Joe Liu
Executive Director
Joe is an education entrepreneur with a Master of Education from the University of Melbourne, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in supporting both local and international students. Liu helps students master English and navigate the education system. His passion is rooted in his family’s educational background, with both his mother and grandfather as teachers. He has held teaching and administrative roles at institutions like Loyola Law School, Saddleback College, and Irvine Valley College. In 2013, Liu founded LUD, Inc. to provide educational services for international students, focusing on their overall development. The success of LUD fueled his entrepreneurial aspirations in the education sector. In 2017, Liu became a franchisee of Sylvan Learning, drawn by its holistic approach and commitment to building students' academic confidence. He strives to foster a love of learning in children across Orange County and internationally. Liu aims to enhance academic confidence and equip students with essential skills for today’s challenges. Under his leadership, Sylvan Learning of Irvine delivers personalized educational experiences that inspire young learners. Joe Liu is a dedicated education entrepreneur committed to academic success and cultural integration for international students, reflecting his deep passion for teaching and learning.Daniel Vo
Program Director
This is the second time my family has worked with Class 101. With my college planner’s help, I was able to improve my grades and write an amazing essay while abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. This made the distance between the two of us negligible, even before social distancing measures were put in place! Without Class 101, I would have been lost within the endless information required for applying to college. Thank you for making this difficult transition year so much more bearable!
Kai Oddo
Centre College
Because of Class 101… wow, I really don’t think I can put it into words. I’m headed to my dream school. I have a resume that I’m proud of. I got my ACT score up. I’ve experienced the impact that positive affirmation can have on an overscheduled and under slept teenager. I understand the research process to find a school that fits for me. I’m not going to fall into the never-ending pit of despair that is student debt. I’m ready for whatever happens next.
I truly am.
Taylor Galavotti
High Point U
Because of Class 101 I have grown as a student and as a person. Preparing for college can be tricky for high schoolers. Picking a college, deciding a major, and preparing for the ACT are just some of the things that Class 101 has been able to help me with over the last few years. My college planner, Tom, was able to guide me through one of the most important chapters in my life and I am forever grateful. I joined Class 101 as a sophomore with very little idea of what direction I wanted to take my life in. Now, I am just a few months from beginning my first semester of nursing school at the University of Louisville. Without the help of Class 101, I would not have as much confidence in myself and my decisions. Every moment over the last few years has been worth it.
Julian Palmisano
U of Louisville
