Started at a kitchen table on Oliver Avenue
Snehal Education began in 2016 when David Blevins started helping a few neighborhood kids with homework after school. Word spread, the kitchen table got crowded, and a year later we opened our learning center at 2120 Oliver Ave N.
The name comes from the word snehal, meaning “affectionate” or “caring.” It's a reminder of the kind of place we want to be — warm, patient and encouraging, where mistakes are part of learning.
“Kids rarely struggle because they can't learn. Usually they just haven't been taught in a way that clicks yet.”— David Blevins, Owner & Director
What guides us
Care first
Confidence comes before content. We build trust, then skills.
Measurable growth
We set goals, track them, and share the results honestly.
Community roots
We partner with local libraries and offer reduced-cost spots every term.
Meet the team
David Blevins
Owner & Director
Oversees programs, tutor training and family partnerships.
Karen Mitchell, M.Ed.
Lead Math Instructor
Former middle school teacher with 14 years in Minneapolis classrooms.
Amara Okafor
Literacy Specialist
Orton-Gillingham trained, focused on early and struggling readers.
James Park
Test Prep Coordinator
Runs our SAT/ACT bootcamps and college essay workshops.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 45-minute learning assessment. We’ll show you exactly where your child stands and what will help most.