Bio:   Level 2 Ed. Therapist

Bio:   Skilled and experienced teacher and educational therapist with a passion for inspiring and effectively educating in a way that meets the needs of every student, particularly those who struggle with specific learning challenges. Diverse teaching experiences including public school, private school, and homeschool. Trained in NILD Educational Therapies (Level 3) and Charlotte Mason pedagogy. Recently completed a Master's degree in Educational Therapy at Southeastern University. Employed at Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, VA.

Bio:   Kathryn Pugh has taught secondary English and writing for over 21 years in a variety of educational settings and has helped struggling learners in a private practice setting for 15 years. A lifelong learner, Kathryn has completed training with NILD (The National Institute for Learning Development), Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapy, and Rx for Math. She credits educational therapy with transforming students into confident independent learners with strategies and skills. Kathryn Pugh finds joy in helping students find hope and a future. Kathryn works with students in her Leesburg office and via Skype for students around the world. Kathryn’s credentials include: M. Ed. with specialization in Educational Therapy, Southeastern University; B. A. in English and Education, Virginia Tech NILD, Professionally Certified Educational Therapist; Rx for Math, Structured Literacy – Dyslexia Specialist

Bio:   I recently started my own business, Mind Launch, in Melbourne, FL, using the NILD techniques; however, I've worked with the program since 2007, using it in a variety of countries and settings. I love that through this program and the one-on-one interaction we supply, we can expect change from all learners!

Bio:   Level 2 NILD therapist work at PATHS of Hampton Roads

Bio:   Melissa has been an educator for over 20 years and has served in many capacities from special education teacher for students with language-based disabilities, to general education teacher, reading coach, testing chairperson, to now Director of GRASP (Guidance Remediation and Academic Support System) at Westminster Christian School. She is a certified National Institute of Learning Development (NILD) educational therapist and is working on becoming a structured literacy specialist through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) both of which are accredited by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). She holds a Florida Department of Education certification, #881920 in the areas of Reading, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Varying Exceptionalities, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Certification expires in June 2029.