Pensacola Branch
Hunter Oswalt, Managing Director
Hunter has worked with Read Write since 2011. She has over a decade of experience teaching and evaluating children with dyslexia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and her master’s degree in the reading specialist program from the University of Alabama. She is a certified reading specialist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT). Additionally, she has earned credentials in the field of dyslexia including Dyslexia Therapist from International Dyslexia Association and Certified Barton Tutor from Barton Reading and Spelling System. Hunter loves seeing children grow in their confidence! She loves living on the Gulf Coast and enjoying the water with her husband and 3 children.
Kelly Fountain, Educational Consultant
A gulf coast girl for almost 20 years, Kelly started her career in Mobile as a licensed psychological technician providing psychological testing and psychotherapy in her thriving private practice. Not only does Kelly have over 10 years of testing experience, she is also a mom to a dyslexic kiddo. She lives in Pensacola with her husband, three daughters, and golden retriever. She has a love of reading, running, and painting and is so excited to join the Read Write team!
Lacy McShane, Instructional & Operations Lead
Lacy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Birmingham Southern College. She has been a professional educator for 20 years. For the last 4 years, she has held reading interventionist positions in Santa Rosa and Escambia County schools. Lacy also has experience as an Educational Consultant working to support homeschool students and families. Lacy’s training includes Barton Reading and Spelling Tutor Training and Neuhaus Education Center’s Unexpected Underachievement course. In her spare time, Lacy enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the beach.
Leslie Holden
Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has been a professional educator for 29 years with experience has both a classroom teacher and interventionist. She has experience teaching dyslexia specific curriculums including SPIRE and Project Read. Her training also includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System tutor training. Leslie has dedicated her career to empowering students to overcome challenges and excel. Specializing in dyslexia support, she has worked tirelessly to unlock the reading potential of dyslexic learners, employing tailored strategies and compassionate guidance. A recent transplant to Florida from Louisiana, Leslie is excited to be part of the Read Write team in Pensacola!
Melissa Keyser
Melissa received her B.A. in English from the University of Florida. She has 8 years of teaching experience and has taught at both the elementary and middle school level. After one of her own children was diagnosed with dyslexia, Melissa became interested in dyslexia therapy and explicit reading instruction. Melissa was inspired to seek out Orton Gillingham training through the Orton Gillingham Academy. Her training also includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She has a heart for students and is passionate about education and empowering students to reach their full potential. She lives in Milton with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. In her free time, she loves reading, spending time with her family, going to the beach, and cheering on her kids at their many sporting events. Melissa is thrilled to be part of the Read Write team!
Caron Majors
Caron is a retired English Language Arts teacher with 42 years of experience in the classroom. Her experience includes assignments in public and independent schools in Baldwin County, Alabama and most recently Episcopal Day School in Pensacola, Florida. She attended the University of Alabama and the University of West Florida, earning a BA in English. When a family member was diagnosed with a reading difference, she became interested in dyslexia. As an instructor of older students, she encountered adolescents challenged by decoding and comprehension. With a commitment to facilitating literacy, she received training in the Barton Reading and Spelling System in order to tutor struggling youngsters and students of all ages. Caron is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 1. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, friends, and family. One of her prized possessions is a crimson porch swing built by her husband. Roll Tide!
