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About Us

Rooted in a Passion to Empower Students through Personalized Prep.

Welcome to MaranathaEd Prep, where preparation has a purpose and every student’s journey matters. Founded by Duane A. Joseph Sr. in September 2012, MaranathaEd Prep was built on more than 30 years of experience in education and a deeply personal inspiration: Duane’s daughter, Maranatha Joy Joseph, for whom the company was named.

 

From the beginning, our belief has been simple: every student deserves a personalized path to test day. Students have different strengths, challenges, goals, and learning styles, which is why effective test preparation should never be one-size-fits-all.

Veteran & Minority Owned & Operated

MaranathaEd Prep is one of the nation’s premier test preparation companies, dedicated to helping students maximize their academic potential, strengthen their confidence, and create greater opportunities for college admission and scholarships.

We specialize in comprehensive preparation for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, combining proven instruction, personalized coaching, strategic test-taking techniques, and targeted practice. We understand that every student has different strengths, challenges, and goals, which is why our approach focuses on meeting students where they are and developing a personalized path toward where they want to be.

 

Our programs serve students at every level. Whether a student is working to improve an ACT or SAT score for college admission, become more competitive for academic scholarships, pursue National Merit recognition through the PSAT, or achieve an elite ACT or SAT score, our goal is to provide the knowledge, strategies, and support necessary to reach their personal best.

At MaranathaEd Prep, we believe successful test preparation begins with a strong academic foundation. As students strengthen that foundation and learn how to strategically approach the test, they develop the confidence needed to perform at a higher level.

 

But our work goes beyond test day. Higher scores can open doors to colleges and universities, increase scholarship opportunities, and help students and families create more options for the future.

 

We don't simply prepare students for a test. We prepare them to compete for opportunities.

"Building stronger students. Creating greater opportunities. Preparing the next generation for success."

Our Leadership Team

At MaranathaEd Prep, our greatest strength is our people. Our team is made up of experienced educators, subject matter experts, and student engagement leaders who are passionate about helping every student reach their highest  potential. Together we bring decades of classroom experience, proven test preparation strategies, and a geniune commitment to student success. 

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Our Leadership team works closely with tutors across our locations to maintain high instructional standards while ensuring that each student receives personalized guidance based on their individual strengths, challenges, and goals.

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What makes our team special is our belief that test preparation goes beyond a score. We build skills, preparation habits that students can carry into college and beyond. 

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At MaranathaEd Prep, we don't simply prepare students for a test. We prepare them to believe they can succeed.

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Foundation + Confidence = Success

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Duane A. Joseph Sr.

Founder & President

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Ana "Anchi" Novicic

Anchi's Tutoring/Master Math Instructor

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Maranatha Joseph

Director of Student Services: All Locations 

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Rachel Fuller

Director of Student Engagement: Seattle

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Jessica Pfeiffer

Director of Student Engagement: Omaha/Lincoln

Mission
Equip students with the tools they need to succeed in their academic endeavors — through personalized, high-quality test prep accessible from anywhere.
Vision
Quality test prep accessible to everyone — with community reach in eight cities and online options worldwide.
Philosophy
“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Our Values

What families count on us for.

Care First
“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Intentional Impact
Every strategy, every session, every student — chosen with purpose and executed with discipline.
Educator’s Educator
Over three decades serving students and teachers with excellence and authenticity.
Community & Access
​The Joseph Family Foundation extends test prep and classroom support to inner-city youth, families, and teachers.

Journey

From a Louisiana classroom to eight cities nationwide.

2006-2007

After Hurricane Katrina, Duane teaches math at H.L. Bourgeois High School and builds an ACT program for 20 students — 15 score 22–25 and 5 score 27–30. MaranathaEd Prep was developed and it wouldn't be until 6 years later the dream would come to fruition.

2012

MaranathaEd Prep is founded on September 3rd, focused on ACT Prep and Math Tutoring.

2016

Starts the SAT program in Seattle, sunsets Math Tutoring, trains new staff, and formalizes the S-K-P Model (Strategies • Knowledge • Practice).

Today

Operates in eight locations nationwide with all instruction delivered online via Zoom to students in countries: Australia, England, Germany — plus community workshops across eight locations.

2008–2012

Serves as Academic Coach for the Kauffman Scholars Program at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City.

2014

Launches The Joseph Family Foundation to support inner-city youth, families, and educators.

2020

Duane Joseph Sr. and Ana "Anchi" Novicic published their first Test Prep book called Ruled the Kingdom of ACT.

August 2026

Anchi and Duane’s 2nd Edition of Rule the Kingdom of ACT and Rule the Kingdom of SAT will be published by LaunchCrate Publishing.

Why Students & Families Trust Us

Double-digit score jumps. Dream-school acceptances.

“We had both of our daughters go through the MaranathaEd Program and they both improved their ACT scores double digits from their initial attempt prior to the program. We were very pleased with the progress they made.”

Adisim Sarris

“Our daughter worked with MaranathaEd and jumped 185 points in Reading & Writing and 165 points in Math. Thank you for helping our daughter get a 1490 on the digital SAT and into UCLA.”

Terry Petersen

“My son’s score improved multiple points, he gained an understanding of how to take the ACT, and he also gained a great mentor. Full academic scholarship secured.”

Tiffany Barnes

Contact Us

Call for a free consultation.

Discover how MaranathaEd Prep can help your student achieve their goals.

816.366.PREP

Kansas City · Seattle · Omaha · Lincoln · Austin · Houston · San Antonio · Online

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