Who We Are
Professionals in the Field of Learning Differences
Our Staff
Administrative Support
Carolyn Rankin-Boutin BA BEd OCT (She/Her)
Executive Director
Jordan Handley-Passalacqua (She/Her)
Social Engagement Coordinator.
Program Staff
Instructional Remediation
Samantha Sweet (she/her) - Hon. B.Sc., Hon. B.Ed., OCT #666228
Spec. Ed Specialist
Jessica Schiff
Next Steps Facilitator
Julie Yocom Armstrong (she/her) - Honours BA, B.Ed, OCT# 200817
Special Education Specialist
Carlie Lukasik (she/her) - BA, MSc (c)
Research Coordinator
Olivia Fong (she/her)
Social Skills Program Facilitator
Brittini Ogden (she/her) - B.Sc., B.Ed, OCT #671069
Math
Steve Staois (OCT)
Executive Functioning Program Facilitator
Orton-Gillingham Educators
Debbie Levy Stock- BA, BEd, RECE, OCT,C/O-G (she/her)
Certified Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Fran O’Donnell (they/them)
Associate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Melissa Williamson
Associate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Afshan Parvaiz, BA, Certified OG (she/her)
Certified Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Melissa Papaioannou
Associate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Derek Walker
Associate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Black Youth Diverse Learners Project
Colleen Ford
Research Coordinator
Tamera Ekpoh
Research Coordinator
Join Us Today!
We are a registered charitable organization that does not receive any government funding to support our initiatives. Your gift will help us to ensure we can continue providing our programs and services to support those who are impacted by Learning Disabilities in Halton and Hamilton.