Teachers
Amanda Wilson, Owner and Teacher:
Amanda taught First Grade at Trinity School for 7 years before staying at home with her children. While at Trinity, she completed the Orton-Gillingham certification and used this approach in her everyday phonics, spelling, and reading instruction. Amanda is also trained in the Handwriting Without Tears program. For 4 years, Amanda was a part-time tutor in the Academic Resource Center at the Lovett School and tutored privately out of her home. She enjoys watching children grow while developing a love and enthusiasm for learning!
Kristen DiCristina, Owner and Teacher:
Kristen is an Associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators. She worked as an Assistant Teacher in the First Grade at Trinity School before she decided to split her time being home with her two boys and private tutoring. She has tutored children aging from Pre-K to 3rd Grade for the past 12 years and enjoys creating a positive and uplifting environment for children to learn!
Rebecca Goepp, Co-Teacher:
Rebecca currently teaches Pre-K at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool, where she has also served as an inclusion facilitator, supporting young learners with diverse learning needs. Rebecca has a background in social work and is currently pursuing post-graduate certification in Expressive Arts Therapy, while also working toward her Orton-Gillingham certification to further support early literacy development. She is also trained in Handwriting Without Tears. Outside of teaching, Rebecca is a mixed-media artist and enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
Kasey Jenkins, Co-Teacher:
Kasey is a former middle school teacher with 7 years of experience in education. For the past 2 years, I have been subbing with preschool-aged children and have loved working with younger kids and watching them grow in their learning. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and staying busy as a mom to my two children, ages 11 and 6.