Academics, Strategic Thinking, & Enrichment
for the Next Generation
Mentorship for the modern mind. We blend academic mastery with creative strategy to help students navigate school and the world with confidence.
What is “meta?”
The Smartest Way to Play
In strategy games, "the meta" is the approach that's been proven to be the most competitive, the most intelligent, the most effective. It's what the best players have figured out, it’s the game behind the game; the winning strategy.
That's how we teach. We identify dormant skills in each student, helping them find their “meta,” the learning approach that clicks with how they actually think. Using a blend of strategic thinking, storytelling, and creative problem solving to make academics feel like anything but school.
How We Teach
We call it the Trojan Horse Method.
After a 10 year stalemate, the Greek army built a massive wooden horse that they gave as a “gift” to the kingdom of Troy, little did the Trojans know that inside this horse the Greek army was waiting to overthrow them.
Everyone has something that they’re passionate about: A game, a story, a question that won't leave them alone. We help find that passion and build the learning through it.
A student who loves fantasy or history isn’t just tasked with writing a persuasive essay, instead they need to implore the king to send their armies north to defend against a rebel invasion. That's persuasive writing, public speaking, and understanding rhetorical structure. They just think they're playing a game.
A student who loves animals or nature isn’t just tasked with memorizing facts, instead they get to design their own animal from scratch, assigning stat points and abilities based on real evolutionary traits. That's biology, research, and analytical thinking. They just think they're building a creature.
A student who loves to question everything isn’t just tasked with a persuasive speech, instead they have to convince a group to follow their survival plan after crash-landing on an alien planet. That's persuasive speaking, evidence-based reasoning, and thinking on your feet. They just think they're trying to survive.
The academics are real. The engagement is real. The difference is the entry point.
Curriculum & Mentorship
1-on-1 Individualized Curriculum
Custom-built sessions in reading, writing, research, and analytical thinking. Every lesson is shaped by your student's interests and how their brain works. Programs include Individualized Academic Support, Future Thinker, The Nation-Builder, and Book Club for One.
1-on-1 or Small Groups
Strategy games, debate, behavioral psychology, and philosophical inquiry. Students learn to think several moves ahead, argue with evidence, and question their own assumptions. Programs include The Metagame, Unquenchable Ideas, and The Lab Rat.
Social & Collaborative Classes
Small-group courses built around collaboration, performance, and shared challenges. Mock trials, D&D campaigns, improv, and more. Programs include Order in the Court, D&D Enrichment, and Confidence Through Performance.
The Strategist &
The Storyteller
All minds inherently love to learn, but traditional methods don't fit every student. We believe that by bridging academic rigor with the engagement of strategy games and the creativity of the arts, we can unlock genius in unexpected places.
At Meta Mind, our goal is to identify your child's unique learning style—whether they are gifted, neurodivergent, or simply uninspired—and challenge them to master their own potential.
10+ Years in Education: Specializing in gifted and neurodivergent mentorship, with a track record of students accepted to top-choice advanced programs.
World-Class Strategist: Ranked in the top 0.1% globally across competitive strategy games (Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone). We teach the "metagame" of logic and risk.
Speech & Debate: Experience in Public Speaking, Debate, and theater used to teach public speaking, confidence, and passionate self-expression.
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"Josh is an exceptional educator who inspires genuine curiosity and growth. He helped our son discover lifelong interests we never saw coming - from debate to improv, writing poetry, and his love for strategy games. Throughout this process, Josh helped him find his passion & voice." — Erica Klein, Parent of Middle Schooler
“Josh changed my son’s life! As a teacher and tutor he has a unique ability to connect with kids on a personal and intellectual level. He motivates learning and critical thought across a range of subjects. Most importantly, he puts his heart into teaching, and my son always looked forward to working with him.”
— Jessica Nord, Parent of Middle Schooler
“Josh is a wonderful teacher and mentor who inspired my daughter to find joy in her education. His influence was so very clear from the beginning and I couldn't be more grateful to him for all his hard work and dedication.”
— David Cohen, Parent of Middle Schooler