Meet the therapists

April is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA). She completed her dyslexia training at The University of Alabama through the Dyslexia Resource Center Louisiana which is IMSLEC accredited. She has been an educator for over 20 years in the  public school setting and works privately with students to provide explicit, systematic, sequential Multisensory Structured Dyslexia Therapy instruction.

Education:

Master's Degree in Elementary Education (PK-6)

 Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership (PK-12)

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) at The University of Alabama (The Dyslexia Resource Center of LA)

Certifications:

-Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

-Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) Member

-Orton-Gillingham Educator

-IMSLEC Certified Training Program for Dyslexia

-LETRS Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)

-Neuhaus Basic Language Skills for Dyslexia

Kristin is a CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) in training. This year begins her ninth year of teaching which has been a varied experience of public school and online teaching settings. Her previous role was a reading interventionist where she customized small group lessons to the individual needs of the students.

Kristin’s Bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education K-6; she has her Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Auburn University. She is certified in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and trained with the SPIRE intensive and multisensory reading intervention program.

Kristin facilitates acceptance and patience within all of her teaching encounters. She is not unfamiliar with academic struggles, having been diagnosed with a neurological condition (Chiari malformation) during her Master’s degree program. These struggles led to her discovery of her own neurodivergence, and, with a surgical procedure, to the opportunity to find healing.

All therapists are independent contractors for Leaping Literacy Dyslexia Therapy LLC.

Sarah is thrilled to join Leaping Literacy! She has her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and over 20 years of experience in teaching, ranging from classroom teacher to school librarian to tutoring students with special needs. Most recently, she began providing academic therapy to struggling readers; it has been her favorite job ever! She has trained in the Barton and BLS programs and worked with kids of all ages.

At the heart of Sarah’s educational philosophy is the simple truth that every child is capable of learning. Every child needs a champion and a teacher who understands their specific learning style and how to motivate them to feel successful. To Sarah, relationships are everything! She can’t wait to get to know some amazing kiddos and their families as they embark on this journey together.

All therapists are independent contractors for Leaping Literacy Dyslexia Therapy LLC.

Andrea has been an elementary educator for over 20 years in public and private schools. She has taught grades pre-K through 4th. She enjoys working one one-on-one with children to determine their academic needs while creating a supportive learning environment to promote progress and growth. She offers private reading tutoring and also volunteers several times a week at ACC Academy. 

Andrea earned her Master’s degree in Literacy and Curriculum/ Instruction from Lesley University in 2006. In 1999, she completed her Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University in Elementary Education. 

Andrea is an Orton Gillingham Classroom Certified Instructor and completed the Neuhaus Education Reading Readiness Program.  

All therapists are independent contractors for Leaping Literacy Dyslexia Therapy LLC.