Expert Instructors Our qualified, dynamic teachers at BREAKTHROUGH ACT PREP are both experts in their fields
as well as experienced masters at test-taking strategies that will help you beat the ACT!
Dan O’Rourke (English, Reading, Writing), earned his MA in English from Villanova University in 1992,
and has taught high-school English for over 30 years at St. Rita, Simeon, Carl Sandburg, & Riverside-
Brookfield High School. A National Board Certified teacher and College Board Consultant for the AP
English Language & Composition course, Dan brings expertise to the classroom that includes over 20
years of ACT Prep instruction with KAPLAN, Princeton Review, & Breakthrough ACT Prep.
Doug Schultz (Math), a 1997 graduate of Trinity Christian College, has taught high-school Mathematics for the past 23 years at Hillcrest, Carl Sandburg, and Riverside-Brookfield High School where he served as the Math Department Chairperson for 7 years. Doug also has over 17 years of experience as an ACT Prep instructor, including the past 16 years teaching with Breakthrough ACT Prep.
Doug Schultz (Math), a 1997 graduate of Trinity Christian College, has taught high-school Mathematics for the past 23 years at Hillcrest, Carl Sandburg, and Riverside-Brookfield High School where he served as the Math Department Chairperson for 7 years. Doug also has over 17 years of experience as an ACT Prep instructor, including the past 16 years teaching with Breakthrough ACT Prep.
Laurie Ritchey (Science), graduated from Dominican University and taught in the Science Department at Carl Sandburg HS for most of her career before moving to Westmont HS, where she now serves as College Readiness Director. Laurie has over 25 years of ACT Prep teaching experience, including 15 years as the Science instructor for Breakthrough ACT Prep.
Laurie Ritchey (Science), graduated from Dominican University and taught in the Science Department at Carl Sandburg HS for most of her career before moving to Westmont HS, where she now serves as College Readiness Director. Laurie has over 25 years of ACT Prep teaching experience, including 15 years as the Science instructor for Breakthrough ACT Prep.