Montgomery Branch
Hunter Oswalt, Managing Director
A native of Montgomery, Hunter Oswalt has over 15 years of teaching experience. She is a certified Class A Reading Specialist, PK-12. Hunter received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Arts in Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from the University of Alabama. She has earned several additional certifications in the field of dyslexia including: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) from the Academic Language Therapy Association and Dyslexia Therapist from the International Dyslexia Association. Additional training includes a 60 hour graduate level course in the identification of dyslexia. Hunter’s favorite thing about working at Read Write is helping parents understand their children better and create a plan for academic intervention and success in life!
Andrea Spillman, Educational Consultant
Andrea is a speech-language pathologist and has a passion for teaching reading and writing skills. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Science degree from Portland State University, both in speech-language pathology. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training and the Unexpected Underachievement course from Neuhaus Education Center, as well as numerous other continuing education courses about assessing and treating dyslexia and written language skills. Andrea has provided one-on-one therapy for kids who struggle with reading, spelling, and writing for over 7 years. She also developed and maintained a literacy program at a private practice in Colorado. Andrea recently relocated to the Montgomery area. She enjoys hiking with her husband and is excited to explore what Alabama has to offer.
Jennifer Butler
Jennifer is a teacher with 8+ years of experience. She has taught K3, K4, Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and college courses. She is passionate about reading and helping children pursue that passion. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training and extensive reading about ADHD an dyslexia. She has personal experience assisting her children with reading struggles. Her most recent experience teaching is at Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy teaching 3rd grade. She is now part of the kindergarten team at Montgomery Christian School.
Kim Creel
Kim is a special education teacher with 20+ years of experience. She has been part of Read write since 2022. She recently retired from Pike Road Schools. She has experience implementing dyslexia specific intervention curriculums. Her training includes Language! and Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Kim loves working with students one-on-one at Read Write! Outside of work, Kim loves spending time with her grandchildren.
Jennifer Graham
Jennifer has been an educator for over 13 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Auburn University in Montgomery. She has taught pre-K 4, 2nd and 3rd grade. Jennifer is trained in Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. She has a passion for teaching students to excel in reading and is excited to teach one-on-one at Read-Write! She has a love for children and has been the preschool director at her church for over 22 years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her children and 2 grandchildren.
Michele Hough
Michele has taught over 15 years in classical education. She is passionate about helping children to become lifelong learners. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She looks forward to serving students at Read Write Montgomery. Michele and her husband, Judd, have 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.
Mallie Kilpatrick
Mallie serves as Read Write’s instructor in Greenville, Alabama. She has 12 years of experience in elementary education. She has taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade at Eclectic Elementary and 3rd grade at Greenville Elementary. She graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Elementary Education, and she is currently pursuing her Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) certification. Her training includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Mallie enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Tricia Strout
Tricia Strout earned a degree in education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1991. She holds a lifetime Texas Educator Certificate in secondary biology and secondary science. She continued her professional development by earning a graduate certificate in dyslexia education from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida in 2021. She is a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the Learning Disabilities Association of America. She recently attended the Alabama branch of the International Dyslexia Association’s annual conference. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Her favorite pastimes include reading and making crafts. She and her husband, Doug, have one daughter. They moved to Montgomery over 20 years ago for his job as a professor at Alabama State University. Tricia saw the impact of academic therapy on her neurodivergent daughter, and she looks forward to helping Read Write students achieve the same positive outcomes!
Lauren Norris
Lauren has 6+ years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential in the classroom. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University. Her training includes Orton-Gillingham at Classroom Educator and Associate Level. She has also completed the Barton Reading & Spelling System and Tutor Training. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Lauren has personal experience supporting her daughter with dyslexia and has seen first hand how specialized reading therapy helps. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters, especially at Lake Martin and the beach.
Debra Stauffer
Debra has been a professional educator for over 25 years. She graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She earned a Master of Education degree in Library Media at Alabama State University in 2000. Her training includes Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) training and Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She taught Kindergarten and First Grade classes in Autauga County, and provided reading intervention classes and remedial instruction to struggling students as a Library Media Specialist. She recently retired from Martin Middle School in Dallas County and is excited to share her love for reading and learning with students at Read Write. She also enjoys baking homemade bread and spending time with her grandchildren.
Melodie Trammel
Melodie has been a professional educator for almost 10 years. Melodie graduated from South University in Montgomery, Alabama. She is currently working on an additional degree in Behavioral Science. She has taught a wide range of disciplines on a post–secondary level. Melodie has tutored and helped many students achieve their academic goals. Her training includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. While not at Read Write, Melodie also works in public services. She assists with fundraising to help cancer patient receive treatment medications. In her free time she loves to read, any kind of crafting, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities.
