Educational Services
Empowering Students.
Building Futures.
Hilltop Educational Services provides a wide range of support for students of all ages including executive function coaching, educational advocacy, PSAT/SAT prep, and college counseling.
Meet Us
Patrick Sullivan
Founder, Educational Advocate, 504 Consultant, Executive Function Coach, College Counselor
Melanie Miller, Ed.D
Educational Advocate (Special Education)
Katherine Schoppel
College Essay Specialist
Sara Gray
SAT/PSAT Specialist
Why Hilltop?
Hilltop Educational Services (HES) provides direct, individualized student support in executive functioning and study-skills development for learners of all ages. HES works with students to develop the skills and strategies needed to approach their academic responsibilities with greater organization, structure, and confidence.
We recognize that every student learns differently, and our goal is to provide practical support that helps students better understand their own learning needs and develop skills they can use throughout their educational journey.
HES also serves as an educational advocate for caretakers navigating Special Education and Section 504 services. We support families as they work through the educational process and seek appropriate services and accommodations for students with learning differences, including ADHD, ADD, and ASD.
HES provides PSAT and SAT testing support, helping students prepare for these important standardized tests as they work toward their academic and post-secondary goals.
We also offer comprehensive college application and selection guidance, including early planning and financial aid navigation. With the college process becoming increasingly complex—and the cost of post-secondary education continuing to be an important consideration—HES helps students and families better understand their options and make informed decisions about their future.
Founded by Patrick Sullivan, HES draws on more than 25 years of experience in public education. Patrick has served as a classroom teacher, school counselor, 504 coordinator, and administrator, bringing a broad understanding of students, families, and the educational system to his work with HES.
At the heart of Hilltop Educational Services is a simple goal: to help students and families feel more prepared, informed, and supported throughout their educational journey. By providing direct student support, educational advocacy, PSAT and SAT testing support, and college planning guidance, HES helps students build the skills and knowledge they need to move forward with confidence.
How We Support Children of All Ages
Executive Function Coaching
Helping students strengthen their self management skills including time management, task initiation, and organization.
Educational Advocacy
Supporting caretakers as they balance school services with their child's individual needs, particularly if those needs result in Special Education or 504 services.
College Counseling
Supporting students as early as 9th grade with the college search process, which has become more involved and challenging over the past two decades.
PSAT & SAT Support
Helping students develop effective strategies build confidence, and approach standardized testing with greater skill and efficiency.