At Alpha, our revolutionary 2 Hour Learning model blends cutting-edge technology with AI-driven 1:1 tutoring, helping our classes rank in the top 1-2% nationally.
Alpha is more than a typical academic program. Afternoons focus on life skills through hands-on workshops, preparing students to thrive beyond academics. With our guides, each student receives tailored support to meet their unique potential.
At Alpha, we’re not just preparing students for tests; we’re preparing them for limitless futures.
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Dr. Tasha Arnold is a dynamic educational leader with extensive experience in American and international schools across the US, Europe, and Asia. She has spent her career transforming schools, implementing innovative learning models, and fostering personalized educational experiences that empower students to reach their highest potential. She has taught at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, specializing in IB/AP Sciences and Learning Support across various curriculums (USA, UK, IB, and AP).
I joined Alpha because I believe in redefining education. Personalization, hands-on learning, and skill development are the pillars of a truly impactful education. Alpha’s approach aligns with my vision of ensuring every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a way that is uniquely suited to them.
Benjamin Gordon Sniffen is a mentor, educator, and applied programmer who designs motivational plans rooted in each student’s passions. His executive functioning interventions have led every student he’s coached to score in the 90th percentile or higher in at least one core subject. At Alpha, his workshops in leadership, coding, and storytelling have guided students as young as nine to program self-driving cars and drones, launch podcasts, and earn top scores in Wharton’s Saturn Parable simulation. He graduated from Davidson College with honors in English and Computer Science, exploring fields from blockchain to data visualization while completing a creative writing thesis.
I hold students to high standards while tailoring each step to match their starting point and build them up. I connect social-emotional skills to what matters most to them, so they understand how those tools improve their learning and their lives.
Charlotte is an educator and coach with a background in science curriculum design, applied behavior analysis and competitive youth rock climbing. She graduated Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service with a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology and International Affairs with minors in Journalism and Spanish.
I leverage my energy and humor to build strong individual relationships where students feel truly seen and cared for. I thrive in coaching every student to believe in themselves and achieve excellence.
Liam Stanton spent a decade teaching in Colombia, China, and Silicon Valley before joining Alpha. He holds a master’s from Harvard in Learning Design, Innovation & Technology, where he focused on the impact of AI in education, and now designs immersive, real-world learning experiences for students.
A mentor’s role isn’t to give answers, but to create the conditions where the learner discovers them, and in doing so, discovers their own potential.
Alpha serves families across Lower Manhattan, including the Financial District, Tribeca, Battery Park City, the Lower East Side, and Greenwich Village, as well as nearby Chelsea. Thanks to easy ferry access, we also welcome families from Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope. In addition, we support families from surrounding areas and boroughs, offering a convenient and innovative option for those seeking personalized education in New York City. If you live near ZIP codes 10005, 10006, 10007, 10038, 10002, 10003, 10011, or 11201, Alpha is here for you.
We chose 180 Maiden Lane because it offers the perfect mix of accessibility and community. It’s close to families in Lower Manhattan and easily reached by ferry for Brooklyn parents. Just as importantly, our partnership with the building’s developer—who shared our enthusiasm for bringing a groundbreaking, personalized education model to New York—made this the ideal home for Alpha’s first NYC campus.
Every school day includes around 60 minutes of unstructured play, weather permitting. Students often head to nearby play spaces like the Imagination Playground, just one block from our campus, for active outdoor play. In addition, we offer a movement-based workshop twice a week—usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays—ensuring kids stay active, energized, and connected to their environment.
Each Alpha student follows a customized learning path supported by adaptive apps that adjust in real time to their progress. Students master core subjects at their own pace—no gaps, no burnout, no unnecessary repetition. Beyond academics, Guides work one-on-one with students to set goals and choose workshops based on their interests—from creative storytelling to robotics—so each learner thrives in a way that fits them perfectly.
Yes, Alpha is opening its doors on September 3, 2025, serving grades K–8. Located at 180 Maiden Lane in Lower Manhattan, we’re ideally positioned for families in the Financial District, Tribeca, Battery Park City, and Chelsea, with convenient ferry access for Brooklyn neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope. We’re thrilled to bring Alpha’s personalized learning model to New York City and are excited to welcome our first cohort of students.
The daily schedule at Alpha runs from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Students arrive for morning drop-off at 8:15–8:30 AM, and the day finishes with afternoon pick-up between 3:30–4:00 PM.
You can find more information on what an Alpha day looks like in the Info Packet linked above.
Explore our showcases to tour Alpha, and enjoy our camps and afterschool programs offering exciting, hands-on experiences for kids.
