Sue Fino – Owner/Director of Learning Styles.  Early in her career Sue was a classroom teacher and taught various grade levels in several states and in England.  She has earned a Masters degree in Supervision and a C.A.G.S. in Moderate Special needs.  In 1986 Sue left the public school system and opened Learning Styles.  Originally located at Liberty Medical Arts Building in Springfield, Learning Styles  moved to 34 Shaker Road in East Longmeadow in 2004; in October 2009, the Learning Styles office relocated to 280 North Main Street, East Longmeadow. 

 

As Director of Learning Styles, Sue oversees all aspects of Learning Styles services but she especially enjoys maintaining contact with tutors to discuss student challenge areas and related learning strategies.  

 

Once a hesitant and fearful snowboarder, with persistence, good strategies and plenty of positive reinforcement Sue  is now an avid ‘boarder.’  Her educational philosophy and experiences prepared her to try  a sport that was not easy for her to acquire!   The snowboarding experience has further enhanced her understanding of a student’s difficulties in overcoming challenge areas.  To email Sue directly click on this link:  sfino@e-learningstyles.com

Karen McCarty --  Assistant Director.  Karen handles a host of important tasks in the Learning Styles office but is especially involved in establishing and maintaining contact with parents, tutors and school personnel.  Hiring of tutors, scheduling of sessions and other related tutor logistics also take up a major portion of her day. She has a degree in Education, and has enjoyed working in management positions for various educational settings over the last 25 years. Karen's hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30-5. To email Karen directly click on this link:  kmccarty@elearningstyles.com.  

Jill Bombardier— Program Coordinator.  Jill works in the front office and also tutors for Learning Styles.  She is a certified teacher who graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Psychology and Elementary Education.  She is currently working on her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Western New England College.  Her personal interests include spending time with her family and friends, watching reality television, and anything Twilight related.  To email Jill directly click on this link:  info@e-learningstyles.com



Katie Peverley -- Data Specialist and Front Desk.  Katie is in charge of distributing, collecting, and scoring student assessments.  She also assists with a variety of day-to-day office tasks.  Katie has earned a degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is an experienced counselor and certified motivational interviewer.  Katie's personal interests include art, reality television, and shopping.  To e-mail Katie directly click on this link:  kpeverley@e-learningstyles.com

Valerie Fritz -- is a tutor and office assistant at Learning Styles.  She worked in Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District for ten years, teaching second and third grades. She earned a Master's degree in Special Education at American International College.  Valerie is pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies to become a Reading Specialist. She currently stays at home with her two small children who keep her very busy!  She enjoys the outdoors, scrap-booking and reading.  To e-mail Valerie directly click on this link:  vfritz@e-learningstyles.com