With over 25 years of experience in education, Barbara Wood has helped hundreds of students unlock their potential through compassionate, personalized instruction. She specializes in working with students with learning disabilities and ADHD, using proven methods to help every child build confidence and succeed.

Barbara is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach—a highly effective, structured, multisensory method for teaching reading and language skills. This evidence-based approach is at the heart of her teaching, and she has seen remarkable results in students of all abilities.

Holding both multiple subject and special education credentials, Barbara has worked across grade levels as a general education teacher, reading teacher, and educational specialist. Her nurturing, engaging teaching style is grounded in deep expertise and a genuine commitment to each student’s success.

As a parent of a child with dyslexia and ADHD, Barbara brings a profoundly personal understanding to her work. She knows firsthand the challenges families face and the transformative impact of the proper support. This perspective fuels her passion and empathy, guiding her mission to help every child thrive.

Barbara’s mission is simple: to unlock the joy of reading and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning in every child she teaches.