Literacy Support

Andrea Caldwell - Literacy Specialist

acaldwell@bfacademy.org

Andrea Caldwell graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies. She received her Teaching License from Metropolitan State College.   Andrea taught Kindergarten in Cherry Creek Schools for 6 years and worked with children individually to become more successful readers and writers.  She has tutored children outside of school and loves to see the growth that comes from extra support.  She has been been married to for 15 years and she has 3 beautiful children.  Andrea loves to be with her family, run, attend church, read, shop, travel and spend time with friends.  

Carolyn Dutton - Literacy Specialist

cdutton@bfacademy.org

Carolyn graduated from Southwest Texas State University to teach special education in 1990.  In '92 she was accepted into the Dyslexia Therapist Training Program at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.  During this two-year intensive training program she became passionate about literacy and helping all children achieve their highest potential as readers, students and ultimately, thriving citizens.

In 1994, she became a Certified Academic Language Therapist and moved to Denver. She obtained her Master's Degree in Education from Regis University, Denver and for 15 years enjoyed a wide variety of challenges and experiences as a Learning Specialist at The Children's Hospital.  She worked with The Dyslexia Center as a therapist and volunteer for the past two years.  She is currently studying to earn her certificate as a Qualified Instructor of teachers who wish to work with children exhibiting difficulties in acquiring literacy skills.

Sarah Harrell - Literacy Specialist

sharrell@bfacademy.org

Sarah Harrell graduated from the University of Colorado.  After working with kids of all ages for several years in group homes and charter schools she become a Certified Academic Language Practitioner.  She is currently working on moving up to the therapist level.  Sarah received my Literacy Intervention Specialist certificate from The Dyslexia Center at Penrose-St. Francis in July 2010.  She's been married for 13 years and has two great boys.  As a family they love to ride bikes, go to the movies, play board games, snowboard, and travel.  Sarah loves to read.