Our Teachers
Kate
With 15+ years of experience teaching violin lessons and music classes, private tutoring, and classroom teaching, Kate is passionate about teaching children in a variety of contexts and supporting parents and caregivers in their child's educational journey.
Kate has always had a love of reading, and as she began teaching in the classroom, she noticed that many students did not feel confident or capable as readers. Since then, she has been on a mission to help children learn foundational reading skills through a structured literacy approach that is supported by the science of how our brains learn to read. Kate makes learning to read fun and engaging, creating thriving readers.
Kate also helps parents and caregivers to support their child's reading journey by translating the reading research to make it easy to understand and practice foundational skills at home. Printable resources are also offered to support learning to read at home.
Kate has a Master of Arts in Child Study and Education, and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Childhood and Social Institutions with a Minor in Psychology as well as a Certificate in Loss, Grief and Bereavement Studies.
When Kate isn't teaching, she is often playing with her two cats, Stella and Luna, and two dogs, Atlas and Sirius, reading books and listening to podcasts, and enjoying nature with her husband, Eddy.
Kate is a certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers (#690457) in Canada.
Judy
Judy is excited to be part of the Thriving Readers team, supporting students online as they grow in confidence and skill. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Psychology, bringing both expertise in effective teaching practices and a deep understanding of how children learn best. She has also completed Additional Qualification (AQ) courses in Primary Mathematics, ESL (Levels 1 & 2), and Special Education, which allow her to tailor lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
With a strong passion for teaching, Judy is dedicated to helping students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and discover a love for learning. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with encouragement, patience, and creativity, ensuring every child feels supported and successful.
Outside of teaching, Judy enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family, passions that reflect her belief in balance, growth, and nurturing both inside and outside the classroom.
Judy is a certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers (#645403) in Canada.
Lauren
Lauren is currently pursuing her studies at Althouse College to become a primary/junior teacher. Lauren has a strong foundation in Childhood and Youth Studies, having earned her undergraduate degree from King’s University College with a minor in Psychology. With over 10 years of experience working with students of all ages and needs, Lauren has developed a deep passion for teaching. Her desire to become a teacher was sparked by her own Grade 6 teacher, whose encouragement and support helped her build confidence, thrive academically, and discover a love for learning—experiences Lauren is eager to share with her students as she works to inspire and empower them to reach their full potential.
In her free time, Lauren loves to read, spend quality time with her friends and family, and ride her horse, Tate. Her love for horses has been a big part of her life, and she enjoys the balance and relaxation that riding brings.
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