Meet Our Team

Trained, compassionate educators who believe every child can learn.

Our team combines specialized training with patience, creativity, and a strengths-based approach.

Leadership

Meet the heart behind RightMinds.

Bethany Kulig and Christa Lawson bring professional training, parent perspective, and a deep commitment to Structured Literacy instruction. Read their full stories below.

Nationally Recognized Training & Credentials

Our team is trained in evidence-based Structured Literacy approaches.

RightMinds educators have completed training through nationally recognized programs accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), including the Orton-Gillingham Academy, the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), and Cox Campus/Atlanta Speech School. Our team also includes a Wilson Certified Dyslexia Practitioner.

Bethany Kulig

B.S. Communication Disorders • OGA Classroom Educator & Associate-Level Training (A/OGA)

Founder & Owner

A/OGAStructured LiteracyNeurodiversity CoachingChoice Navigator

Bethany founded RightMinds to bring evidence-based Structured Literacy and Multisensory Math instruction to families across the Space Coast.

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Christa Lawson

OGA Classroom Educator & Associate-Level Training (A/OGA)

Structured Literacy Tutor

A/OGAStructured LiteracyLiteracy InterventionParent Perspective

Christa brings both professional training and the perspective of a parent whose own child flourished through Orton-Gillingham instruction.

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Melissa Nelson

B.A. English • OGA Classroom Educator Training (OGCE)

Structured Literacy Tutor & Surf Instructor

OGCEPublished AuthorStructured LiteracySeas the Day

Melissa uplifts and empowers students as they grow into confident, capable readers.

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Beth Gallo

B.S. Special Education • IMSE Orton-Gillingham+ & Morphology

Special Education & Structured Literacy Tutor

IMSE OG+MorphologySpecial EducationWriting

Beth brings special education experience, IMSE training, and a passion for helping students with diverse learning needs.

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Lori Scaglione

M.Ed. Early Childhood Education • IMSE Orton-Gillingham

Structured Literacy Tutor

IMSE OGM.Ed.ESEReading Endorsement

Lori brings 20 years of teaching experience and a heart for helping students feel safe, supported, and capable.

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Bianca Bonessi

B.A. Early Childhood Education • Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher (SLCT)

Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher (SLCT)

SLCTCox Campus PreK-5Early LiteracyEarly Childhood

Bianca brings early childhood expertise and IDA-accredited Structured Literacy PreK-5 training through Cox Campus.

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Noemi Ramirez

M.S. Psychology • Wilson Certified Dyslexia Practitioner

Virtual Structured Literacy Tutor

Wilson CertifiedSchool PsychologyVirtual TutoringStructured Literacy

Noemi supports students through Wilson instruction, structured literacy, and a deep understanding of academic and social development.

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Lindsay Neuber

M.Ed. Reading • IDA-Accredited IMSE Orton-Gillingham

Structured Literacy Tutor

M.Ed. ReadingIMSE OGYear-Long PracticumStructured Literacy

Lindsay brings 23 years of primary classroom teaching experience and a deep passion for helping young children become confident readers.

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Alaina Kissinger

B.S. Education • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction • M.Ed. Design & Technology

Virtual Structured Literacy Tutor

Virtual Tutor108 Hours OG TrainingIntervention SpecialistLicensed Teacher

Alaina is an experienced intervention specialist and virtual tutor with 108 hours of Orton-Gillingham training and implementation.

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Jeffrey King

M.S. Special Education • Level 1 Structured Literacy

Structured Literacy Tutor

M.S. Special EducationLevel 1 Structured LiteracyAll AgesConfidence Building

Jeffrey brings special education expertise and a patient, positive approach to explicit reading instruction.

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