Helping Every Student Become A Confident & Independent Learner

Kristin’s passion is bringing life-long learning to life and developing independent learners. She is an internationally respected educator and keynote speaker. In addition to being an NILD educational therapist, Kristin is an authorized trainer in the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program. Prior to becoming NILD’s Executive Director, Kristin was the Director of Discovery Program, Inc (DPI) a community-based organization providing intervention services to students with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and ADHD in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Kristin has also worked as an inpatient speech-language pathologist at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. Kristin recently completed her EdD at Johns Hopkins University in the Mind, Brain, Teaching program.

Stephanie holds an MBA from Liberty University and is passionate about learning and business development. She has nearly 25 years of business management and operations experience and is an advisory board member for the University of Richmond’s Customer Experience Program. Stephanie has been married to Cameron for over 20 years and they have two wonderful children, Bella and Jonah.

Wendy is passionate about equipping students with the ability to unlock their learning potential and develop skills for a lifetime of learning success. She has been involved in the field of Education for over 20 years. In addition to working as an Educational Therapist for the past 6 years, she has taught ESL, home schooled her 2 college-aged children and developed a variety of specialized learning classes. She is a licensed Educational Therapist who holds a BS in Psychology from Texas A & M University and a MAED from Regent University with a certification in ESL.

Allison seeks to impact the lives of all learners through education, and she is committed to equipping classroom teachers and educational therapists with the tools enabling them to unlock the potential in every student. During her 15 years as an educator, she has served as a classroom teacher, mentor teacher, educational therapist, school administrator, and NILD leadership team member. She is a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist and has 10 years of educational therapy experience. She is an instructor for NILD, teaching courses and presenting seminars and workshops nationally and internationally.

Monica Fraser has served as the Office Coordinator at NILD since 2016. Prior to joining the NILD team, she held retail management positions with the Dillards Corporation and served in development and fundraising in two Christian schools in the Milwaukee area. She holds a BA in Professional Studies with a concentration in Literature from Regent University. Monica is a mother of five with three grandchildren. Her youngest son received great benefits from NILD therapy. She and her husband live in Norfolk, VA.

Kari has been in the field of education for nearly 30 years. She has been an elementary classroom teacher, an educational specialist for homeschool families, and is now a full-time Professionally Certified Educational Therapist at a private Christian school in Sacramento, CA. She also serves as an NILD Staff Instructor and School Engagement Specialist for NILDinside schools. She loves teaching new therapists in the level courses and is passionate about training educators to change students’ lives through both Rx 4 Discovery Math 1 & 2 and Executive Functions workshops. Kari holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian from California State University, Sacramento, California, and an M.Ed. from Regent University. When she’s not working with students or therapists, you can find Kari playing board games, woodworking, or on the ballroom dance floor.

Jeanann earned her BA in Special Education from Lynchburg College, specializing in Mental Retardation and Learning Disabilities. After teaching in a self-contained classroom for at-risk students, she discovered her passion for NILD Educational Therapy and has been an Educational Therapist for 26 years. She started at Norfolk Christian Schools, joined the Discovery Program Leadership team, and worked with at-risk children at Park Place School and other schools. Jeanann has piloted NILD workshops, taught courses at Regent University, and has been an NILD instructor for 17 years. She currently serves as NILD's Discovery Program Coordinator.

Joy is fueled by a deep passion for collaboration, compelling communication, and the transformative power of empowering others. She has cultivated a diverse career across the events services industry and nonprofit sector, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Psychology, along with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Her roles as a business consultant, event planner, and project manager have been distinguished by the development of innovative marketing strategies, strengthened community engagement, and the advancement of educational initiatives. Joining the NILD team as Marketing Coordinator at NILD, she brings her expertise to further their mission. Outside of work, Joy is often found exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, dabbling in culinary skills, or traveling the world with her husband, Chris.

Kirtley graduated from Christopher Newport University in May of 2023 with a B.S. in Business Management. She transitioned straight to grad school the following fall and will be graduating from College of William and Mary this December with an M.S. In Marketing. She loves being able to apply everything she's learned and continues to learn in school to her work at NILD. In her free time, she'll likely be at the gym or soaking up the sun at the beach. She is also a proud 'mom' of two fur babies – one dog and one cat.

Maggie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Regent University and began her career teaching in the public school system before transitioning to educational therapy after becoming a mother. Maggie is passionate about supporting her students and is inspired by NILD’s mission to make a meaningful impact on each unique learner. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, exploring outside, and rock climbing with her husband and two daughters.