Julie provides consultation and instruction. She has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree in special education – developmental disabilities from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has extensive experience as a Special Educator and Autism Specialist designing and implementing academic instruction, proactive behavior […]
School Team
Catherine Hagberg, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA
Catherine has been an educator for over 20 years serving different roles such as an elementary public school teacher, a certified reading specialist, and an Orton-Gillingham practitioner in private practice. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and then continued at Providence College in Rhode Island where she completed a Master of Education in […]
Elizabeth Keenan, M.Ed.
Elizabeth Keenan (she/her), M.Ed., Associate/OGA, is a Structured Literacy Coach for Lead to Read and provides consulting services to schools around Vermont. She holds a Special Educator (K-age 21) teaching license in Vermont, and is certified at the Associate level from the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prior to joining the Stern Center in 2020, Elizabeth established Keenan […]
Michelle Szabo, M.S.Ed.
Michelle Szabo, M.S.Ed., Director of Instruction, directs the instruction program for the Stern Center’s staff of 20+ teachers who instruct 400 students each year. She brings 27 years of teaching experience to her supervisory role ensuring program efficacy for all students, while continuing to offer individualized and customized instruction both in-person and online to students. […]
Shirley Bate, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA
Shirley Bate, M.Ed., Fellow/OGA, is a Supervising Fellow with the Orton-Gillingham Institute at the Stern Center. She provides training at the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified levels to provide in-depth mentorship to educators seeking OG certification. Shirley has been certified by the Orton-Gillingham Academy as an OG educator for twenty-five years and is […]
Janna Osman, M.Ed.
Janna Osman, M.Ed., Vice President for Advanced Learning, has served on the Stern Center Leadership Team for over 10 years. Previously, she was the Director of Professional Learning and the Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence. She was the founder of the Orton Gillingham Institute and has been a presenter at the International Dyslexia Association […]
