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OUR TEAM
PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
With Dynamic Learners, Inc., you get more than a tutor. Our team of professional educators have exceptional experience with children and adults. The team averages 25+ years of experience. Several team members have received awards for teaching and research. Our team members meet all federal and state professional regulations.
Diagnosticians and learning specialists
Joan N. Ickes, EdD
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Secondary Education
Wren Bump, PhD
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
PhD Educational Psychology and Educational Technology
MS Elementary and Special Education
BS Elementary Education
Sherry Otahal
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Secondary Literacy
BS English Education
English as Second Language Certification
Laurie Ballering, Ed.D.
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Literacy
EdD Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies
MA Family Studies, Family Therapy
BS Special Education, Elementary, Literacy
Claudia Ovalle
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Bilingual
EdD Organizational Leadership & Special Education (In Progress)
MS Multicultural Education—Bilingual
BS Secondary Education
Michelle Hix
Learning Specialist
Literacy
BS Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary
Education - English
English as Second Language Certification
Christie Hahn
Learning Specialist
Secondary Math
MEd Education Administration
BA Accounting
Kimberly Bryant
Learning Specialist
Secondary Math
BS Elementary Education, Mathematics
Mathematics 4-8, 8-12 Certification
English as Second Language Certification
Lillian Benavente McEnery, EdD
Board director
Co-founder
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
EdD Curriculum & Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
Laura Kovalcik
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Literacy
MS Elementary & Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
Donna Curry-Ward
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Literacy
MEd Education Leadership
BA Journalism
EC-12 Special Education Certification, ESL
6th-12th English Language Arts
Rita Gatson
Diagnostician & Learning Specialist
Literacy
MS Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
Ana Samano
Learning Specialist
Bilingual
BS Interdisciplinary Studies—Bilingual Education
Rhonda Ponder
Learning Specialist
Elementary Math
MS Elementary Education
BS Elementary Education
Karen Gordy
Learning Specialist
Elementary Math
MM Music-Flute Performance
BM Music Education-Conductor
BS Elementary & Secondary Education
Network of Professional Consultants
We utilize a network of professional consultants in such areas as autism, attention disorders, speech, auditory or visual processing disorders, and challenges with math. We work with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, audiologists, and ophthalmologists.
Board of Directors
LINDSEY POLLOCK, EdD
EdD Educational Leadership
MS Education Leadership
MS Social Work and Montessori Integrated Learning
BA Elementary Education
ROSIE SANCHEZ
MS Reading Education
BA Interdisciplinary Studies
PATRICIA WILLIAMS, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MA English
BAT English and Political Science
MARIA CERINO
Parent of former clients
BA Tourism and Administration
KAREN COFFEY
MA Special Education
MA Counseling
BS Elementary Education
JOAN ICKES, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Secondary Education
LILLIAN BENEAVENTE MCENERY, EdD
EdD Curriculum and Instruction
MS Reading Education
BS Elementary Education
Ryan Kirk
IT Support
Kirk PCs - Consulting and Repairs
(979) 401-3456 | tech@kirkpcs.com | facebook.com/kirkpcs
PROVEN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
With Dynamic Learners, Inc., you get more than a tutor. Our team of professional educators have exceptional experience with children and adults. The team averages 25+ years of experience. Several team members have received awards for teaching and research. Our team members meet all federal and state professional regulations.
