Baird Johnson
Executive Director & Owner
I’m Baird Johnson, Executive Director and owner of the LearningRx Center in Eden Prairie. I am so honored to be able to help families in Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Chanhassen, Chaska and the whole southwest metro area live better lives through cognitive training. I came to be involved with LearningRx more than 12 years ago as a solution to my oldest daughter’s reading difficulties. We had tried multiple tutoring and special education services for her and nothing worked until we found a solution in LearningRx that addressed her underlying cognitive weaknesses. Since that time I have worked with thousands of individuals who struggled with learning and cognition. The most rewarding thing for me is when I hear back from students and parents years later who tell me of the great success that they have gone on to achieve, and they credit LearningRx brain training with giving them the skills and confidence that they never would have had otherwise.
Nate Maus
Director of Training
I’m Nate Maus, the Director of Training for LearningRx of Eden Prairie along with our locations in Maple Grove and Shoreview. I studied Psychology at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and am a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist. I was initially drawn to LearningRx in 2008 as a way to apply the academic knowledge I received from my studies in cognitive psychology to help individuals directly. In the past, I took great joy in working with clients personally as a cognitive trainer and now focus my time as the Director of Training on finding and training amazing and highly skilled individuals to work as cognitive trainers. I love seeing the amazing growth our trainers deliver daily. I have a passion for helping people and oversee all our programs to ensure every student receives the best cognitive training possible.
Adam Sculthorp
Training Supervisor
Adam studied History in college and spent several years in the British Army Reserves before emigrating to the United States in 2008. Adam started at LearningRx as a Cognitive Skills Trainer in 2009. Adam’s current role includes training new staff, matching students and trainers, and overseeing all the trainers and students in the center.
Justine Possel
Lead Cognitive Skills Trainer
Justine studied English Education, Theater, and Communication at Concordia college in Moorhead. Justine has worked abroad in Japan and as a paraprofessional teaching specialized art. She has been with LearningRx since 2015. Outside of LearningRx she also teaches English to students in China! In her free time she enjoys drawing, reading, coaching drama, and researching her next travel adventure.
Sue Youngren
Director of First Impressions
Hello, I’m the Director of First Impressions at our Eden Prairie LearningRx Center. I come from a background of working in public schools as the Administrative Assistant to the Principal for 35 years and have a legal secretarial degree as well. I’m recently retired and couldn’t wait to come back to LearningRx to be part of the process in helping students and their families and to continue the education experience. It’s a joy watching students grow while applying their new skills. My three granddaughters are the light of my life! Outside of work I enjoy bike riding, pickleball, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, drawing/painting and trying to play my guitar.
Gina Schauer-Schaaf
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Gina studied Health and Physical Education before getting her Master’s in Educational Leadership. She started at LearningRx over 10 years ago. Gina values education and all the skills associated with learning and believes every person can benefit from LearningRx! Gina is recently married with 5 children, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 fish.
Jalen Long
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Jalen graduated from Concordia College with a degree in psychology. He loves working with kids of all ages and seeing them grow in their abilities and confidence. Jalen grew up in the area and attended Eden Prairie High School. In his spare time, Jalen enjoys sports, video games, reading and writing, or watching movies or television shows.
Rhyan Smith
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Rhyan enjoys connecting with students while helping them grow and reach their goals. She studied Psychology and Philosophy at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and plans to pursue graduate school soon. She has tutoring experience and became a Certified Cognitive Trainer to continue directly helping people. Outside of training, Rhyan enjoys playing with her 4 cats, listening to music, and playing Solitaire.
Anna Helseth
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Anna graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Deaf Studies. She is Minnesotan born and raised and adores the Midwest. Anna loves seeing the progress in her students and being able to celebrate their success with them as they grow! In her free time Anna is an avid reader, mediocre snowboarder, and board game enthusiast.
Nietzsche Deuel
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Hi, I’m Nietzche! Don’t be intimidated by my name, it is only two syllables when pronounced. The phonetic way to say my name is nee-cha, it rhymes with nice-to-meet-cha! I grew up in Colorado and moved to Minnesota in 2013. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and social justice. I enjoy hiking, camping, biking, and going to the gym. When the weather doesn’t allow for outside activities, I spend my time crafting and creating things.
I enjoy working with LearningRx because my younger brother struggled his way through school due to his learning difficulties. Watching the frustration that cognitive difficulties can cause is something I am very familiar with, and my sense of patience stems from trying to help my brother. I love to help encourage personal growth and celebrate even the smallest of steps forward!
