Jennifer Donohue, M.Ed.
Owner/College Planner
Jenn is a co-owner and college planner at Class 101 Fort Mill. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She has been a teacher for the last 18 years at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). Jennifer's love for learning and teaching has led her to inspire and educate countless students throughout her career and she is excited to bring her expertise and rapport to help students reach their college goals. When she's not in the classroom, Jennifer spends her free time reading and cooking. She also spends quality time with her two children, Aidan and Emily, and husband/co-owner, Jim. As a family, they enjoy traveling and boating.Jim Donohue
Owner
Jim is co-owner of Class 101 Fort Mill and has worked in industrial sales and marketing for over 20 years– the last 16 of which were spent with industrial giant Atlas Copco in Rock Hill, SC. His exploits have brought him all over the world, but his proudest accomplishment was the 2019 creation of the IMPACT program – an industry leading training program designed for recent college graduates to join Atlas Copco and spend an intensive year of training learning everything about the equipment, applications and industrial sales. When not at work, Jim enjoys time with the family – wife Jenn (and boss at Class 101), son Aidan and daughter Emily. He enjoys many hobbies – boating, swimming, fishing, playing guitar and making wine. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!)
Kelsey Byars
Operations Manager
Kelsey is the Operations Manager at Class 101 Fort Mill. She comes from the world of Finance and Accounting where she has spent the last thirteen years supporting companies large and small. Her experience across many industries revealed a passion for helping companies that help others. She can't wait to use her administrative expertise and big heart to help students find and secure their best collegiate future. When not in the office, Kelsey enjoys reading (usually on her Kindle in a dark nursery at 3AM) and spending time with her husband and infant son.Jillian Stubbs, M.Ed.
College Planner
Jillian is a planner and instructor for ACT/SAT prep courses at Class 101 Fort Mill. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master's degree in College Student Affairs Administration from University of Georgia. She has over 11 years of experience working in higher education, including academic advising, career counseling, and admissions. She is excited to share her passion for helping students excel in their college career. Jillian also enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, running and spending time with family and friends!
Jon Hidalgo, MAT, M.Ed.
ACT/SAT Test Prep Instructor
Jon is an instructor for ACT/SAT prep courses at Class101. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Masters in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University. He has been an educator for 17 years, focusing on engineering and technology education at the middle and high school level. He is known for his passion for student success and helping students understand how to apply their talents to their future college and career ambitions. Jon enjoys spending time with his wife Lauryn and their children, serving in their church in Fort Mill, reading, solving puzzles and brainstorming solutions to just about anything!Kalaylah Chisolm, MAT
High School Prep 101 Instructor
Kalaylah is an instructor for our High School prep 101 courses at Class101. She holds a B.A in Theatre and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Winthrop University. She is currently teaching high school theatre at Fairfield Central High School. She thoroughly enjoys working with students to inspire and be their biggest cheerleader when reaching their goals. When she is not in the classroom, she continues to work within her art directing and stage managing. Additionally, in her free time she enjoys being with her fiance and their two dogs, crafting, reading, and binge watching game shows.
Kelsey Byars
Operations Manager
Kelsey is the Operations Manager at Class 101 Fort Mill. She comes from the world of Finance and Accounting where she has spent the last thirteen years supporting companies large and small. Her experience across many industries revealed a passion for helping companies that help others. She can't wait to use her administrative expertise and big heart to help students find and secure their best collegiate future. When not in the office, Kelsey enjoys reading (usually on her Kindle in a dark nursery at 3AM) and spending time with her husband and infant son.
Owners
Jennifer Donohue
Jim Donohue
Phone
803-889-2488
Address
951 Market Street, Fort Mill, SC 29708
This is the second time my family has worked with Class 101. With my college planner’s help, I was able to improve my grades and write an amazing essay while abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. This made the distance between the two of us negligible, even before social distancing measures were put in place! Without Class 101, I would have been lost within the endless information required for applying to college. Thank you for making this difficult transition year so much more bearable!
Kai Oddo
Centre College
Because of Class 101… 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 under slept teenager. I understand the research process to find a school that fits for me. I’m not going to fall into the never-ending pit of despair that is student debt. I’m ready for whatever happens next.
I truly am.
Taylor Galavotti
High Point U
Because of Class 101 I have grown as a student and as a person. Preparing for college can be tricky for high schoolers. 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, Tom, 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. Every moment over the last few years has been worth it.
Julian Palmisano
U of Louisville
