DID YOU KNOW?

That our tutors are specially trained to teach reading and spelling?

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About Us


Kim Stuckey received her Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Education-Counseling from the University of Missouri. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and has worked with both children and adults in the field of behavioral health.

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  • She became interested in dyslexia when her eldest son began to struggle with reading, writing and spelling. After reading the book, “Overcoming Dyslexia” by Sally Shaywitz, Kim was convinced that both her son and husband were dyslexic.
  • In 2005, Kim attended a graduate-level course offered through the University of San Diego that focused on Dyslexia assessment and remediation. She also tutors using the Barton Reading & Spelling System. She is available for informational talks, professional development and presentations. In her free time, Kim enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and 3 children.

What’s in a name?


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Children with learning differences/dyslexia often don’t fit into traditional classrooms methods and feel discouraged, even stupid.

Being misunderstood begins to take a toll on their self-confidence and their motivation They may feel like round pegs trying to fit into square holes. Purple is the color associated with characteristics such as ambition, dignity and wisdom.

We strive to build better readers and spellers in a way the preserves and improves those characteristics.