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Christina South, Educational Therapist
As a part-time classroom teacher, I love helping students develop thinking skills that will bring success in all areas of life. But I also see students who struggle to find that success. My desire to reach and teach those struggling students has led me to NILD therapy which helps students overcome cognitive processing difficulties.
I taught for eight years in Christian schools. Then I became a homeschooling parent of six, including four adopted from foster care. I am still teaching the last two at home. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Southern Oregon State College. I have completed NILD training levels I, II, and II along with Rx Reading, Rx Writing, and Rx Math.
I also teach math classes at Hill Creek, a Christian Homeschool Program. I especially enjoy having NILD students in my classes. One of my passions is to help struggling students be included and find success in the classroom. I can also answer questions and give assistance to other Hill Creek teachers concerning NILD students.
I pray that you will find encouragement and help as a parent of a struggling student. Feel free to send me an email with any questions you have.
Christina South
dearlylovedchild@gmail.com
Amy Tucker, Educational Therapist
My passion in life is helping the struggling learner to realize their potential. I desire to help the student gain confidence and self worth by overcoming their struggles. Teaching has been my dream. I have taught in Christian Schools for 5 years and in multiage classrooms. I have taught many age groups from early childhood to high school . I also homeschooled my kids for 5 years. Working with kids with autism in behavior therapy has also been a huge part of teaching career I have worked in ABA therapy for 4 years.
I am very excited at the opportunity to work with NILD. I have my Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Providence Baptist College in Elgin, Illinois. I looked forward to continuing my education in all that NILD has to offer. I have completed NILD level I and II, Rx Reading, and Rx Math training. Feel free to send me an email or call anytime.
Amy Tucker
amyeducationaltherapy@gmail.com
Caty McGrew, Educational Therapist
Caty McGrew received her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Washington State University in 2005. She began tutoring in math and science during the summers of her WSU school years and continued that work after graduating. She tutored in all levels of math and science to all ages of students, from kindergarten to college. Additionally, Caty has classroom teaching experience in both math and science. Caty also has advanced degrees including a Juris Doctorate, completed in 2012, and a Masters in Science Curriculum and Instruction, completed in 2018. Caty has completed Level 1 training of NILD in 2017, and training in both Rx Math and Rx Writing in 2019.
Patty Huey, Educational Therapist, retired
Working with all students gives me great joy, but I hold those with “invisible struggles” most dear to my heart. I’m sure this is because my own son, Justin, struggled academically, and I often experienced his frustration and my own feelings of inadequacy.
For years into my teaching career, I felt disheartened because I could not fully meet the needs of struggling students. Now, I feel delighted when a student in educational therapy transforms into an academically competent student with an inner resolve to persevere, whether that’s in home studies, or in the challenging Hill Creek classes.
We all know that almost anyone would rescue a child in obvious danger, but few might realize that children with invisible issues are in danger, too, of emotional, social, academic, and vocational struggles. I am most dedicated to this type of student. My work with struggling students is a ministry. While this ministry is challenging at times, it is also extremely rewarding, because the mediated learning experience through NILD educational therapy works. I am so grateful to have discovered this excellent program.
God bless your endeavors in finding help for your child.
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