Laura Benson, our onsite Barton Reading tutor, used the Barton program with the Colorado Springs company Essentials to Success, during which time she tutored children ages 7-12. She has since earned her BA in English and is working towards certification with Barton. She is available to teach students of all ages. She is the mother of a dyslexic child who has experienced both homeschool and public school, and she is a continuing advocate for literacy for all.