Our Team

Ronda Swanigan

Owner

Ronda is a dynamic, multi-unit franchise owner of Class 101 Irving and Class 101 Atlanta, dedicated to guiding students and families through every step of their college planning journey. Her mission centers on making college more affordable and accessible.  A proud alumna of Spelman College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in School Counseling from Clark Atlanta University, Ronda’s commitment to education and opportunity runs deep. Her passion for college planning ignited over a decade ago while working with the NFL, where she guided high school athletes through the complexities of college admissions. With over seven years as a school counselor and as College Access Counselor Lead, she oversaw college advisors district-wide, pioneering initiatives for college and career readiness. Recognized by the College Board’s Counselor Recognition Program for expanding college access, she was also awarded AVID Counselor of the Year in her district. Her achievements continued as she was named Franchise Rookie of the Year for Class 101, with her story highlighted in Dallas Voyage Magazine. A true educator and advocate, Ronda is honored to facilitate pre-college programs with Spelman College, SMU, and Georgia State’s High School Institute, and frequently presents at conferences focused on college readiness. Her expertise and resources have empowered countless students to envision and achieve their academic goals. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ronda cherishes time with her family, community service, and real estate investment.  Ronda embodies passion, dedication, and excellence, inspiring students and families toward brighter futures through higher education.

Jaime Phillips

Center Director

Jaime Phillips is the Center Director of Class 101 Atlanta, Georgia. Her mission is to work with students and families, assisting them with planning for the future. She attended Spelman College for her Bachelor’s Degree and received her Master’s Degree in school counseling at Clark Atlanta University. Her goal is to make sure no student falls through the cracks. She has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years.  She has worked in the community sector, private and state mental health hospital. She has also worked as a Training and Assessment Specialist at Clark Atlanta University. Jaime is excited to work with students and parents by providing them with tools and support they need pertaining to postsecondary education. Outside of Class 101, Jaime enjoys spending time with family, specifically her daughter, giving back to her community, new experiences and traveling.

Jessai Flores

Essay Coach

Jessai is a rising third-year English major at Yale University. He is an award-winning writer whose high school research papers have been recognized at district, state, and national levels. His writing has also been published in The Yale Daily News. He believes that everyone can express themselves through language. As an essay coach and editor, he hopes to help others achieve a level of confidence and accomplishment in their writing.

Shana Ray

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Shana Ray serves as Class 101 Irving's Sales and Marketing Coordinator. As a former educator, she is passionate about student success and their educational trajectories. Her mission is to ensure all students have access to the resources they need in order to be successful. Shana has a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business from Southern Methodist University. Along with being an educator Shana has had the opportunity to work in recruitment and sales with the metrics of increasing onboards and retention. She is extremely data-driven and hyper-focused on providing clients with excellent customer service. Outside of Class 101, Shana enjoys traveling with her family and friends, crafting, and exploring new restaurants.

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Owner

Ronda Swanigan

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Address

3330 Cumberland Blvd. SE Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Our Atlanta Northwest Students Say It Best

When My parents first told me I would be doing class 101 at the end of my junior year I was a little hesitant because I thought it would be like summer school, and I thought my summer would be ruined. Fast forward a year and I am now graduating and have an almost full ride to college. Mrs. Swanigan has helped me tremendously this past year and I couldn’t be more thankful.
Thank you so much, Mrs. Ronda!

Chris

Ronda and her Class 101 team have done an incredible job with helping my son navigate his college search, significantly improve his SAT score, and strategizing ways to make him stand out from the crowd. She is very responsive and communicative and really cares about my son’s progress. She is truly working in her gifts. Total game changer! We’re signing my daughter up next!

Lauren

Ronda and Class 101 extremely helped me through my application process. I started my application process very late, but the monthly meetings, and keeping me on track very much helped. She has helped me find scholarships, walked me thru the financial aid process, improved my essays, SAT Prep, etc. I also feel very confident in what to expect when I go off to college, making the transition so much easier. I highly recommend Ronda and Class 101!

Camilia

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