Bio:   Diana Cessna, founder of Effective Teaching Group d.ba. EduGates, is a licensed NILD Educational Therapist, IDA CERI certified Dyslexia Specialist, and corporate trainer. Diana is equipped with over 25 years of experience training and teaching students and professionals within the spectrum of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia, along with other neurodiverse co-morbidities. She has graduate degrees in ESE/ NILD Educational Therapy, Literacy Education, and Dyslexia Education, along with undergraduate degrees in International Studies and Political Science. Diana also holds an Instructor License from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Diana works to develop the individual and unique skills of each learner, accelerating proficiency in English as a second language and improving English literacy, business communications, math skills, and executive functioning. Her philosophy and practice include educating and empowering individuals to replace any obstacles to academic, professional, or athletic success with the foundational building blocks to perform most effectively. Diana’s goal is to help all individuals rise to their highest potential.

Bio:   I grew up as a missionary kid in Indonesia and spent almost 30 years serving with my husband in Papua New Guinea. We are members of Ethnos360 and currently live near our mission headquarters in Central Florida. I began my journey as an Educational Therapist in Papua New Guinea in 2009 out of a need to work with my own daughter. I love doing educational therapy and am excited about what it can do for children with learning difficulties. I have two adult children and 4 beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, backyard chickens, and warm weather.

Bio:   My name is Debbie Engle and I have a heart for children who struggle to learn. I have a degree in Special Education Physical Disabilities and have worked with children with a variety of special needs. I was thrilled to learn about NILD educational therapy and have enjoyed watching my students learn and grow in their confidence through therapy. I had a homeschool for four students at CC 4 Learners, LLC, Cognitive Care, Empowering Growth, where I provided therapy alongside a full curriculum five days a week. I currently work 1:1 with students in my home in Greenfield, WI or online for students too far away to come to my home. My deepest desire is to be used by God to encourage and give hope to children who are differently abled.

Bio:   I have extensive experience in the field of education. With almost 30 years as a classroom teacher in public, private, and Christian school settings I encountered many students who needed the types of learning experiences that NILD Educational Therapy provides in order to overcome their unique learning challenges. I became an educational therapist in 2004 and entered into private practice after further training in 2019. Helping students achieve success and independence in learning is one of my greatest passions!

Bio:   Dr. Letsinger is a PCET and is currently the Lead Academic Support Specialist at Arma Dei Classical Christian Academy. She worked for 11 years providing educational therapy in a Christian school in Colorado before starting a private practice in NILD Educational Therapy, Beyond the Skylights Learning, LLC., in 2014. Dr. Letsinger received her M.Ed. in NILD Educational Therapy in 2015 and her Ph.D. in Special Education in 2022 from Regent University. Dr. Letsinger also supports doctoral students in their dissertation process as adjunct faculty at Regent University.

Bio:   I was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to Indiana when I was 10. After getting married I lived in Canada for 29 years where I was trained as an NILD educational therapist and began working with students. In 2021 we moved back to Indiana. I work with students online and in person. I have been working as an educational therapist since 2015 and am committed to helping students overcome learning difficulties to become independent learners.

Bio:   Deborah is an experienced educator and administrator with a strong background in both general and special education. She has served as a Lower School Principal, Director of an Academic Resource Center, special education teacher, early childhood special education evaluator, and elementary teacher. She holds certifications in ESOL, ACSI Administration, and South Carolina Alternative Administration Certification. She earned a Master of Education in Special Education from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from the University of Georgia. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she is a mother of four, and her children are her joy. She also enjoys going to the beach, reading and line dancing.

Bio:   Hello! I joined the educational therapy world as a homeschooling mom looking for help with my struggling learner. After seeking out help for him, I was amazed at the program and the results from it. I had previous experience as an early interventionist, but after learning about NILD, I had to jump in. I became an educational therapist in 2017 and worked in a Discovery program at our local private school. After serving there for 5 years, in 2022 I decided to focus on helping our homeschooling community and started a private practice. I love seeing the lightbulbs coming on and the confidence and growth happening in my students. NILD changed my own child's life, and I am also blessed to be a part of seeing the change in other students' lives as an educational therapist.