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!

Katie Rockey, Co-Teacher:

Katie is going into her fourth year of teaching preschool at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. A mom to three older children, she has loved working with preschool aged children for their sweet and loving spirits. She has been a substitute teacher for Reading Rangers over the last two years and is excited to take on a co-teacher role! Katie is going into her fourth year of teaching preschool at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. A mom to three older children, she has loved working with preschool aged children for their sweet and loving spirits. She has been a substitute teacher for Reading Rangers over the last two years and is excited to take on a co-teacher role!

Maggie Tighe, Co-Teacher:

Maggie is a First Grade Teacher at Christ the King School. She has taught 1st Grade for nine years at CKS, and has tutored students from K-5th grade. She is trained in both the Orton-Gillingham and Handwriting Without Tears methods. Maggie’s favorite part of being a 1st Grade teacher is watching her students grow in their love and confidence of reading and writing. When she is not teaching, Maggie loves to try new restaurants around Atlanta with her friends, and spend time with her family!