Bio:   I began my NILD journey while teaching at a small parochial school, frustrated by an inability to reach struggling students. It seemed as if nothing I did helped some students improve. A colleague suggested NILD educational therapy. From the first lesson in rhythmic writing, I knew that this was something different and would work for students. Eight years later, my passion for helping students overcome their learning challenges has only grown. The greatest reward is to help students unlock success and discover confidence in school and within themselves.

Bio:   Director of Cognitive Enrichment and Support, Gaston Christian School, Gastonia, NC

Bio:   Bachelor's in Elementary Education with an endorsement in teaching ELL, St. Martin's University, 2017, 4.0 GPA Graduate certificate, Linguistic Technician, Canadian Institute of Linguistics, 2017, 3.95 GPA Master's in Christian Ministry, Southern California Seminary, 2023, 4.0 GPA Homeschool consultant for missionary families in Papua New Guinea, July 2018-Current

Bio:   After homeschooling my own child with learning disabilities, and recognizing the need for more resources to help students in need, I decided to become an educational therapist. I returned to school in 2018 and received my degree in Special Education. I continued on to complete Level 1 NILD Educational Therapist training and opened my business, Divergent Learning. I have since worked with students in grades 3-11 and seen the NILD program make an impact in their lives. I am also a certified Mediator in FIE and work with students ages 10 to 18 to increase cognitive modifiability. My goal is to empower students with not just educational skills, but with self confidence that they carry with them throughout their lives.

Bio:   After ten years of homeschooling my children, I joined the Pearl Center for Learning in August 2023 as a Math Aide, a math tutor, and a substitute teacher. In August 2024, I became certified as a Level 1 NILD Educational Therapist. In the past year, I have also become certified in TEACH and FIE Enrichment. Currently, I provide NILD educational therapy to 7 students, am the middle school math teacher, and am the elementary social studies/science teacher at Pearl. Outside of Pearl, I also serve as a pre-teen small group leader at my church. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, three children, and two dogs.

Bio:   I am a speech-language pathologist, and my current role is serving as the Director of Student Services at a Christian school. I believe God has called me to education, specifically in helping children with different learning styles and needs. I delight in the unique ways God made each of us in His own image, and I love helping make information more accessible and goals more achievable for students of all abilities while celebrating the way God designed them. It also brings me great joy to teach children about God and His amazing, steadfast love for them.