Kate Mootz, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an evaluator and structured literacy instructor. As an evaluator, Kate provides assessments in the areas of speech, language, social communication, and academic achievement in literacy. Her areas of expertise include working with articulation and phonological disorders, language disorder, social cognition challenges, fluency (stuttering), and language-based learning disabilities. Currently, Kate is […]
Tutoring & Instruction Team
Colleen Schuster, M.Ed.
Colleen Schuster, M. Ed., Instructor, provides customized instruction in reading, written expression and executive function skills to students of all ages, including adults. Her students benefit from her 37+ years of experience delivering instruction tailored to meet each student’s unique needs. Since joining the Stern Center, Colleen has worked with 0ver 600 students and has […]
Michelle Szabo, M.S.Ed., A/OGA, W.D.P.
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 more than 30 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 […]


