Susie McDaniel
Owner & Director
Dr. Susie McDaniel is owner and Executive Director of LearningRx Atlanta & Alpharetta. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2003 and her Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 1993, both from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Susie is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and a Certified Interactive Metronome provider. Professionally, she held the position of Corresponding Secretary on the Executive Board of the International Dyslexia Association of Georgia for eight years and also served on the Scientific Advisory Board of the LearningRx National Headquarters. She is thrilled to have supervised this facet of cognitive training in Georgia since 2008. As the mother of two boys, Susie was curious about enhancing their learning and performance. When she learned that the brain can be changed and how strengthening skills like processing speed, memory, and attention can increase life opportunities, she was inspired to transition from traditional physical therapy to cognitive skills training. Susie is passionate about the lasting academic and social impact of cognitive skills in a client’s life, particularly in academic achievement and scholastic aptitude.
Susie lives in Sandy Springs with her husband of 25 years and her two boys, Matthew and Thomas. Matthew is a sophomore at KSU majoring in Robotics Engineering and Thomas is a senior at Marist School. Susie enjoys meditation, trying new restaurants and listening to podcasts or audiobooks while she walks. Susie enjoys Saturdays at her LearningRx centers socializing with clients and trainers. Weekends also include quiet time at home with her family and three cats.
Manali Sunkara
certified Brain Trainer
Manali graduated from Texas State University. She likes being a brain trainer because it brings her so much joy to see students make progress and gain confidence in themselves!
Fun fact: She is also an actor! She earned a degree in acting and is now working out of Atlanta.
Lindsey Shippel
certified Brain Trainer
Georgia Southern University – degree in Psychology
I enjoy brain training because it’s rewarding seeing students improve with my help.
In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends.
Miranda Megill
master Brain Trainer
Miranda Megill grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Watkins College of Art and Design and a Master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. While pursuing her graduate degree in 2011, she discovered LearningRx, became a brain trainer, and never left. “Brain training is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. I love helping my students earn self-confidence and develop skills, especially problem solving and frustration tolerance. I feel lucky having a job where I make a difference.” When she’s not training her students and other trainers, Miranda loves to work on creative projects, go to movies, and play with her cats. Cooking is one of her favorite activities.
Tara Swift
master Brain Trainer
Tara Swift is a master trainer and has been with LearningRx since 2015. Originally from the sunny state of Florida, she has lived all over the U.S. and spent a lot of time in Southeast Asia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University and looks to pursue graduate school in counseling. “LearningRx was exactly what I needed when I found it, and it continues to feel like home. My goal is always to instill in my students a confident ambition to try new things without giving in to the fear of failure. When we let go of being right, the right answer shows up.”
