Our Founders & Team
Founded by educators with a combined 35 years of experience across New York City public and independent schools, Enriched was built to make exceptional learning support more accessible.
Meet Our Team
Built by educators. Founded in expertise.
From literacy specialists to subject-area experts, our team is thoughtfully assembled to provide exceptional, individualized support.
Enriched Founder
Mary Cantwell
Mary, a Manhattan native, has been the Director of the London-based Garden House School of New York for the better half of the last two decades. Specializing in curriculum development, mentoring new teachers through classroom modeling, and parent partnerships, Mary brings her warm and unparalleled style to Enriched. A Fordham University alumnae, Mary started her career as a reading specialist in the New York City public school system at an elementary school in East Harlem and then a middle school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Passionate about utilizing multi-sensory instruction for all types of learners, she is also a successful private tutor. In the spring of 2020, Mary discovered that a multimodal approach can successfully translate virtually, and children are capable of academic gains beyond the classroom setting. As a life-long learner, Mary enjoyed the time she spent teaching at the Hunter College School of Education and continues to participate in development opportunities whenever possible. She is proud and happy to report that her daughter, Ava, a graduate of the Spence School and currently enrolled at Bucknell University, aspires to work with children in the future.
Enriched Founder
Brooke Ooten
Brooke Ooten grew up in Connecticut and attended the Taft School before moving to New York City following her graduation from Colgate University in 2001. Initially in the world of finance, Brooke quickly realized a passion for teaching after assisting Scott Rostan with Teaching the Street one summer during her tenure as a Merrill Lynch investment banking analyst. She went on to obtain her Masters in Teaching from Columbia University Teachers College in 2004 and has taught at numerous top-tier institutions in New York City, including Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Marymount School, The Chapin School, and St. Thomas More Play Group. Additionally, Brooke has been a private tutor for the past 10 years, working in that capacity in both private homes and at The Brearley School. Finally, as a former Buckley School and Brearley School parent, Brooke has gained a multi-dimensional understanding of curriculum and teaching in New York City.
Expertise Behind Every Lesson
40+
Years
Experience in Education
Built by educators with decades of classroom experience.
Advanced
Degrees
For Head Teachers
Advanced training in education and student development.
Top-Tier
Tutors
Independent School Experience
Our educators bring expertise from leading independent school environments.
Specialized
Disciplines
Expertise Across Subjects
From literacy specialists to experts across core academics, enrichment, and student support.