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The Birth Of A+ Tutoring, INC
In 1994, Muffi Chanfrau retired from teaching, and after retirement she found that she still has the passion for making a difference in the community. She is an educator by heart with a big desire for educating young minds. The community and district had a need for remedial reading and math. She decided to open a tutoring center in Ormond Beach, Florida. The center started small with just Muffi and a couple of teachers. Throughout the years the tutoring center and the business have grown serving the community, the school district and the Title I program. The Title I program started in early 2000.
In 2002, the Volusia County Title I Coordinator requested A+ Tutoring and another local tutoring center to create a plan to address the deficiencies of learning in Math and Reading. The plan was to be presented to 12 principals from the Volusia County Private Schools and the District Title I Department. The coordinator has determined that the Title I program used to remediate children with reading and math learning deficiencies did not work. He had sent computers home with students and had small groups of children tutored after school by schoolteachers but none of these methods were working. He began to look for another solution to help the Title I students.
To test the program, A+ agreed to send their teachers to tutor at the schools or at our local Tutoring Center located in Ormond Beach, FL. The program worked.
A+ was selected by the Principals and the District as the tutoring company to deliver the first Third Party Non-Public School Title I tutoring to 19 participating private schools for the 2002-2003 school year. A+ Tutoring, Inc. has been awarded the Title I Non-Public-School Contract with Volusia County Schools from 2002 to 2016 and then 2017 through 2022. A+ is currently an awarded vendor through 2027.
A+ TUTORING, INC. was founded in 1994 by an Educator, Muffi Chanfrau, in Volusia County, Florida, and has been serving the County Private Schools and the School District of Volusia County FL ever since, 30 years and counting.
From the Air Force to Education: Maria Kraft Leads a Legacy of Learning:
When Maria Kraft retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service, she didn’t slow down—she redirected her mission. Trading her uniform for a new kind of leadership, Kraft brought her discipline, strategic vision, and commitment to service into the world of education. She joined the district in 2014 and retired from the School District in January 2024 and now serves as the CEO of A+ Tutoring, a trusted community tutoring organization serving local students since 1994.
Long before she ever took the helm of the tutoring company, Maria was already part of the community she now leads. After relocating her family to the district during her military career, she quickly became involved with local schools, families, and civic organizations, building relationships grounded in mentorship, and service.
“Education has always been at the heart of strong communities,” Kraft said.
“When I transitioned from military life, I knew I wanted to continue serving—but this time, through empowering students and supporting teachers.”
It’s important to note that while Kraft was holding a leadership role with the district before retirement, she did not influence the district’s procurement decisions. All procurement contracts, including those for educational services, are determined by an independent Evaluation Committee and approved by the School Board. This ensures transparency, fairness, and a clear separation between service providers and decision-makers. Kraft’s role is focused solely on delivering high-quality educational support once contracts are awarded.
Under her leadership, A+ Tutoring continues its mission of partnering closely with the school district to serve Title I students and those with special learning needs. The organization’s programs are designed to close achievement gaps, provide individualized academic support, and create opportunities for success for every student—regardless of background or circumstance.
A cornerstone of Kraft’s vision is also to uplift educators themselves. Through her initiative, certified teachers from local schools are invited to serve as tutors, allowing them to supplement their income while continuing to do what they do best—teach, inspire, and make a difference.
“Teachers are the backbone of education,” Kraft emphasized.
“They know the students, they understand the curriculum, and they care deeply. Giving them opportunities to grow professionally and financially helps strengthen our entire school community.”
Since stepping into her role, Kraft has modernized operations, expanded outreach programs, and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the values that have guided it for over three decades—service, integrity, and excellence. Her leadership reflects her Air Force roots, where precision, purpose, and teamwork are non-negotiable.
Colleagues describe Kraft as a “mission-driven leader with a heart for kids.” Parents describe her as approachable, compassionate, and deeply invested in every child’s success.
For Maria Kraft, the classroom has replaced the command post—but the mission remains the same: to serve, to lead, and to lift others higher.
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