People often ask us what our name means. "Nova" is a star at its brightest. "42" is co-founder Mike Kyle's favorite number and the answer to the question, "What is the answer to life, the Universe and everything?"
Nova 42 is more than just an after-school speech and debate academy--it is an educational sanctuary building the leaders of tomorrow. Based in Pasadena, California and founded in April of 2012, Nova 42 has guided the communication and leadership skills of thousands of students who have gone on to make names for themselves in their schools, jobs and communities.
First, Nova 42's dedicated owners, Mike Kyle and Jung Park Kyle, bring their creative sensibilities and razor-sharp minds to building a fun, exciting place of learning that students call their second home.
Having won hundreds of awards in speech and debate himself, CEO and Head Debate coach, Mike Kyle, brings over 30 years business and corporate experience. COO and Head Speech coach, Jung Park Kyle, is a Harvard graduate, a licensed California attorney and professional actress.
Second, Nova 42 is different because of its innovative curriculum.
The foundation of Nova 42's teaching is built upon its 4 core pillars of learning: (1) critical thinking; (2) presentation; (3) interpersonal communication; and (4) leadership.
Third, Nova 42 has built a complementary competition track designed to enhance skills taught in classes.
At Nova 42, the focus is on communication skills for success in life. With this kind of focus, Nova 42 students become charismatic and thoughtful speakers who also tend to do well at tournaments.
Director of Debate / CEO / Academy Head of School
An accomplished public speaker for most of his life, Coach Mike began his competitive speaking career at the age of 12. Mike was awarded a debate scholarship to Arizona State University.
Director of Speech / COO
Jung graduated in 1992 from Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges cum laude, B.A. General Studies, with a concentration in English and American Literature and Language.
Public Forum Debate Coach
Speech Coach & Elementary Instructor
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