Engaging students,

               Enabling exceptional futures

Welcome to Liftoff Learning!

  • Our mission is to inspire students to embrace learning, confidently master core subjects, discover exciting futures, and reach for God-given dreams. We do this through offering core subject classes, “vectoring for college” services, and tutoring in ways that motivate students and enable them to excel. Scroll down for more information. As you peruse the site, please consider sending us a message on the contact page – we’d love to hear from you! 

    Best of luck to you with your own "liftoff" !

NEWS: Summer 2021 and School Year 2021-2022

  • July 11, 2021 UPDATE:
  • We decided to do more website changes than originally planned, so incremental updates are continuing.  If you have any questions, please send me a message via the contact page or email me directly.  Thanks!!
  • The Calendar page is updated with summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022 calendars. 
  • All summer access IXL and Career Cruising ID's/passwords have been sent. Check your spam if you didn't receive yours.  Contact me if needed.  
  • If you registered for a class but have not paid yet, pay by July 26th to start receiving course specific information.  Payment is late after August 8th - see fall calendar. For payment directions, see the Registration page.  

Classes - Core

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  • Prealgebra through Algebra 2 using non-Saxon textbooks; precalculus added in 2022
  • Honors combined English/history using varied English materials and Notgrass history 
  • Interactive, creative, and connected learning
  • Classes include ACT/SAT practice questions
  • See Classes page for more info
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Classes - Vectoring for College

  • Includes the difficult, confusing, and hugely important tasks to prepare for higher education
  • Careers class to help students narrow career choices; incorporates Career Cruising software
  • ACT/SAT strategies class and follow-on 8-week countdown classes to prep for ACT, PSAT, or SAT
  • College applications class to guide the process & provide comments on products 
  • See Classes page for more info
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Tutoring
  • ACT/SAT, Math, and English
  • For middle school or high school
  • In-person or on-line via Zoom
  • First consultation meeting free
  • See Tutoring page for more info
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Why Liftoff?

  • Mrs. Leesa Wolf, the Liftoff Learning teacher, holds Bachelor's and Masters' degrees from Rice University as well as a lifetime secondary education Texas teaching certificate.
  • Classes incorporate interactive, creative teaching methods reflecting a deep love of learning; all courses include supplemental zoom office hours for added individual help if needed
  • Course content connects to the real world through Mrs. Wolf’s life experiences as a NASA engineer & astronaut instructor, world tournament level robotics coach, ACT/SAT tutor, high school teacher for honors English and math, and homeschooling mom.
  • Mrs. Wolf’s three children all reached National Merit recognition on the PSAT, earned top scores on the ACT/SAT and associated essays, and went on to successful college experiences.
  • Mrs. Wolf has significant experience successfully teaching students with learning challenges including ADD and “executive function” struggles.
  • Each Liftoff Learning student receives complimentary IDs for IXL (online individualized skill builder software for English & math) and Career Cruising (online software to explore options for careers and higher education).  Click images below for more information.
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  • Classes and tutoring utilize free (for students) computer-based tools to improve learning. Complimentary “Using Digital Tools” session is provided before classes start to ensure technology is working well for students.
  • See feedback page for comments from students and parents.
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How Do Students Go to Class?

  • Classes are taught in a “hybrid” environment of online students using Zoom software, combined simultaneously with in-person students and teacher in a physical Zoom Room. Students identify online/in-person preferences on their registration forms.
  • "Zoom Room” advanced technology, including a large collaborative electronic touch whiteboard and classroom camera views, gives all students a more engaging classroom experience than just the typical Zoom meeting.
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  • Courses may have an online only portion as well, but the class is taught from the physical zoom room, so the experience is significantly improved.
  • Both hybrid and online only classes are recorded and promptly available for student viewing.
  • Location of In-Person Classes  (Different from Business Office Location): The in-person Zoom Room is located in the Clear Lake Area of Houston off Bay Area Boulevard near the University of Houston Clear Lake.  FYI - those with dog allergies should avoid in-person classes due to happy golden retrievers!
  • Electronic tools students use include Canvas, Microsoft OneNote, and TI-84 graphing calculators (for high school math). Click on images below or electronic tools link for more info.
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  • Students Must Have: a solid internet connection, a fully functioning computer with a camera and microphone, and a TI-84 calculator for math topics. Students may want to use an optional graphics pad/pen.
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