Bio:   Laurie has a diverse background in education including homeschooling, educational interpreter, classroom teacher, and now as an educational therapist for the last 17 years. Her masters program was as a reading specialist. She finds using the gifts God has given her working one-on-one with children to be satisfying, exciting, and a blessing.

Bio:   My services are eligible for Step Up Scholarship reimbursement. I have a Masters degree in Education and an undergraduate degrees in Psychology. I am the owner of Learning Through Discovery, LLC and I have been teaching and or doing educational therapy with students since 2000. I started in the classroom teaching high school math (my first passion) and then spent some time tutoring when my children were little. It was then I found my new passion. Students who were bright but struggled academically. That brought me to NILD. Since them I have worked with students in a school setting and privately that struggle with reading, writing and/or math, along with other neurodiverse co-morbidities such a ADD, Autism, and Kawasaki Syndrome. I also homeschool my daughter who is going into 10th grade, so I love working with homeschool students when I have the chance.

Bio:   Hi, my passion is to help students and families get on a successful path for life and learning. I am married to Jonathan Richerson and we have had the privilege to raise two kids that are now in college and pursing their own paths. I currently serve as an educational therapist in a private christian school in Lebanon, TN. NILD Therapy has transformed many lives and I'm grateful to be apart of this amazing organization.. Educational Therapy can change the trajectory of a child's life. I have seen it happen many times.

Bio:   Melanie Davda joined Fraser Academy in 2013, following 7 years at VSB public schools. She holds a Masters of Education specializing in educational therapy, and is certified as both an Educational Therapist and a Dyslexia Therapist. Ms. Davda currently oversees Educational Therapy and Consulting at FAx, Fraser Academy’s Outreach Centre. With a passion for making learning and literacy accessible to all children, Ms. Davda helps students become confident and competent learners and helps families to advocate for their child’s learning needs. She also provides professional development that empowers educators to support struggling learners and Level B Psychometric Assessments for students. Ms. Davda is an Instructor of Level 1 Educational Therapy with the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). Ms. Davda’s most rewarding moments are when she sees the “light bulb” of understanding turn on, or when a student who was previously a reluctant reader gains passion and motivation to read. When outside of the classroom, she enjoys running, cycling, and painting.

Bio:   It is a joy to be an Educational Therapist and come alongside families to partner in their child's Educational journey. Educational Therapy truly makes lasting change. I love NILD's mission to make confident and competent learners. I would love the privilege of working with your family.