Josie is a passionate English teacher with over 20 years of experience helping learners grow in confidence and ability. She holds a Master of Education from John Carroll University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is currently completing her Associates-level certification in Orton-Gillingham through the Stern Center and […]
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Gina Kells, M.Ed.
Gina has been in the field of education for the past 30 years in a variety of positions- from supervising college students and college bound students, to teaching preschool and kindergarten students. She has worked as a college instructor, a classroom teacher, a preschool teacher, and a reading specialist. She truly enjoys teaching people of […]
Erin Loughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Erin received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Seton Hall University in 2007. Over the course of her career, she has gained extensive experience working in research, private practice, and schools, both on the East Coast and abroad. Her clinical practice is centered on fostering communication and engagement with neurodiverse learners. Erin is […]
Amy Desiderio
Amy Desiderio has been an educator for over 40 years. She started her Wilson and Fundations® journey in 2009 and became Wilson®-certified in 2010. In 2013, she worked at the district level supporting Special Education programs and became a Fundations trainer. She believes all children can learn to read with the proper instructional strategies and […]
Kendra Totman Padilla, M.Ed.
Kendra entered the field of education after earning her undergraduate degree in psychology from Williams College. She spent her early career teaching outdoor, environmental, and after-school education to students in multiple states across the country.
Maggie Luckhardt, Psy.D.
Maggie Luckhardt, Psy.D., is a Vermont licensed psychologist-doctorate who provides psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She has extensive experience assessing developmental, learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges in both academic and clinical settings. Maggie is particularly interested in understanding how mental health affects executive functioning, social skills, cognitive abilities, and academic performance. Maggie […]
