About Ms. Kay
A Teacher Who Sees Every Child
Ms. Kay founded A Sound Foundation on a simple belief: every child can learn to read — and every child deserves a teacher who believes that too.
Certified in the Barbara Wilson Reading System
Passion Meets Expertise
Ms. Kay is a certified Barbara Wilson Reading Instructor with years of experience helping students who struggle with reading find their footing — and their confidence. Her journey into literacy education was born from a deep conviction that struggling readers are not failing; they simply haven't yet found the right approach.
The Barbara Wilson Reading System, which forms the backbone of Ms. Kay's instruction, is grounded in the science of reading — a body of research that reveals exactly how the brain learns to decode, spell, and comprehend written language. Ms. Kay brings this research to life through warm, engaging, and highly personalized lessons.
Every student who walks through Ms. Kay's door receives her full attention. There are no one-size-fits-all worksheets here — only carefully crafted lessons designed around each child's unique learning profile, pace, and strengths.
But Ms. Kay's work goes beyond reading skills. She understands that a child who struggles to read often carries a heavy emotional weight — frustration, embarrassment, and self-doubt. Building a student's self-esteem is just as important as building their phonics skills. At A Sound Foundation, both grow together.
Certified in the Barbara Wilson Reading System
The Barbara Wilson Reading System (BWRS) is a structured literacy program developed specifically for students in grades 2–12 who have not learned to read and spell with traditional methods. It is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and is recognized as one of the most effective programs for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Ms. Kay's certification represents rigorous training in this evidence-based methodology.
Beyond the Classroom
A Mom Who Understands
As a mother herself, Ms. Kay knows firsthand the joy of watching a child grow in confidence and capability. That personal perspective shapes every lesson — she approaches each student the way she would want her own children to be taught: with patience, encouragement, and genuine belief in their potential.
When she is not teaching, Ms. Kay cherishes time with her family — the same warmth and care she brings to her daughters is exactly what she brings to every child she works with.
What Ms. Kay Believes
The values that guide every lesson at A Sound Foundation.
Every Child Can Learn
Ms. Kay approaches every student with the unwavering belief that they are capable of becoming a strong, confident reader.
Individualized Attention
No two learners are the same. Every lesson is tailored to the specific needs, strengths, and learning style of each student.
Self-Esteem First
Reading skills and self-belief grow together. Ms. Kay creates a safe, encouraging space where students feel celebrated, not judged.
Science-Backed Methods
Instruction is grounded in decades of reading research — not guesswork. The Barbara Wilson Reading System is proven to work.
Ready to Meet Ms. Kay?
Schedule a free consultation and discover how A Sound Foundation can help your child build the reading skills — and the confidence — they deserve.