Our Therapists
If interested in learning more about educational therapy or to get started in a program, please contact us at educationaltherapylc@gmail.com with any questions, or reach out to a therapist directly.
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Our Team
Dedicated and Experienced
Lori Horner began teaching preschoolers 29 years ago. Upon completion of her Masters of Education in 2001, Lori has invested in students and their families in varied settings. In 2006, she began home educating her two daughters, one now graduated and one in high school. Lori continues to equip parents to help their children reach their full potential. Recently, Lori has discovered the joy of using cognitive development exercises to partner with parents and students through educational therapy. Lori is excited to watch students grow their brains to overcome the hurdles of learning difficulties as they implement strategies for life-long development.
Lori provides educational services from her home office in Charles Town, WV where she resides with her husband, daughters, and her therapy-dog-in-training.
Lori’s credentials include:
K-8 M. Ed., Marymount University
B. A. in Psychology, Marymount University
NILD Certification
Equipping Minds, Certified Cognitive Therapist
Virginia Teacher’s License
Portfolio Evaluator
Woodcock Johnson IV Examiner
Julie Hughes has been educating students for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, missionary, homeschool mom, and educational therapist. She has seen many students struggle, becoming frustrated, withdrawn, or angry. Believing that there had to be a way to help these students move forward, Julie sought research-based cognitive therapies that would help develop the underlying cognitive functions needed for successful learning. She delights in seeing student’s lives transformed as they develop confidence and competence.
Julie works in her Leesburg office and via Skype.
Julie’s credentials include:
M. A. in English Linguistics, certificate to teach English as a Second Language, George Mason University
B. S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Cornell University
NILD Professionally Certified Educational Therapist
Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapist
Search and Teach Instructor
Trained Woodcock-Johnson IV Examiner
Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator – Basic Program
Robin Luckenbaugh has over 30 years of teaching experience as a preschool, elementary and homeschool teacher, a NILD-certified educational and reading therapist. She brings an exceptional understanding of students and learning strategies combined with a loving, personal engagement with the students she serves. Since becoming a certified NILD educational therapist over ten years ago, Robin is passionate about seeing her students grow in their cognitive skills along with becoming more competent and enthusiastic learners.
Robin serves her students at her in-home office located in the Aldie/South Riding area and via Skype.
Robin’s credentials include:
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, University of Richmond
Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, International Dyslexia Association
NILD, Professionally Certified Educational Therapist; Rx for Math, Rx for Reading
Barton-Trained Reading Tutor (Levels 1-3)
Phono-Graphix Certified Reading Instructor
Search and Teach Examiner and Instructor
Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator – Standard Program
Woodcock-Johnson IV and Kauffman Test of Educational Achievement III Test Administrator
Classroom teacher in both private and public-school settings since 1987
Kathryn Pugh has taught secondary English and writing for over 21 years in a variety of educational settings and has helped struggling learners in a private practice setting for 15 years. A lifelong learner, Kathryn has completed training with NILD (The National Institute for Learning Development), Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapy, and Rx for Math. She credits educational therapy with transforming students into confident independent learners with strategies and skills. Kathryn Pugh finds joy in helping students find hope and a future.
Kathryn works with students in her Leesburg office and via Skype for students around the world.
Kathryn’s credentials include:
M. Ed. with specialization in Educational Therapy, Southeastern University; B. A. in English and Education, Virginia Tech
NILD, Professionally Certified Educational Therapist; Rx for Math,
Structured Literacy – Dyslexia Specialist
Equipping Minds, Level II Certified Cognitive Therapist
Search and Teach Instructor
Phono-Graphix Training
Northern Virginia Writing Project Fellow, George Mason University
Woodcock Johnson Examiner
Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator – Standard Program
Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator – Basic Program
Secondary English Teacher, 20 years