OUR TEAM

Pam started her Orton-Gillingham journey to help her dyslexic daughter. Today, as the founder and owner of Pam’s Reading, and with 19 years of Orton-Gillingham experience, she has helped students improve their reading skills, increase academic confidence, and build life skills with great fortitude. Pam has trained under several of the nation’s Orton-Gillingham Academy leaders. She has a knowledge base of learning disabilities and a fun learning approach. Pam has served the reading-challenged community since 2008. She keeps up with the latest trends and philosophies and can meet students in person and virtually. Pam has been an active member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy since 2014, and other organizations for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Pam has also given back to her community by serving as a Reading Tutor for the Augustine Project in Charlotte for 3 years from 2005-2008 and as a Substitute Teacher at The Fletcher School in Language Tutorial.

Carol has been tutoring for over 16 years. Her tutoring journey is deeply personal. Carol was inspired to become a Certified Level 1 Wilson tutor and practitioner after her son was diagnosed with dyslexia. She has recently completed 60 hours of training to renew her practitioner status. Carol loves working with students of all ages and values the student-teacher relationship. Most of all, Carol wants to make their reading journey easier!

Terry is a consummate professional educator. She is trained in several Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell reading programs. She has 38 years of experience as a classroom teacher and special educator in Connecticut and North Carolina. You will find Terry’s cheerfulness and her ability to make learning accessible to struggling learners contagious.

Kathryn graduated from UNCC with a degree in Child and Family Development, focusing on Special Education. She took the Orton-Gillingham Certification training through The Fletcher School in Charlotte, NC and has been tutoring for over 3 years with Pam’s Reading. Kathryn creates a fun and engaging environment to help students grow their reading and literacy skills. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, reading, needlepointing, and spending time with her cat, Milo. Kathryn looks forward to working with your family and helping your students flourish!

Growing up with a father who didn’t read and then having a son who was diagnosed with dyslexia has given Tami a passion for helping others learn to read. She has been an Orton-Gillingham Tutor for 20 years. Tami trained through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education and various other courses. There is no need for anyone to suffer from reading challenges. Learning with Tami is fun and successful!

Olivia is a third-grade teacher for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She graduated from Elon University with a degree in elementary education and has spent the past 4 years as a first and third-grade teacher in Charlotte. After taking the Orton-Gillingham training through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. Olivia implemented the strategies in the classroom and small groups and has tutored for 2 years with Pam’s Reading. Olivia loves teaching reading and helping all students find their passion for reading!

Hansuta earned her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education from Clemson University in 2019, with a focus on Learning Disabilities. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in India. Hansuta is a certified K-12 Special Educator in the state of North Carolina and has earned certification in Orton-Gillingham, a method for teaching reading to students with reading difficulties, from the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). She also has experience working with two local non-profits in Charlotte, NC, that work with underserved children through literacy programs. Hansuta believes that reading should be fun and exciting instead of being a chore and loves creating lessons that are simplified and engaging.

Marisa dedicated 30 years to teaching in both public and private schools in New Jersey. Her most recent position was in Upper Saddle River, NJ, where she served as an in-class support teacher, a Wilson Tutor/teacher, and a resource center teacher, providing assistance in reading, math, writing, and general academic support. In Upper Saddle River, the school prides itself on its commitment to training. During her time there, she trained in PAF, Orton-Gillingham, IMSE (another Orton-Gillingham-based program), as well as the Wilson Reading Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Eventually, Marisa began tutoring Orton-Gillingham privately via Zoom during COVID. She then decided to join Pam’s Reading to continue her work in a supportive environment.

Alise is passionate about helping students, especially older students, overcome their reading challenges. A licensed teacher with a degree in English Education, Alise is certified by the International Dyslexia Association as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia Education from Southeastern University, where she was trained in the Orton-Gillingham method. As a licensed NILD Educational Therapist, Alise works with students who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. She also enjoys teaching English as a second language and holds a state license to teach in this field. Alise looks forward to helping your student succeed!

My name is Constantina and I look forward to connecting with you and your child. I have earned a Master’s in Special Education and I have 22 years of teaching experience. I live in Waxhaw with my husband, my 14-year-old son, and twin 12-year-old girls. My passion is teaching and helping children reach their potential, and build on their self esteem. I have completed the Associate Level Training from The Fletcher School in Charlotte, NC. When not tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, walking, and traveling. I look forward to meeting you.