empower students, ensuring they make informed decisions and effectively prepare for their college journey. I look forward to working with you! Email Niki at [email protected].
Owners
Kathy Jones
James Jones
Phone
(281) 758-8533
Address
10242 Greenhouse Suite 301, Cypress, TX 77433
