SJ Larkspur is passionate about providing behind-the-scenes support for the Stern Center’s mission towards literacy and learning for all. SJ holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Studio Art, and loves creating art and engaging with stories across all media. SJ lives in South Burlington with their wife, plenty of plants, […]
Professional Learning Team
Demetra Kontoulis
Amy Ducey, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA
Amy Ducey, M.Ed., a Fellow of the prestigious Orton-Gillingham Academy, is the Assistant Director of the Orton-Gillingham Institute. She provides training at the Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified levels, in addition to various literacy workshops and webinars. She teaches graduate-level courses and has created curriculum and assessment materials for universal screening and progress monitoring. […]
Marcella Fulmer
Corbin Bettencourt, M.S.
Corbin Bettencourt, M.S., Fellow in Training/AOGPE, obtained a BA in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina and a MS in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from Hood College. Her professional experience includes working as a facilitator in early childhood programs as well as directing them. She taught pre-service […]
Laura Bryant, M.A., Fellow/AOGPE
Laura Bryant has extensive experience providing AOGPE accredited courses and practicum supervision at the Associate and Certified Levels. She also has deep experience teaching students of all ages using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Laura has been a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators since 2018. Prior to joining the Stern Center, she was […]