Literacy Lab

Helping Students Become Confident, Capable Readers

Led by an experienced educator with over 15 years dedicated to improving student literacy.

Literacy Lab provides individualized, research-based reading and spelling instruction for students, along with trusted consultation and support for schools.

Who We Serve

Literacy Lab was founded by an experienced educator with a deep commitment to helping students overcome reading challenges and discover their ability to succeed.

With over a decade in education, Literacy Lab combines proven instructional practices with patience, encouragement, and high expectations — creating an environment where students feel supported and capable.

Families

Providing students with personalized instruction in a nurturing environment where growth, confidence, and progress are carefully supported.

Schools

Partnering with administrators and educators to strengthen literacy outcomes through structured instruction, consultation, and collaboration.

How Literacy Lab Works

Thoughtful Instruction. Encouraging Environment. Meaningful Progress. Students learn best when they feel both supported and challenged. Literacy Lab balances warmth with structure, helping learners build skills, confidence, and independence over time.

Assess

We begin by understanding each student’s strengths, challenges, and learning profile.

Teach

Instruction is carefully structured, research-based, and tailored to each learner.

Monitor & Support

Progress is tracked thoughtfully, with ongoing communication to ensure students continue moving forward.

Testimonials

The difference thoughtful instruction can make.

  • “What sets Lisa apart is not only her expertise in reading instruction, but the strong relationships she builds with students and families. When observing Lisa work with children, it is clear that deep trust exists between her and her students. She creates an environment where children feel supported, understood, and capable. That emotional safety, paired with her extensive knowledge of reading development, is a powerful combination. Lisa also extends that same clarity and care in her communication with parents and professionals. Her ability to build meaningful relationships is truly one of the keys to her success.”
    Brian Buettner, Ed.S.
    Literacy Coach, WSESU Brattleboro VT, Professor at Baypath University, Longmeadow MA
  • “As a special education advocate and consultant, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Lisa, a well-trained and certified Wilson Reading tutor while she worked with my client’s child. Her instruction is highly structured, evidence-based, and carefully aligned with the student’s specific learning profile. She demonstrates a deep understanding of dyslexia and language-based learning differences, and her approach is both skillful and compassionate. I would confidently recommend her to school districts and families seeking effective, high-quality reading intervention.”
    -Carole A. Otto, M.S., OTTO Educational Consulting, LLC
  • “Lisa is the person you want working with your child! She is a highly skilled special educator, trained in several research based practices. Lisa is passionate about education and ensuring that all students learn and grow. Best of all she is thoughtful, caring, and gets to know students and develops individualized experiences for them to best meet their needs–kids love working with Lisa!”
    -Mary Kaufmann, Principal
  • “We’ve been working with Lisa for over a year now, and I’ve been so grateful for the experience. She is consistent, reliable, and communicates clearly, which makes everything run smoothly. Most importantly, she is incredibly kind and truly invested in Lily’s growth. She takes the time to show interest in Lily as a learner, and that encouragement has made a real difference. Over the past year, I’ve seen noticeable improvement in Lily’s spelling and writing skills, along with her confidence. We feel very supported and thankful to be working with someone who cares so deeply about her students.” 
    -Kim, parent
  • “Lisa’s deep knowledge of early literacy and her skilled instruction create a responsive and individualized learning experience for struggling learners. She thoughtfully adjusts instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring meaningful progress. Lisa’s kind and nurturing approach puts students at ease and makes learning both engaging and enjoyable. She is an exceptional educator, and I recommend her without hesitation.”
    -Jen McKusick, Ed.D., Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
  • “We have had such a wonderful experience working with Lisa! We used her virtual option and Owen absolutely loved working with her and looked forward to every session. We’ve seen noticeable improvement in his spelling and reading comprehension, and even more importantly, his confidence has grown so much. She made learning engaging and fun, which created a genuine excitement for reading and writing that we hadn’t seen before. We’re so grateful for the positive impact she’s had and highly recommend her to any family looking for reading support.”
    -parent
  • “Lisa is one of the brightest and most compassionate teachers I have worked with during my 30-year career. She has an innate gift for supporting diverse learners who struggle with reading fundamentals and comprehension. Lisa makes learning engaging by addressing each child’s specific needs and presenting material that aligns with their interests. Whenever I visited her classroom, Lisa’s students were excited about their work, could clearly articulate what they were learning, and always wanted more time with “Ms. Lisa.” I wish Lisa the best as she continues her commitment to addressing the literacy needs of our youth and supporting children and families in our community.”
    -Jeri Curry, Principal
  • “My son began lessons with Miss Lisa in December of 2024 after being diagnosed with dyslexia. He struggled with class material and lacked confidence in his learning skills. Throughout the past year I have watched him flourish through his class work. He not only went from being unable to read single words to reading full paragraphs but is also confident in himself. Miss Lisa is an absolute light through her sessions. Each virtual call she answers with a smile and stays positive and patient with my son. She has a true passion for teaching and has helped my son phenomenally. We are so thankful for our lessons with Lisa!”
    -parent
  • “Lisa is an exceptional practitioner. I was fortunate to work alongside her as a fellow special educator and frequently sought out her expertise, particularly for her science-based approach to reading instruction. Lisa understands that for students who struggle, the first step toward loving reading is learning how to read successfully. I wholeheartedly recommend her as an enthusiastic, caring, and deeply knowledgeable teacher of reading.” 
    -Whitney Lynde, Special Education Coordinator
  • “We are incredibly grateful for Lisa’s work with our daughter in developing her foundational reading skills. As a Speech Pathologist, I truly appreciated Lisa’s strong understanding of the connection between oral and written language. She is highly skilled, data driven, thoughtful, and effective—an excellent educator who makes a meaningful impact on her students.”
    -parent
  • “Lisa is an exceptional literacy specialist. She possesses that rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a genuine, personable connection with her students. My clients don’t just improve their reading skills with her—they actually learn to enjoy the process. She is a true asset to any child’s educational team.” 
    -Tina Qvarnstrom, Education Advocate
  • “Lisa is exceptionally great at what she does.  I have worked in public education for over a decade and have rarely seen someone as competent as she is at implementing a structured literacy approach.  Our six year old daughter really struggled with her reading and spelling in the beginning of first grade.  After working with Lisa for one year, she is now on grade level for both reading and spelling.  I cannot recommend her services enough and she has helped our family tremendously.”
    -Katie Motta, parent
  • “Lisa is a highly skilled Structured Literacy expert with deep knowledge of research-based reading and writing instruction. She skillfully analyzes student data and designs targeted, effective reading and writing interventions to meet the individual needs of learners. Her work reflects both deep expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for students with literacy challenges. Lisa is a true leader in the field of Structured Literacy.”
    – Janet Stratton, M.Ed. Reading Specialist, President & Founder, The Reading Institute
  • “My son had a wonderful experience with Lisa! She was very engaging, kind, and also made the lessons easy for my son to follow and enjoy. My son gained confidence in his spelling skills and actually looked forward to each session! I would highly recommend her to other families.”
    -parent
  • “Mrs. Lisa demonstrates an effective approach to teaching reading and spelling, enabling students to grasp lessons quickly and improve their overall comprehension. Story building becomes a Gabe rather than another thing to do as well. She makes a world of a difference within only a couple of lessons. I even learned from her as a parent.”

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