Meet the Team

Test prep is hard when you go at it alone.

We’re here to provide accountability and encouragement and to keep you on track and focused. And we promise to have fun along the way!

We are former public school educators (teacher, counselor and assistant principal), and we have years of experience helping students increase their test scores in Gainesville and throughout the United States.

We’d love to help you too. 

Sisyfly’s mission is to build confidence with originality, results, and innovative thinking.

Ken Mercer

  • High School Counselor for 22 years

  • Entrepreneur and small business owner since 1996

  • Counseled thousands of students into colleges and programs throughout the world

  • Loves all things gator, golf (especially Tiger Woods), wildlife, travel, investing, and culture

Mike Testa

  • Entrepreneur, Public speaking, and Classroom Management Specialist

  • Former High School Assistant Principal and Teacher for over two decades

  • Loves all animals and Sentient beings.

  • Zen Buddhist who loves Jesus (Isa)

  • Happy Husband and Father to a wonderful wife and two beautiful childrenor

What is Sisyfly?

Let’s talk about our name. Sisyfly, pronounced SIS-AH-FLY, originates from the ancient Greek mythological figure and king, Sisyphus, who used trickery, sophistication and wit to outthink the gods. One day he was captured, punished for his undying spirit and brilliant mind and eternally sentenced to pushing a boulder up a mountain.

Sisyphus represents anyone facing a challenge and the boulder he was sentenced to carry represents the obstacles along the path to success. With hard work, focus, planning and practice, we will help you overcome barriers to realize your full potential.

Come fly with us.

“It is so easy to work with Sisyfly. They helped me to significantly increase my test scores just like they promised.”

- Emerald Hall, University of North Florida, Class of 2024