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THE  TEAM

Raquel is a Reading Team Coach and an Early Childhood Advisor. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human and Family Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from the University of Utah. She has taught kindergarten and first grade. Raquel is a PELI mentor and has over 20 years of experience with early literacy skills. She is certified in Early Steps and trained in Guided and Leveled Reading, Step Up to Writing and Words Their Way. Raquel has been in charge of coordinating and facilitating the training, professional development and continuing education for a toddler through eighth grade faculty. Raquel is a certified MindUP™ trainer for schools. She conducts district or organizational-wide MindUP™ training. MindUP™ was created in response to the global epidemic of: childhood aggression, anxiety, depression and suicide. It was developed by a team of experts focusing on four pillars: neuroscience, social-emotional learning (SEL), positive psychology and mindful awareness.

RAQUEL AUSTIN

Owner

TRICIA COOK

Owner

Tricia is passionate about literacy and loves to read. She is the Director of the Learning Resource Center at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial where she manages the Carson Smith Scholarship Program, identifies and teaches students with disabilities and oversees assessments. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer Studies and Economics from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from Utah State University. She also completed a Special Education Evaluator Endorsement through Midwestern State University and is qualified to administer and interpret standardized assessments, which aid school teams in the determination of a students eligibility for special education services. She has worked as a resource teacher for the past 13 years specializing in reading and writing. During this time Tricia received certifications in Early Steps, Next Steps, Higher Steps and The Wilson Reading System (Level II), and is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Therapist. She is also trained in Fundations, Just Words, Step Up to Writing and Words Their Way. 

CINDY HUNT

 

B.S. English, Speech & Secondary Education

College Application Essays

Writing

ACT Prep English, Reading & Writing

CONNOR JAMES

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B.S. Applied Mathematics

Math

ACT Prep Math & Science 

Physics

Chemistry

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ABBY PETERSON

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B.S. Physics

Math

Physics

Chemistry

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TESS HUNT

 

B.S. Marketing & French

English

Writing

History

Math

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CINDY JACKSON

 

B.S. Elementary Education

Wilson Level II

Higher Steps

Next Steps

Early Steps

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ANNIE SPENCE

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B.S. Elementary Education

ESOL Endorsemenrt

Math

Reading

Writing

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ANDREA ROWELL

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M.S. Education

Early Childhood & ELS Endorsements

Reading

Writing

Math

ASHLEY IKEGAMI​

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B.S.Biology

Medical School Student

Chemistry

Biology

Anatomy

Physiology

Writing

Med School Mentorship

SUZETTE TILLER​

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B.S. Environment & Behavior

Early Education Teaching Certificate/ESL Endorsement

Math

Steps Programs

Writing

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MADISON PEARCE​

 

B.S. Applied Mathematics & Philosophy of Science Student

Math

English

Science

ABBI MANCINI

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B.A. Spanish

Spanish

English

Writing

Reading

Higher Steps

ALMA CAMP

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Reading Intervention

Early Steps

Next Steps

Higher Steps

SYDNEY AUSTIN

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B.S. Accounting & Marketing

Math

Reading

Writing

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KATIE BENNION

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B.S. Communications - Student

Math

Steps Programs

Reading

Writing

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KRISTIN BONACCI​

 

M.S. Special Education

Early Steps

Next Steps

Higher Steps

Math

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SAM SCOTT

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B.A History

Education Teaching License

K - 6th Grade Math

Reading

Writing

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ANITA KLEBBA

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B.S. Electrical Engineering 

Math Level 3 Endorsement

ESL Endorsement

Math

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TIA COOK

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B.S. Communication Disorders

M.S. Speech Pathology-Student

Reading Intervention

Steps Programs

Math

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SUZANNE LACOMBE​

 

B.S. Elementary Education

M.S. Reading

Reading

Writing

Math

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JEDD AUSTIN​

 

M.B.A Business Administration & Accounting

Math

Reading

Writing

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MARSHA NEWMAN​

 

M.S. Elementary Education

Reading

Writing

Math

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MATT WISCOMB​

 

A.S. Small Business Mgmt.

B.S. Elementary Education Student

Spanish

Reading

Math

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ERIN TRACY​

 

B.S. Elementary Education

Masters of Curriculum & Instruction

Math

Reading

English/Writing

     

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MARY MANCINI​

 

B.S. Sociology/Social Work

Reading

Writing

Math

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JIM LARSON​

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B.S. Petroleum Engineering 

 Math

Science

Physics

     

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ELAINA YENCHEK

 

M.S.Secondary Math Education

Math

Science

ACT Prep

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HARPER BOGGS​

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B.S. Nursing Student

Science

Spanish

English

Writing

Math

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BETH WALZ​

 

Grades K - 2nd Grade

Reading

Writing

Math

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MAKENLEY ZIMMERMAN​

 

B.S. Math Education Student

Math

Chemistry

Physics

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ANTHONY WALZ​

 

B. A. English Student

English

Reading

Writing

Math

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Speech Language Pathologists

ROBERT KRAEMER​

 

PHD. CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Sound Disorders

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SARAH GALLANT​

 

MS. CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Language & Articulation Development

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Cognitive-Communication Skills

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