Bio:   I have spent over 20 years working with students who learn differently, helping them unlock their potential and thrive in the classroom. Currently, I serve as the Student Success Coordinator at Prince of Peace Christian School, where I partner with families and teachers to ensure students receive the support they need to flourish. Prior to this, I spent 11 years as the Director of Educational Support at Coastline Christian Schools, and before that, I worked as both a private practice Educational Therapist and a classroom teacher spanning preschool through middle school. I hold a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Educational Therapy from Regent University, and my passion is walking alongside struggling students and their families to provide not just answers, but real strategies that lead to confidence and success. This mission is also personal—both of my own children successfully went through the program I now champion, and today they are thriving as college graduates. Seeing their journey fuels my commitment to helping other families find the same hope and results.

Bio:   Brenda Weiland trained to work with adolescents in her undergraduate studies. When she found that many problems in the teen years had their roots in the preschool years, she completed an AMS preprimary Montessori certification program. When her own children had learning difficulties in school, she attended graduate school and earned degrees in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and Education of the Exceptional Child. She understands the dynamics that families with special needs go through and enjoys the transformational process that NILD brings to students and their families.

Bio:   Growing up, I struggled in school, but in high school I tutored my peers and became passionate about learning. For 40 years I have invested in others’ academic success. From bush Alaska to the jungles of Costa Rica, God gave me opportunities to teach elementary school, special education, English as a second language, homeschool our three children, and mentor homeschool moms while tutoring their children. My desire as an educational therapist and certified teacher is to serve children and adults as they overcome learning challenges and become confident and competent lifelong learners.

Bio:   Hello! I am a teacher turned homeschool mama to my three kids. I have homeschooled for ten years. I also teach in the co-op setting to about 50 students each year. I teach mostly reading intervention with phonemic awareness and writing classes for middle school. I have a BA in English Literature and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education. Before I had children of my own, I taught classes at a live in teen rehab in Los Angeles. I love learning and feel that first, I'm always a student. My youngest was diagnosed with severe dyslexia and having a NILD therapist has made such a difference and I'm eager to learn to continue to help her and others!

Bio:   I am Carmen Glodfelter. I am a Licensed NILD professionally certified education therapist and hold a Masters Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESOL). I currently am living and serving in Chiang Rai, Thailand. I have been serving in SE Asia for the last 25 years.

Bio:   Have Tutor Will Teach was formed in April, 2000, to meet the needs of students in the Tri-County region of Digby, Shelburne, and Yarmouth counties of Nova Scotia. Home-schooling three of our children, the youngest being severely brain-injured from an accident, challenged me to extend my knowledge of working with a broader scope of clientele. After I became an NILD educational therapist I added the business, The Four R's: Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic, and Relationships for working with students with learning difficulties. I have a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Educational Therapy and Dyslexia Therapy. I am a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist through the National Institute for Learning Development Canada and the USA and a Certified Dyslexia Therapist through the International Dyslexia Association. *I have taken a course in teletherapy so I am now capable of working with long-distance students online. This has provided much needed assistance to both the students and their parents. Have Tutor Will Teach/The Four R's: Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic, and Relationships works with a wide variety of students. I have worked with many special needs students as well as diversified learners. My Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics has enabled me to work with parents and their children on dietary issues that affect learning and behaviour. I have worked with pre-school through university students, ESL, and GED. As an Educational Therapist I have worked with people of all ages who have had strokes or Acquired Traumatic Brain Injuries besides those individuals with learning challenges. As a Certified Dyslexia Therapist I have worked with young students and older individuals with dyslexia ranging from mild to severe cases. If you have questions, or if I can be of any help, please feel free to contact me. Carole Bartz M. Ed. PCET, CDT 902-761-2668 www.havetutorwillteach.ca htwtcarole@gmail.com carole.e.t.1@gmail.com

Bio:   Mercedez passion for helping students began during her six years of teaching across a variety of classrooms and grade levels. Driven by the belief that there must be a better way to support those who face academic challenges, she pursued further training in educational therapy. She earned her Professional Certification in Educational Therapy from NILD and completed her master’s degree at Southeastern University. Mercedez is dedicated to helping students who feel mentally trapped discover their potential as capable and confident learners. She believes there is hope for every student and that every brain can change and grow with the right encouragement. Website: learninginsightfully.wixsite.com/home