About Us
PASSIONATE AND SKILLED PROFESSIONALS HELPING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Carlin de Jonge, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Literacy Assessment and Intervention Specialist, Founder
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Carlin has been in the field of education for over 15 years and has an extensive skillset in the field of Special Education. After teaching in the general classroom setting, she continued to support children and youth in the roles of Special Education teacher, Guidance Counsellor, and Student Services Coordinator where she worked collaboratively with parents and other professionals (i.e., teachers, teaching assistants, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists) in addressing students' specific learning needs.
Carlin is experienced in working with English language learners, children with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, and children with behaviour and emotional challenges. As well, Carlin is skilled in Individual Program Plan (IPP) development and implementation.
Carlin holds a Master’s of Education degree in Special Education with a focus in the assessment and intervention of language and literacy based learning disabilities. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and advanced training and certification in psychological assessment: Level B Psychological Assessment (Achievement-Academic Testing).
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Carlin takes the time to connect with every child that she works with and has a calm and friendly approach that puts her students at ease. She is passionate about the science of reading and writing and helping students discover their confidence and their full potential to learn.​​​
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English (St. Mary’s University, Halifax)
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Bachelor of Education degree (University of Alberta)
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Master’s of Education degree in Special Education with a focus in the assessment and intervention of language and literacy based learning disabilities (University of Alberta)
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Advanced training and certification in psychological assessment: Level B Psychological Assessment (Achievement-Academic Testing).
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Allison Edgerton, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (2025)
Literacy and Intervention Specialist
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Allison has 7 years of experience as a classroom and literacy intervention teacher, working to support students with learning differences through targeted, evidence-based instruction. She has worked with English Language Learners and students with developmental delays and disabilities, focusing on identifying and addressing lagging skills. Her experiences as a classroom teacher led her to pursue further education in the field of structured literacy and reading science. She is an active advocate for research-backed programming in schools to ensure that instruction meets the needs of all learners. With a firmly held belief that all students can learn to read and write, Allison has focused her professional learning on reading science, developing the necessary expertise to build strong literacy skills and foster a sense of competence and confidence in her students.
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Allison recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Structured Literacy and Reading Science and is currently pursuing a Master's of Education focused on reading science at the University of Alberta. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Elementary English Language Arts from the University of Calgary. Allison holds certification in Level B Psychological Assessment (Achievement-Academic Testing).
With an understanding that students need a strong relationship with their teacher to learn, Allison builds positive relationships with her students with a warm and friendly approach. She strives to make learning engaging and fun and to ensure that her students feel empowered by the knowledge that they can achieve their goals.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
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Bachelor of Arts degree in English (University of Calgary)
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Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary English Language Arts (University of Calgary)
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Graduate Certificate in Structured Literacy and Reading Science (University of Alberta)
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Master’s of Education degree in Educational Studies with a focus on reading science (University of Alberta)-in progress
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Advanced training and certification in psychological assessment: Level B Psychological Assessment (Achievement-Academic Testing)
Patti Dahm, B.Ed.
Literacy and Intervention Specialist
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE​​
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Patti is a retired classroom teacher of 33 years. She spent the bulk of her career teaching at the kindergarten to grade four level. Patti is a literacy specialist, having supervised and mentored teachers in her school division through both the Early Literacy Intervention Program and grade level teacher collaborative groups. Patti has always had a passion for addressing the learning gaps that occur in the regular classroom setting. She has a comprehensive understanding of the limits of the classroom setting and has seen first-hand that not all students are able to have their needs met with traditional literacy programming. Patti is excited to utilize her knowledge and extensive training as a multi-sensory structured language practitioner. The Orton Gillingham Approach is known to meet the needs of all learners, helping to close the learning gap that many students experience. With years of experience and specialized training, Patti is dedicated to finding that magical key which will open literacy skills for every child.
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Patti’s belief in student connection and fostering trusting relationships has always been the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. She believes that students need to feel heard, safe and comfortable before learning can occur, and that learning needs to involve an element of fun. That’s when the magic begins!
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
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Bachelor of Education-major in counselling (University of Victoria)
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Fountas and Pinnell Reading Program - Level 2 Advanced Training
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Orton Gillingham Practitioner Training (REACH Learning Center)
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Jennifer Kephart, B.A., B.Ed. (in progress)
Literacy Tutor
Jennifer Kephart is a reading tutor who is passionate about inspiring children to love reading. Currently an education student at the University of Calgary, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in English. Jennifer has experience working with students of all abilities, always bringing a warm and welcoming approach to each session. She focuses on helping children feel confident in their reading skills through intentional, systematic instruction and an encouraging atmosphere. With a strength for building positive relationships, Jennifer believes learning to read can be a fun and rewarding experience, and is dedicated to making that happen for every child she works with.
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies, Minor in
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Bachelor of Education degree with a concentration on Inclusive Education (University of Calgary)-in progress​