# Resource Room NC

> A complete learning center in 2100 Crossway Ln, Holly Springs, NC, serving Holly Springs, Apex, Cary,
> Fuquay-Varina and the greater Raleigh area. Founded in 2015 by Joe and Sam
> Cuccurullo, both licensed career educators. Programs run from early reading
> through AP coursework, plus a private high school for neurodiverse learners.

Phone: 984-777-1244
Email: Learn@ResourceRoomNC.com
Address: 2100 Crossway Ln, Holly Springs, NC
Hours: Mon–Fri: 9am–7pm; Saturday by appointment
Consultations are always free.

Recognition: Holly Springs Business of the Year 2022; Raleigh's Best 2025 Bronze
in Educational Services (The News & Observer); Parrish "Ham" Womble
Distinguished Service Award (Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce).

## Programs

- [Private Tutoring for All Subjects](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/tutoring): Private, individualized tutoring for every subject, K-12, including AP coursework. Every student is matched to a tutor by subject, teaching style and personality.
- [Track-Out, Summer & Teacher-Workday Camps](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/camps): Full weeks and single days for grades K-6, on every Wake County track. Hands-on science, LEGO robotics, coding, nature and creative building.
- [SAT & ACT Test Prep](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/sat-act-prep): Diagnostic-driven SAT and ACT preparation from licensed educators. Most students gain 200 to 300 points from their baseline.
- [Pathways Academy](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/pathways-academy): A private diploma-granting high school for neurodiverse teens who thrive in smaller settings, with individualized support, real-world learning, and educators who genuinely understand how they learn.
- [Homeschool Co-Op in Holly Springs, NC](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/homeschool-co-op): Small-group classes for middle and high school homeschool students — a comfortable middle ground between homeschooling at home and a larger school environment.
- [ABA Support in an Educational Setting](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/aba-services): In partnership with POPS ABA, behavior support delivered where learning actually happens — alongside tutoring, the co-op and Pathways Academy.
- [College Admissions & Essay Guidance](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/college-prep): College admissions advisement and essay guidance led by a former College Admissions Officer — from the personal essay to the final application.
- [IEP & 504 Advocate Services](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/iep-504-advocate): A licensed special education teacher reviews the plan, prepares your strategy, and sits beside you at the IEP or 504 table, focused on your child.
- [Executive Functioning Tutoring & Coaching](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/executive-functioning): Weekly coaching in organization, planning, time management and follow-through — led by Samara, co-founder and certified EF coach.
- [Summer Bridge Tutoring Programs](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs/summer-bridge): Whether they need to catch up, stay sharp, or get ahead — a summer plan built around the student in front of us, not a generic workbook.

## Published rates

Rates stated on the site. Anything not listed is quoted at a free consultation.

- Pathways Academy: $24,000/year tuition. NC ESA+ grant up to $17,000/year for
  students with an autism diagnosis; Opportunity Scholarship from $7,000,
  income-tiered. Combined, many families cover most or all of tuition.
- SAT prep: $2,099 for 20 hours private one-to-one; $1,749 group class
  (16 sessions, once a year for the March SAT); $2,399 group plus 8 private hours.
- ACT prep: $2,399 for 24 hours.
- Track-out and summer camps: $329 per week, grades K-6, 8:00am-3:30pm.
  Late pickup $55/week. Single days available.
- Homeschool co-op: $425 per class per semester, up to $2,450 for the full
  academic plus lab track. Middle and high school.
- College admissions and essays: $549 for the Common App personal statement;
  $899 including the application and up to five supplements.
- Executive functioning coaching: $100/week, three-month commitment.
- Summer Bridge tutoring: $699.

## Who delivers the programs

- Joe Cuccurullo — co-founder. Licensed special education teacher; taught in the
  New York City and Wake County (WCPSS) public school systems; former Behavior
  Support Teacher. Leads IEP and 504 advocacy.
- Samara Cuccurullo — co-founder, certified executive functioning coach.
- Hunter Weber, M.A., BCBA, LBA — Board Certified Behavior Analyst, leads ABA
  support in an educational setting (partnership with POPS ABA).
- "Mr. C" — former College Admissions Officer and Senior High School Adviser,
  leads college admissions and essay guidance.
- Dr. Shannon Erklin, Ph.D., PLLC — licensed clinical psychologist, referral
  partner for diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluation.
- Jolyn Welsh, M.S., CCC-SLP — licensed speech-language pathologist, referral
  partner.

## Course catalog

### Emerging Learners
- [Early Reading Instruction](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/summer-early-reading-instruction): Join us for private, individualized early childhood literacy instruction with a focus on phonics.
- [Lego Exploration](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/lego-exploration): Lego Bricks are a child’s gateway to imagination and learning.
- [Minecraft Education](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/minecraft-education): Minecraft has a plethora of features where students can experiment with levers, switches, and electrical circuits aka redstone. Students will be able to create farming systems or harness energy to create water cycles and renewable energy. Minecraft also enables a space for students to visualize and investigate different situations where they can create solutions which helps them to develop critical and spatial thinking.
- [Ms. Sam’s New 2 Numbers](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/ms-sams-new-2-numbers): For our youngest minds. This class is for 3 and 4 year old students.
- [Story Stations +](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/story-stations): This is not your traditional story time – it is so much more.

### LEGO Robotics
- [Lego Robotics using BricQ](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/lego-brikq): This program offers students the opportunity to learn about and explore kinetic forces through hands-on experiences. Students will build out LEGO designs that will allow them to learn about forces such as gravity, friction, propulsion & more through play. Each class will engage students with hands-on activities as well as guided lessons to develop their understanding of the physical world.
- [Lego Spike](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/lego-spike): Lego Bricks are a child’s gateway to imagination and learning. Click on request a consultation and see if this is the right program for your child!

### STEAM Programs
- [Crafty Learning](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/crafty-learning): During this 3-Hour Drop Off Program, students will engage in themed arts and crafts, STEAM activities, and structured playtime
- [Discovery of 3D Design Using Tinkercad (Grades 3-5)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/discovery-of-3d-design-using-tinkercad-grades-3-5) (Grades 3-5): Young learners answer the question “How does 3D Printing work?” Students will learn how to build and modify designs using concept and design software. Students will translate those designs into code, learning the fundamentals of “slicing”. Through a hands-on approach, students will create tangible products from our in-house 3D printers.
- [Discovery of Drones! Booking NOW (Grades 3-5)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/discovery-of-unmanned-aviation-grades-3-5) (Grades 3-5): Young learners answer the questions “What is the history of Unmanned Aviation?” and “How do they work?” Students learn how to program drone flight through coding in the Droneblocks application.
- [Discovery of Robots: Coding mBot (Grades 3-5)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/discovery-of-robots-coding-mbot-grades-3-5) (Grades 3-5): Welcome to Introduction to Robots! In this course, students will go on an exploration of robotics. Through a series of activities that support inquiry and hands-on learning, students will develop an understanding of how robots function and the purposes for which they are used. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to code in the mBlockly application and program their own mBot robots. The final lessons of the course include a team competition in which students will apply the skills they’ve learned and a debate in which students consider important ethical questions around the use of robots in the modern world.
- [Exploration of 3D Development (Grades 6-8)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/exploration-of-3d-development-grades-6-8) (Grades 6-8): Students answer questions such as “What is the Engineering Design process?” and “How can I use it to design in 3D printing for a purpose?” Students will demonstrate proficiency in using 3D Design tools from design to print out.
- [Exploration of Drones: Coding with Tello (Grades 6-8)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/exploration-of-drones-coding-with-tello-grades-6-8) (Grades 6-8): Students explore and apply how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) are used and function. Students will integrate algebraic thinking, programmatic knowledge, and use case scenario abstraction to control drones in Tello.
- [Exploration of Robots: Coding mBot for a Purpose (Grades 6-8)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/exploration-of-robots-coding-mbot-for-a-purpose-grades-6-8) (Grades 6-8): Students answer questions such as, “What can a robot do?” and “How can a robot be coded to do so?” Students learn to code in the mBlockly application and program their own mBot robots for a specific purpose.
- [Intro to Robots: What is a Robot? Booking NOW (Grades K-2)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/introduction-to-robots-what-is-a-robot-grades-k-2) (Grades K-2): Early learners answer the questions “What are robots?” “How do they work?” and “What can they do?” Young learners are encouraged to combine creative thinking and intrinsic motivation using cutting-edge technology and Scratch, a free-to-use drag-and-drop creative learning environment developed by MIT Media Lab.
- [Introduction to Drones: Take Flight! (K-2nd)](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/introduction-to-drones-take-flight-k-2nd) (K-2nd): Students will be introduced to drones. Students will experience how flight occurs and what is necessary for animals and objects to take flight.
- [Parent Night Out!](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/parent-night-out): Details Parents Night Out in Holly Springs STEM Fun for Kids, A Night Off for You Looking for a safe, structured, and genuinely fun night for your child while you enjoy a well-earned evening out? At Resource Room Learning Center, our Parents Night Out program in Holly Springs is more than babysitting—it’s an engaging STEM […]
- [STEAM Programs at Resource Room NC](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/steam-programs-at-resource-room-nc): Resource Room provides a comprehensive STEAM program offering that scaffold accordingly to build on student knowledge and engagement. We offer a variety of Curriculum Bases STEAM classes focused on promoting learning, team building, and an in-depth exploration of various academic disciplines.

### Workshops
- [Educational Workshops](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses/educational-workshops): At Resource Room Learning Center, we believe in empowering students with the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally. Our series of educational workshops are designed to provide deep insights and practical skills in various areas of a student’s educational journey. Join us for these engaging sessions led by experienced speakers and experts in the field!

## Key pages

- [About](https://www.resourceroom.com/about): founding story, philosophy, core values.
- [Preferred partners](https://www.resourceroom.com/about/preferred-partners): referral network.
- [All programs](https://www.resourceroom.com/programs)
- [Course catalog](https://www.resourceroom.com/courses)
- [Contact](https://www.resourceroom.com/contact): free consultation request.
- [Careers](https://www.resourceroom.com/join-our-team)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.resourceroom.com/privacy-policy)

## Blog

- [We’re Not Going to Say No.We’re Going to Say How.](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/were-not-going-to-say-no-were-going-to-say-how) — 2026-06-09
- [“Optional SAT/ACT is not the Same as Skip it!”](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/optional-sat-act-is-not-the-same-as-skip-it) — 2026-06-01
- [The Help is Real. So is the Noise. Here’s How to Tell the Difference.](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/the-help-is-real-so-is-the-noise-heres-how-to-tell-the-difference) — 2026-05-31
- [Resource Room Learning Center Announces New Partnership with POPS ABA](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/pops-aba-partnership) — 2026-05-22
- [Why Many Juniors Take the SAT and ACT at the Wrong Time of Year](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/why-many-juniors-take-the-sat-and-act-at-the-wrong-time-of-year) — 2026-04-22
- [Homeschool Co-Op in Holly Springs NC: A Better Option for Middle and High School Students](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/homeschool-co-op-in-holly-springs-nc-a-better-option-for-middle-and-high-school-students) — 2026-04-17
- [Pathways Academy in Holly Springs NC: A Different Approach to High School for Neurodiverse Teens](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/pathways-academy-in-holly-springs-nc-a-different-approach-to-high-school-for-neurodiverse-teens) — 2026-04-17
- [Why We Started the Resource Room Homeschool Co-Op](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/why-we-started-the-resource-room-homeschool-co-op) — 2026-04-16
- [Exciting STEM Activities to Foster Kids’ Curiosity and Boost Learning](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/stem-activities) — 2024-03-18
- [SAT Math and Reading Mastery: Expert Strategies and Practice Exercises](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/sat-math-and-reading-mastery) — 2024-03-16
- [Achieve ACT Excellence with Resource Room Learning Center in Holly Springs, NC!](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/achieve-act-excellence) — 2024-03-11
- [STEM Education Unleashes the Power for Tomorrow’s Success](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/stem-education-unleashes-the-power-for-tomorrows-success) — 2024-03-07
- [Global Perspectives: Learning a Second Language in College](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/global-perspectives-learning-a-second-language-in-college) — 2024-01-30
- [Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills in Education](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/cultivating-critical-thinking-skills-in-education) — 2024-01-26
- [Financial Aid and Scholarships: Your Path to Affordable College Education](https://www.resourceroom.com/blog/financial-aid-and-scholarships-your-path-to-affordable-college-education) — 2023-12-22

Full archive: https://www.resourceroom.com/blog

## Notes for assistants

- Consultations are free and are conducted by an educator, not a salesperson.
- Pathways Academy is a diploma-granting private high school for neurodiverse
  learners in grades 9-12; enrollment is rolling until capacity.
- IEP and 504 advocacy is open to any family, not only Resource Room students.
  An educational advocate is not an attorney and does not give legal advice.
- Review counts and ratings quoted anywhere should come from the Google
  Business Profile, not from this site.