Meet Our Coaches

Rhonda Adorno

CEO & Lead Coach, Intermediate Scholars

Rhonda is an educator, chess coach, and founder of Discovery Center at Stony Point. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Rollins College and a Master’s Degree in Education in Instructional Design and Technology. Her background as an English teacher and instructional designer shapes how she makes complex ideas clear, engaging, and accessible.

Rhonda founded OSOTA Chess at One School of the Arts, building a program whose students competed in national scholastic events and earned team and individual awards. Today, former student Andrew Tiansay leads that program, while fellow former student Zion Council coaches virtually for Discovery Chess.

She guides intermediate scholars in recognizing patterns, building plans, explaining their decisions, and turning experience into stronger play.

Khjyetta Singleton

Lead Coach, Beginner Scholars

Coach Kay is a 2009 University of Pittsburgh graduate with a background in English literature and a specialization in geropsychology and memory care. She co-founded Life Sciences Academy in 2013, bringing together her interests in education, development, and meaningful learning experiences.

Her work spans STEM programming, community partnerships, and learning across generations. At Discovery Center at Stony Point, she also leads business development and strategic partnerships.

Coach Kay introduces beginning scholars to chess through clear explanations, guided practice, and encouragement — building board awareness and the confidence to try, ask questions, and keep learning.

Dr. Corey Hancock

Coach in Residence & Lead Coach, The Rated Room

Dr. Corey Hancock leads The Rated Room at Discovery Center at Stony Point, helping players build the skills, habits, and discipline that support thoughtful play and tournament readiness.

A co-founder of Legacy Chess Academy and founder of Chess Counselor, Corey combines chess coaching with his professional background in counseling, connecting strategic thinking with confidence, reflection, and the ability to navigate challenges.

Through focused games, discussion, and review, he helps scholars understand their decisions, learn from mistakes, and grow as players and competitors.

WIM Knarik Mouradian

Woman International Master in Residence

FIDE Ratings: Standard 2063 · Rapid 2109 · Blitz 2053 (October 2026)

Knarik brings international competitive experience and more than 18 years of in-person and online chess coaching. A four-time Arab Women’s Champion and multiple-time Lebanese Women’s Champion, she has coached students who became national champions in several countries.

Her strengths include tactical play, endgames, and making challenging ideas accessible.

Marcus Simmons

Tournament Director, Discovery Chess, LLC

Marcus serves as Tournament Director for Discovery Chess, LLC, supporting the competitive experiences that connect our chess community — bringing structure to events where scholars put learning into practice, build sportsmanship, and gain competitive experience.

Zion Council

Virtual Chess Coach, Discovery Chess

Once an OSOTA Chess scholar and national scholastic competitor, Zion now coaches virtually for Discovery Chess. He brings the perspective of someone who has been in his students’ seats.

Andrew Tiansay

OSOTA Chess Program Leader & Chess Coach

Andrew now leads the multitier flagship OSOTA Chess program where he once learned to play, guiding the next generation through the same community that shaped his growth.