Tom Pabin
Franchise Owner
Tom is the founder and owner of Class 101. His career as a business owner and college/financial planner has spanned almost two decades. In that time he has helped students and families save millions of dollars on higher education. In Kentucky, Tom has worked with learners from over 70 high schools conducting financial aid workshops, one-on-one college planning, ACT/SAT prep classes, and facilitating visits to universities across the country. Working with students across 16 states and doing direct consultation with over 20 high schools, he’s helped more than 2,200 students find their way to college and significantly improved their scores on over 6,000 tests. In his spare time, Tom enjoys traveling and being involved with his sons’ basketball teams; he is husband to Christie and father of two boys, Matthew and Thomas.
Betsy Filchak
Franchise Owner
Betsy Filchak comes to college planning after a full career in public education. She has mastered how to tap students’ potential with tailored tactics, thanks to her varied background. Betsy works from the Lexington Class 101 home office where her responsibilities are divided between one-on-one client service and operational duties to further the Class 101 franchise. Her favorite part of her work is a tie between helping families realize the financial feasibility of college and the summer campus tour down South. Betsy lives in downtown Lexington. Her own children flew the nest for excellent college experiences and show no signs of returning. Betsy’s favorite use of free weekends is trips to destinations like Charleston, South Carolina, and Chicago (both great college towns).
Olivia Thomas
College Planner
Kimberly Steele
College Planner
Kimberly’s first interaction with Class 101 was as a parent. Her son Brody worked with Tom during his college planning. Brody headed off to University of Alabama in 2015-Roll Tide! In 2016, with an empty nest, Kimberly joined Class 101 as a part-time college planner-spending her days working at Tates Creek Elementary and her evenings working with her high school clients. She loves getting to know her students and being able to join them in their quest to find the college that fits them personally and financially. She and her husband love cruises, Disney, Chicago, and entertaining friends at their home.
Owner
Tom Pabin
Address
2350 Airport Freeway, Ste 505 Bedford, TX 76022
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Student Name
Kent State University
Wow, I really don’t think I can put it into words. I’m headed to my dream school. I have a resume that I’m proud of. I got my ACT score up. I’ve experienced the impact that positive affirmation can have on an overscheduled and underslept teenager. I’m not going to fall into the never-ending pit of despair that is student debt. I’m ready for whatever happens next.
Taylor Galavotti
High Point University
Picking a college, deciding a major, and preparing for the ACT are just some of the things that Class 101 has been able to help me with over the last few years. My college planner, was able to guide me through one of the most important chapters in my life and I am forever grateful. I joined Class 101 as a sophomore with very little idea of what direction I wanted to take my life in. Now, I am just a few months from beginning my first semester of nursing school at the University of Louisville. Without the help of Class 101, I would not have as much confidence in myself and my decisions.
Julian Palmisano
University of Louisville
