Who we are 

Anja Sherry was raised internationally by Swedish-American journalists, spending her early years in Hong Kong before living in Washington, DC and eventually Florida. Her global upbringing shaped a deep appreciation for culture, adaptability, and human connection. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from Rollins College, holds a state teaching license, and completed graduate certification in K–6 Montessori education, laying a strong foundation in child development and family-centered learning.

 

With over a decade of experience across Montessori, public Title I schools, and private education, Anja has always been drawn to environments that support the whole child—and the adults guiding them. During the pandemic, she began matching tutors and educators to families, launching learning pods and in-home learning support during a time of rapid change and uncertainty.

 

As families’ needs evolved, so did the work. What began as educational placement organically expanded into placing trusted household professionals, including nannies, housekeepers, chefs, and house managers—individuals who play a vital role in the rhythm and well-being of the home.

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Adaptive Education was born from the belief that a home functions best when the right people are thoughtfully matched to it. Today, Anja works closely with families—primarily in South Florida and New York—to provide highly personalized home placements rooted in trust, discretion, and long-term alignment.

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Gabrielle started her career as a 1st Grade teacher at a charter school in Harlem, New York. From there, she went on to work in strategy and operations for non profits and school districts. She served as the Chief of Staff at the NYC Department of Education in the School Planning and Development Division. She has also served as Special Assistant to the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. In 2020, she launched FTK Consulting, LLC where she focuses on providing students with equitable and unique educational opportunities and anything that involves elevating the teaching profession.

Gabrielle considers herself an educational concierge and loves connecting people to impact student outcomes and systemic change. Gabrielle started working with Anja and the Adaptive Education team when Anja was running micro schools in Miami Beach during COVID-19. From there, they formed a partnership to provide bespoke sourcing services to families in the areas of education and childcare, in additional to a majority of home needs. Gabrielle graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business and Minor in Chinese Language. She has her Master's in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. In her spare time, she likes to read, hang out with her 3 year old Bernedoodle named Rocky and husband on Miami Beach!