Academics

Learning Resources

The Learning Resources Department provides extra support for students who are experiencing difficulty with the academic program and teaches long-term strategies that all students can use to thrive as independent learners. Shady Hill makes every reasonable attempt to meet the needs of all students it enrolls, including students with learning differences. 

WHAT TYPE OF SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

Support for teachers: 
  • Summarize neuropsychological testing documents
  • Consult on classroom instruction and in-class assessments
  • Offer in classroom observations and push-in support
  • Oversee and ensure academic accommodations
  • Coordinate standardized assessments, including data collection and analysis

Support for students: 
  • Provide extra support for those experiencing difficulty with the academic program
  • Coach organizational, executive function, and study skills in Middle School
  • Arrange one-on-one tutoring at an additional cost (financial aid may apply)
  • Facilitate targeted, skills-based small groups
  • Offer Middle School homework support during study hall in the Learning Lab

Support for families: 
  • Ensure continuity of academic support
  • Field and answer questions
  • Recommend and coordinate external evaluations

OUR TEAM

List of 24 members.

  • Photo of Abby Brown

    Abby Brown 

    Middle School Director of Learning Resources
  • Photo of Louis Caldarella

    Louis Caldarella 

    Grade IV Learning Specialist
  • Photo of Laura Canina

    Laura Canina 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Maura Clarke

    Maura Clarke 

    Part-Time Drama Teacher
  • Photo of Carole Cutler-Rubin

    Carole Cutler-Rubin 

    Grade I Literacy Specialist and Tutor
  • Photo of Sarah Dutra

    Sarah Dutra 

    Tutor & Substitute Teacher
  • Photo of Madeline Edwards

    Madeline Edwards 

    Tutor
  • Beth Greene 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Kate Hest

    Kate Hest 

    Grade II Reading Specialist & Tutor
  • Photo of Elizabeth Hetzler

    Elizabeth Hetzler 

    Tutor
  • Jennifer Huber 

    LS Director of Learning Resources
  • Laura Jarbeau 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Betsy Leahy

    Betsy Leahy 

    Curriculum Advisor & Tutor
  • Photo of Margot Lewis

    Margot Lewis 

    Middle School ELA Learning Specialist
  • Brittany Lopez 

    MS Learning Specialist (Grade V)
  • Photo of Amanda Marinell

    Amanda Marinell 

    Grade III Literacy Specialist & Tutor
  • Photo of Deborah Niles

    Deborah Niles 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Kerry O'Connell-Vale

    Kerry O'Connell-Vale 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Marya Outterson

    Marya Outterson 

    Kindergarten Literacy Specialist & Tutor
  • Photo of Kate Radlauer

    Kate Radlauer 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Christine Scanlon

    Christine Scanlon 

    Tutor
  • Photo of Karen Shakman

    Karen Shakman 

    English Enrichment Teacher and Librarian
  • Photo of Danny Turken

    Danny Turken 

    Tutor
  • Katie Zindars 

    MS Learning Specialist (Grade VI)
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