About Us

Above the Limit, LLC is an educational company with over 75 years of combined teaching experience. We provide tutoring services for students in grades 3-12 and an outstanding ACT Prep program that helps students qualify for scholarships.

What makes learning at Above the Limit
a great experience?

  • 1-on-1 time with an expert tutor

  • In-center and virtual options

  • Staff who care about your children

  • Affordable prices 

  • Flexible scheduling

How can your child expect to grow
with Above the Limit?

  • Close learning gaps

  • Improve reading comprehension and fluency

  • Build a solid academic foundation

  • Practice study & organizational skills

  • Increase confidence and self-esteem

Karen C. Dugas, M. Ed.
CEO/Educator, Above The Limit

Meet Karen

Above the Limit, LLC was founded in August of 2017 by Karen C. Dugas, M. Ed., a graduate of Southern University, A&M College, and Louisiana State University, Shreveport. Mrs. Dugas has taught in the public and private school systems for over 20 years.  

She also founded the Beyond the Bus Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit chartered to help teens transition to adulthood by providing free college and career workshops, as well as free ACT Prep classes for students who are motivated to attend college but do not have financial access to quality ACT Prep programs. Beyond the Bus Foundation also hosts financial literacy camps for teens.

Mrs. Dugas loves meeting new people, traveling, and playing tennis. She is married to the love of her life, Riveny Dugas, Sr., and they have six adult children ages 22-27. She states, “Going after my dreams is the scariest, yet most fulfilling experience I’ve ever had. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to walk in my purpose, doing the things I enjoy.”

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