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Faculty and Staff

John Allen - Co-Founder/Technical Support
John is the father of one of the very first Greengate students.

A_1038Lisa Baker - Dyslexia Therapist
Lisa has a B.S. in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and the designation of “Highly Qualified” by the AL Department of Education. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is working toward Associate level.

Liz Bouchard - Dyslexia Therapist
Liz has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has been trained in Project Read and in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, and is working toward Associate level. Liz is the mother of a former Greengate student.

Tom Bradley - Cleaning and General Maintenance
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B_0139Leslie Bruton - Community Relations Coordinator
Leslie has a B.S. in Marketing from Auburn University.

A_1421Lisa Bruton - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Lisa attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where she obtained a B.S. and an M.A. in Special Education. She has achieved Associate status with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

A_1467Melissa Bryant - Teacher
Melissa received a B.S. in Vocal Performance from Judson College in Marion, Alabama. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

Michelle Buchanan - Teacher                                                                                                                   Michelle graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. She then received a M.A. in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Math from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She will be trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach during the summer of 2012.

A_0854Lisa Clark - Secretary/Office Manager
Lisa studied Cross-Cultural Studies at Bethany College of Missions in Minneapolis, MN and has over fifteen years of experience in office administration and volunteer work with non-profits. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach.

A_0857Barbara Combs -Dyslexia Therapist/Testing Coordinator
Barbara studied at Auburn University, where she received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Barbara is a former board member and the mother of a former Greengate student.

A_1148Susan Crawford - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Susan has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in South Carolina. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

Robyn Crochet - Music Teacher
Robyn has a B.S. in Choral/Vocal Music Education from Auburn University. She will be trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach during the summer of 2012. 

A_0993Karen Farrington - Dyslexia Therapist                                                                                    Karen attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she received her B.S. in Special Education. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and is working toward Associate level. 


A_0997Kim Grissom - Dyslexia Therapist
Kim has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville as well as a M.A. in Health Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She has achieved Associate status with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Hart-KimberlyKimberly Hart - Teacher
Kimberly has a B.A. in Art/Art History from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is an award-winning artist with a studio at the Lowe Mill.

A_1308Shirlana Haythorn - Science Department Chair/Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Shirlana has a B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Florida State University. She is HASP certified and has achieved Associate status with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. Shirlana is the mother of a former Greengate student.

Mary Beth Hendrix - Math Tutor
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A_1200Kelly Kattos - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Kelly has a B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is working toward Associate level.

Terry Lott - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Terry has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

B_0281Christy MacKenzie - Teacher
Christy has a B.S. in Special Education with an emphasis on Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

Melody McCulley - Dyslexia Therapist
Melody has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Athens State University. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

A_1172Tami Mitchell - Teacher
Tami has a B.S. in Elementary Education with a focus in Social Studies from Southern Illinois University. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

A_1197Trudy Odle - Head of School
Trudy has her M.S. in Education from the University of Kansas.  She is a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, and has known Marcia Ramsey for several years through their work within that organization. Trudy brings over 30 years of experience in working with students with learning disabilities, and a broad range of experiences  that include assessment, teaching, program development, teacher training, consulting to school systems and individuals, and public presentations.  

RamseyMMarcia Ramsey - Co-Founder/Dyslexia Therapist/Tutoring Coordinator
Marcia has a B.A. in English/French and a M.A. in French/Comparative Literature from the University of Iowa. She is the President of the Alabama chapter of the International Dyslexia Association and has achieved Certified status with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

A_1376Beth Skarupa - Dyslexia Therapist
Beth has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Alabama in Huntsville as well as a M.A. in Critical Studies of Film/TV from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is working toward Associate level.

A_1079Vicki Stiles - Dyslexia Therapist
Vicki has served as Homeschool Team Leader and Special Needs Coordinator at Covenant Christian Academy. She has been trained in the Lindamood-Bell program as well as the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

A_1191Judy Sweatman - Language & Literature Department Chair/Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Judy obtained a B.S. in History/Secondary Education from Wake Forest University in North Carolina and a secondary teacher education from the state of Maryland. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach as well as Project Read.

B_0256June Taylor - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
June has a B.S. in Psychology from Lee University in Tennessee and a M.A. in Education from the University of Alabama, earning the designation of “Highly Qualified” by the AL Department of Education. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, and is working toward Associate level.

Amy Thomas - Diagnostician
Amy has her M.A. in Counseling from the University of North Alabama and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She also has a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

Cathy Tichow- Dyslexia Therapist                                                   

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B_0276Susan Walker - Math Department Chair/Teacher
Susan has her M.A. in Math Education from the University of Alabama and a B.S. in Math from the University of Montevallo. 

Wegrzyn-LisaLisa Wegrzyn - Dyslexia Therapist
Lisa has an A.S.S. in Dental Hygiene from Forrest Park Community College in Missouri. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

West-KariKari West - Dyslexia Therapist
Kari is an R.N. and received her B.S. in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Kari is the mother of a former Greengate student.

B_0278Tina White - Teacher/Dyslexia Therapist
Tina has a B.S. in Business from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Tina is a former board member and the mother of a former Greengate student.

Paula Williams - Diagnostician
Paula has her M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the University of Alabama, following a B.S. in Speech/Language Pathology from Auburn University in Montgomery.