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Bio: I began my training with NILD in 2010, while teaching Kindergarten at Trinity Oaks Christian Academy in Cary, IL and completed Levels 1 and 2, as well as SEARCH & TEACH, Rx for Reading, and WJIII. After a move to Aurora, IL in 2013, I worked as an independent ET at Aurora Christian School, and began working as a Family Teacher at Mooseheart Child City and School. Meanwhile, I continued my training, completing Level 3 in 2016. During the pandemic in 2020 - 21 I was trained in teletherapy so that I could continue to meet with my students. In 2022 I accepted a position at Calvary Christian School in Naperville, IL, where I was the school librarian and reading interventionist. I received training in the new Gray Matter materials, bringing up-to-date reading help to my students. While at Calvary, I worked with over 30 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and saw lots of improvement in the two years I was there! Currently I am beginning my own practice, Complete Learning Development, and am excited to continue my growth as an independent Educational Therapist!

Bio: I first started my NILD journey while homeschooling my children overseas. I discovered that my youngest is dyslexic and a friend pointed me toward NILD. I began getting the trainings, which eventually led to a master's degree. I worked with my son for a few years. He is about to graduate as a senior (2023) with honors. I now live in Waco, TX and provide educational therapy privately. I never would have imagined this for myself 10 years ago, but I am so thankful for the twists in my road that led me here. I feel very privileged to get to be a part of this sacred and sometimes painful, but ultimately beautiful journey with other families.

Bio: Kristen. Goldbach, Ph.D., is an NILD Professionally Certified Educational Therapist (PCET). Through NILD, Dr. Goldbach is professionally licensed in Educational Therapy and Teletherapy. She is certified in Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE Levels I, II, and III), Group Educational Therapy, Search and Teach, Executive Function, RX Discovery Math, RX Discovery Reading, and RX Discovery Writing. She also offers WISC-V and Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement testing. At home, a dog is usually nearby; Kristen and her family rescue and foster Golden Retrievers.