Throughout our first year as a learning center, while juggling teaching students and administering a business, we have established ourselves as a successful business in downtown Truckee, providing quality supplemental education with a high success rate.


Having the opportunity to educate students in the Tahoe Truckee community has allowed us to fulfill our dream and mission of providing another learning environment that boosts student achievement.  We whole-heartedly thank our current and past families, local schools and businesses, and community members for their support.


We are looking forward to another great year educating
our local students!


Vicki Isacowitz is owner and Program Director of Clever Minds. She is a secondary English teacher who has educated students since 1995. Vicki graduated from The University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and English and her teaching credential. She specializes in writing, literature, and study skills.  Vicki has taught in local private and public schools including Squaw Valley Academy, Prosser Creek Charter School, and Forest Charter School.  Although Vicki mostly teaches teenagers, she has 16 years of experience working with kids of all ages. She formerly wrote an educational column seen in both the Tahoe World and Sierra Sun newspapers.