About Yorktown

Yorktown students receive advanced customized instruction that matches their interests and pace.

Every student earns straight "A" grades in our flexible mastery program. The college prep program requires less time with traditional grading standards.

Students at Yorktown may accelerate their learning and earn college credit through our dual enrollment program with Collin College.

Yorktown's schedule is flexible by quarter, day and hour. You can drop off and pick up your child any time between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. - and you can visit whenever you wish.

The Yorktown faculty consists of the best teachers available.

Teachers customize the curriculum and teaching methods according to what's best for each student.

The environment of Yorktown is kind, caring, and encouraging. Students treat one another with respect.

Tuition is only nine thousand dollars for a nine month school year, the lowest cost ERB school in the Dallas Fort-Worth area.

Some of the teachers applying to Yorktown Education next year are currently under contract with the leading educational institutions across the country. These institutions include elite private schools like The Hockaday School, Episcopal Day School, Greenhill School and Florida Virtual School. Teachers leaving is unpublished so we do not upset their students or administrations. We protect our teacher's and student's information and do not publish it unless there is a specific reason and we have their approval.

Our teachers do make appearances at Yorktown Education information sessions. Here are a couple of examples of our teacher's backgrounds.

A math teacher with a Masters Degree in Math, A average and has taught at 3 universities, including Southern Methodist University (SMU). Also has 9 years of secondary education teaching experience including 5 years at the Hockaday School (an elite private school with tuition over $20,000 annually). Teaches AP math and helps the College Board.

An AP English and World Context teacher educated at SMU and University of Texas with 18 years of teaching experience at an large upscale public school system. The school received the Presidential Blue Ribbon Excellent Award and he/she received The Excellence in Teaching Award, and has also received the District's Teacher of the Year Award, and the district has over 1,000 teachers!

Staff Directory

Yorktown is currently recruiting a waiting list for staff at new schools.

Miss Tracy Arkin

Chief Administrator

Ms. Arkin graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Services. She has been working in municipal parks & recreation departments for over 5 years and loves working with kids! more >

Mrs. Camie Buri

Student Recruiter

Camie recently joined the Yorktown Education team as a student recruiter. She has over ten years of experience in marketing and public relations. Camie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Biola University.

Camie ‘s son enrolled at Yorktown in 2008 after experiencing some difficult struggles in the public school system. She and her husband have been thrilled to watch the Yorktown Education experience rekindle his love of learning and provide new opportunities for educational achievement. Camie’s focus at Yorktown is making other parents aware of this amazing educational option for their children. more >

Mrs. Ruth Cheatham

Senior Partner Teacher

Before becoming a Senior Partner Teacher, Ruth Cheatham was already a seasoned educator with experience at the university, community college, high school and middle school levels. She was also a mom looking for the best education her child could receive. more >

Mrs. Mary Connolly

Biology and Science Teacher

Mary Connolly has over 25 years experience in education, teaching the middle school and high school in Dallas private schools. Mrs. Connolly graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and then attended University of Texas at Dallas for her Certification in Education. She earned a Master of Science in Science Education from Texas Woman’s University. She has experience teaching a wide range of students from gifted and talented to those with learning differences. more >

Mr. Larry Kryske

Senior Partner Teacher

Before becoming a Senior Partner Teacher, Commander Lawrence (Larry) M. Kryske, U.S. Navy (Ret.), had over thirty years of worldwide success leading and educating men and women. He has been a career naval officer, private school administrator at the largest private school in Arkansas, strategic planner, and president of Your Finest Hour Leadership Programs, a full-service leadership development business more >

Mrs. Ellen Lethe

Administrator and Teacher

Mrs. Lethe has experience in Elementary, Middle School, and Special Education. Mrs. Lethe received her B.S. in Education Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University. She received her Masters in Education from the University of North Texas in Education Administration with Instructional Leadership Certification. more >

Mr. Randall Reiners

Chairman & Founder - sometimes a teacher

Mr. Reiners is now recognized as a leading innovator in blended learning education. Yorktown Education is being recognized as the leading innovator quality education using advanced technology.

Mr. Reiners teaches real life skills, world context and other subjects as needed. He has:
•A Master’s degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (dean’s list, and graduated in one year)
• A Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri (honors degree, top 10 student award, and dean’s list).
• Dean's list at Iowa State University in Engineering more >

Mr. Milton Sweet

Mathematics Teacher

Mr. Sweet has taught math at both private and public schools. He especially enjoys it when a student’s eyes light up after he has worked with them on a new math concept.

Mr. Sweet’s son and daughter are enrolled at Yorktown, because he wants the best education possible for his own children.

He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Dallas. more >

Ms. Beth Trumpower

Science and Middle School Teacher

Ms. Trumpower joined as our new middle school and science teacher. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B.A. in Biology and Writing and also holds a Master of Science degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. She was raised by the beach in Maryland and lived in New York and Dublin, Ireland before moving to Texas. In the past, she has worked in the fields of veterinary medicine and animal care, and as an after-school tutor for children. more >

Ms. Beth Trumpower

Science and Middle School Teacher

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