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 […]
Stern Center Staff
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 […]
Amelia Duffy
Amelia graduated from Plymouth State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Literature and minor in History. She obtained her 7-12 English license in 2004 through Peer Review with the State of Vermont. She has worked in many educational roles throughout her career that include Behavior Interventionist, Mainstream Instructional Assistant, English teacher, Literacy […]
Lynne Howard, M.Ed., Clinical Supervisor/OGA
Lynne Howard is a certified New Hampshire K–6 classroom teacher and K–12 reading specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Training with a concentration in Applied Technology and a Master of Education with a focus on Reading and Writing Instruction. She is also a certified Clinical Supervisor with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Lynne […]
Ivy Dugan, M.S. CCC-SLP
Ivy Dugan graduated with her Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University in 2024 and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Cloud State University in 2019. At St. Cloud, she excelled both in the classroom and on the ice. Ivy played Division I ice hockey while being honored as a Scholar-Athlete […]
