Jamie Ferrara

Jamie has spent most of her life working with children. From an early age, she knew that is was what she wanted to do. She babysat and worked in daycare before attending Northern Arizona University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2004. Once she graduated, she taught Kindergarten for four years. She became a stay at home mom when her son was born. Once he reached school age, she decided to educate him at home so he could progress at his pace. She had her second child, a girl, who is now also schooled at home. Jamie has been teaching at home for 9 years now, and enjoys the challenge and flexibility it brings. She has learned several different methods of teaching and learning styles and understands how to adapt these styles to an individual child. It is rewarding to watch her children gain confidence academically and embrace their own love of learning. Jamie is also actively involved in the kids ministry at her church. Her goal is to make each child feel special and succeed.

Laurie Stolarz

Laurie is a certified tutor in Orton Gillingham. She received her certification from the Dyslexia Training Institute in San Diego, CA. She primarily uses the Barton Reading and Spelling System for her sessions, and also has experience with Lindamood-Bell’s Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing. Laurie has been tutoring those with language-based differences for a public school district for seven years, and teaching writing, reading, and language for more than twenty. She holds a Master’s Degree from Emerson College in Boston.

Pauline Gray

Pauline is proud to have been a teacher since 1996. She lives and works in Chandler with her two young adult daughters and several pets. She likes spending time with her family and friends, reading, swimming, and watching Hallmark movies!

Pauline has been a librarian at Hancock Elementary since the school opened in 2004. Before that, she taught 4th grade for 8 years. She has always loved children and books, so being a librarian educator has been the perfect job for her. She currently teaches library classes to grades K-6, along with several small reading groups each day. She also teaches enrichment and remediation classes through the district Community Education Department. Pauline received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Master’s Degree in Education from Arizona State University, as well as a librarian endorsement. She is proud to be an ASU graduate!

Pauline believes that when you open a book, you embark on an adventure. It is her goal to instill a love of reading to all students, and to help them succeed as readers.

Rachel Noggle

Rachel is a wife, mom to 5, educator and coach. She has a degree in education and after becoming a mom, she put it to good use homeschooling her kids since 2012. It was not smooth sailing, however, as her oldest child was floundering through school. After years of struggle with him, he finally got a diagnosis of dyslexia in 4th grade. Looking for help for this specific challenge was confusing. Fortunately, she discovered the Barton System and it has helped with her son’s confidence tremendously. Her youngest is also using the program, and thriving with the help. She now understands that she CAN read. Helping children learn how to succeed even with the “super power” of dyslexia, as she calls it, is an amazing experience.

Martha Basurto

Martha is originally from CA and moved to AZ in 2014.  Prior to moving to AZ, she worked for the City of Glendale in CA as the Benefits Manager for over 15 years, and holds a BS in Business Management.  Her intention to move to AZ was to be a stay at home mom, but that only lasted 3 months.  She returned to school and obtained her MA in Special Education.  She currently teaches in the Florence Unified School District and has been there for the last 6 years as a Special Education Teacher.  

Martha lives in Queen Creek with her husband, two adult daughters (both are 25 years old - blended family) and her son (age 12).  As a parent of two children with Dyslexia, she’s a huge advocate for students who need special services in working through their learning difficulties.  She discovered the Barton Program with her older daughter who is now 25 years old, and knows the struggles a parent goes through to get the help for their child.  Martha was blessed to find her daughter’s tutor when she was 10 years old, and she personally saw the growth and benefits of the program.  When the opportunity came for her to be part of Project 1 in 5, she was excited to be part of the organization.

Deanna Glener

Deanna is originally from Pennsylvania. She has lived in this beautiful Arizona desert for over 18 years, and she loves it! She and her husband Rich have two sons. Their 19 year old, Ryan, is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines and is stationed in Hawaii. Their other son, Brayden, is 14 and is their “go to” whenever they have computer or tech-related problems. He can diagnose/fix anything! Deanna also has a 12 year old pug, Russell, and a 5 year old bearded dragon named Sol. The beach is her family’s favorite place.

Professionally, Deanna started out in the corporate setting before finding her passion in education. She has been in the education world since 2008. She started out with subbing, and then moved into the special education field in 2011. She has worked with students in K-12 that have varying physical and learning differences. She is currently working with kids in Grades 1-3 online, providing math and reading interventions.