Baldwin County Location
Hunter Oswalt
Director, Baldwin County
Hunter Oswalt has over 15 years of teaching experience and is a certified Class A Reading Specialist, PK-12. Hunter received a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Arts in Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from the University of Alabama. She has earned several additional certifications in the field of dyslexia including: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) from the Academic Language Therapy Association and Dyslexia Therapist from the International Dyslexia Association. Additional training includes a 60 hour graduate level course in the identification of dyslexia.
Before Read Write, Hunter taught middle school social studies and English. She also served as a Literacy Specialist with Teach for America in Houston, TX. She is a former member of the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association’s board of directors.
Hunter’s favorite thing about working at Read Write is helping parents understand their children better and create a plan for academic intervention and success in life!
Sue Bender
Sue has over 25 years of experience as a special education teacher. She has worked in Baldwin County Public Schools since 2006. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's of education in special education. She has experience teaching reading and math to students with learning disabilities. Her training includes Scholastic Next Steps Guided Reading and Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. Sue loves to help Read Write students develop confidence! Sue has a high school age daughter and loves to read and travel.
Briana Buttarazi
Briana has 6 years of experience in elementary education. Along with working at Read Write, Briana currently serves as a 2nd grade teacher. She graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelors in Communication degree. After graduation, Briana continued her education at the University of West Florida and received a teaching certificate through the Teacher Ready Program. She has a passion for helping all students reach their full potential. She enjoys encouraging students to overcome learning challenges. In her free time, Briana likes to spend time with friends, family and her big goofy Labrador Retriever, Murphy.
Laurie Browning
Laurie has worked in education for over 20 years. She has served in both schools, university, and clinical settings. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi and her master's degree from Mississippi College. She was a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi. Laurie's experience includes teaching students with learning disabilities using specialized curriculums aimed at improving the sensory-cognitive processes necessary for reading and comprehension. Her training includes Barton Reading & Spelling Tutor Training and Recipe for Reading. In her spare time, Laurie enjoys riding horses. She is married and has an adult son and step-daughter.
Leigh Clark
Leigh is originally from Tallassee, Alabama and lives in Loxley, Alabama. Leigh taught in the Tallassee City Schools for 14 years and in Baldwin County Public Schools for 16 years. She is a certified teacher in grades 1-6. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Livingston University and a Masters in Elementary Education from Auburn University in Montgomery. Leigh is trained in S.P.I.R.E., Sounds Sensible, and Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. She has a son named Mason that attends Coastal College. Leigh enjoys riding horses, reading, boating and time spent with family and friends. She especially loves living close to the beach. Leigh loves teaching students to read and wants to make a difference in their lives. Leigh says, "Promoting positive self esteem and building on even the smallest success can be life changing for a child."
Peggy Close
Peggy has 28 years of experience teaching children in from pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade. She received a Bachelors of Science degree from Troy State University in Elementary Education. She has attended various reading workshops over the years. She has completed the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Peggy recently relocated to Daphne from Montgomery, Alabama to be closer to 2 of her 3 children and her grandson. Peggy enjoyed teaching 5 year old Sunday School for over 30 years while living in Montgomery. In addition to her love of teaching, Peggy enjoys exercising, boating, playing tennis, and reading.
Brandi Corbett
Brandi worked as an instructor in Baldwin County for over 25 years. She earned her master's degree in early childhood education from Springhill College. For the past 12 years, she has been a Kindergarten teacher. She was twice recognized as a local Teacher of the Year. She has been trained by The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI). Her training also includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. In her spare time, she loves being with family on the water.
Brittany Crawford
Brittany has 7 years of experience in elementary education. She she has taught 1st and 2nd grade in both private and public schools. She graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in elementary education with a reading certification. Brittany's training includes LETRS certification, Phonics First Level 1, and the Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. Outside of teaching, she loves spending time with her family. Life is busy and fun with a 2 and 4 year old!
Lyn Davison
Lyn Davison has over 30 years of teaching experience. Before joining the Read Write team, she taught third grade at Foley Elementary, second grade at J. Larry Newton School, and first grade at Fairhope K-1 Center. Lyn received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Livingston University in 1985 and a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Alabama in 1988. She has Class A Early Childhood Education certification and her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling Systems Tutor Training, Neuhaus Written Expression, Neuhaus Reading Readiness and Neuhaus Multisensory Grammar. She has attended the International Dyslexia Association Conference and the Handwriting Without Tears K-5 Handwriting Workshop. A life time resident of the Eastern Shore,Lyn loves living in Fairhope where she raises chickens and goats in her spare time!
Qyuston Eubanks
Qyuston is a certified teacher in the area of Collaborative Special Education for grades K-12th grade. She earned a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University where she was on the Dean's Honor List. She has been working in education since 2017 and is currently a special education Project REACH teacher for Baldwin County Public Schools. She has completed trainings on dyslexia and the science of reading, in addition to Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Qyuston loves working with students one on one and helping them learn to read! She enjoys Mexican food, traveling, and spending time with her 9 year old daughter.
Terri Frank
Terri Frank is a professional educator with almost 20 years of experience in the field. She holds Master's Degrees in Education in both Library Media and Curriculum Instruction in Reading. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and eMINTs certified. Terri is a former Teacher of the Year at J. Larry Newton Elementary in Fairhope, Alabama and Baldwin County Reading Teacher of the Year. Terri has attended seminars on dyslexia and her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Terri loves teaching reading and relishes matching kids with books they will love. She loves spending time camping, boating, and fishing with her husband of 30 years, two children, and two very spoiled labradors.
Mary Fuller
Mary Fuller has over 34 years of experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Prior to joining the Read Write team in 2014, she worked for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta where she was a member of the administrative team. She attended the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where she received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in Speech and Language Pathology. Mary holds Georgia Educator Certificates for S-5 Speech and Language Pathology and S-5 Teacher Support Specialist. She attended the Spotlight on Dyslexia Virtual Conference in 2015, the International Dyslexia Association Conference in 2016, and the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Conference in 2018. Mary is a Certified Barton Tutor. She considers her professional specialty to be her knowledge of domains of language:“Understanding language components of reading skills and try to incorporate some of those into daily lessons, even in the smallest way.”
Linda Grant
Originally from Illinois, Linda has called Daphne, Alabama home for many years. She earned both her bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of South Alabama. She has taught middle school English Language Arts since 2008, and her speciality is writing composition instruction. She has experience supporting students with learning disabilities with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. Linda loves to read, enjoys the theatre, and takes every opportunity to travel.
Elizabeth Ladd
Elizabeth Ladd has 7 years teaching experience in special education and elementary education. Before joining Read Write, she was a special education resource teacher in Satsuma, AL for one year and taught Kindergarten for the past 6 years in Spanish Fort, AL. Elizabeth received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in the MAP Program (Multiple Abilities Program) from The University of Alabama. Elizabeth had completed training in the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training Program. She loves meeting the needs of every student she teaches. Elizabeth loves spending time with her family, boating, and traveling.
Sharon Lee
Sharon has 30 years of teaching experience in Blount, Mobile, and Jefferson Counties in Alabama. She has taught everything from 1st grade to 7th grade science. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University and Master of Arts in Education degree from the University of Alabama. Sharon's training includes Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training and the Shelton School's Dyslexia & Related Disorders course. She has 2 adult sons who live in North Alabama. Sharon is active in her church, participating in the women's ministry, Sunday school and Bible study. She enjoys entertaining in her home, participating in a neighborhood Bible study, gardening, reading, and participating in exercise classes at Thomas Wellness Center.
Lee Ann McEwan
Lee Ann is a veteran educator with 13 years of experience. She currently teaches 4th grade. Lee Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Child Development from California State University. She holds a Master Level Teacher Certification from the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). In 2017, her school honored her by naming her Teacher of the Year. Her training includes the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She is a mother of 3 who enjoys spending time at the beach and pool and loving on her 2 dogs.
Cynthia Munger
Cynthia is a retired elementary school teacher. She taught in Mobile and Loxley, Alabama for over 20 years. She earned a Master's in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Alabama. She is a certified teacher for grades pre K-3rd. Cynthia's training includes 3 years of Reading Cadres training from Scholastic and Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. Reading is her favorite thing to teach! Cynthia says, "I believe reading is the key to a meaningful education and education is the key to a meaningful life." She and her husband, Roy, were foster parents for 5 years. She has 7 grandchildren and just loves kids!
Lynn Miller
Lynn is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, and recently retired from Baldwin County Public Schools. Lynn is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), the highest certification in the field of dyslexia. She is also an experienced special educator who has worked as a resource teacher, speech language teacher, and IEP Chairperson. Lynn has extensive training in the remediation of dyslexia and learning disabilities including MSLE and the Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Lynn working with students on their reading at Read Write!
Jennifer Nowell
Jennifer is a 1999 graduate of University of Alabama Birmingham, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 23 years in both geriatrics and pediatrics. She has spent the last 5 years working in the school system with a concentration on fine motor skills and visual motor skills for handwriting and executive functioning skills. Jennifer loves working with all students but has a special interest in learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. Her training includes Barton Reading and Spelling System Tutor Training. She is the mom of 2 boys and 1 girl between the ages of 13 and 20. She also has 3 dogs and a cat. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading books, and walking the local pier.
Kellye Sanders
Kellye is a graduate of Auburn University where she earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She served as a 1st grade teacher for over 15 years. In addition, she worked as a lead teacher in preschool setting. Kellye is passionate about reading instruction. She attended the Through the Lens of the Dyslexic Learner workshop in Birmingham, Alabama. Her training includes Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. In her spare time, Kellye enjoys cheering on Auburn tigers and visiting family.
Sarah Seitz
Sarah has over 35 years of teaching experience. She earned both a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Art in Adolescent Reading. Before joining the Read Write, she taught kindergarten at Conecuh County Junior High, Delta Elementary, and J. Larry Newton School. Sarah is the 2010 Elementary Teacher of the Year for Baldwin County Public Schools. After retiring from Baldwin County Public Schools, she opened an Alabama First Class Pre-K at the Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Club. She currently works as a K – 6 reading intervention teacher at Fairhope West. Sarah loves teaching children to read and finds joy in knowing that she plays a small part in their journey toward becoming better readers. She and her husband, David, enjoy traveling and visiting their adult son as often as possible. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys reading, playing the piano, sewing, canning, and raising chickens.
Marty Stringer
Marty has over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher and administrator. She earned her B.A. from The University of Mobile, her M.A. from the University of Alabama, and her Educational Leadership Certification from the University of South Alabama. She loves working with students at Read Write. She started with Read Write in 2017 but took a break for a few years to serve as an Assistant Principal in Baldwin County Public Schools. After retirement, she has come back to Read Write and loves to see the joy and pride in her students when they see their progress! Marty loves a good book, sunsets on Mobile Bay, the white beaches of the Gulf coast, and traveling anywhere with her husband, Joe. Marty and Joe have 2 grown children, and the best yellow lab, Lily Jane. When they aren’t on the beach, they are traveling to see their children pursue their dreams.
Magaline Marshall
Magaline has over 40 years of experience in education. She has taught 2nd and 4th grades and worked in administration of federal programs. She has held many leadership roles including serving on statewide advisory committees. She also has extensive experience as a one-on-one tutor, helping students master content and build self-confidence. Magaline is a graduate of Alabama State University where she earned both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in elementary education. Her training includes the Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training. Magaline believes education was her calling because she loves working with children and believes all children can learn. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren and volunteering in her community and church.
Kandy Whitfield
Kandy is a former reading coach and teacher with experience in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade. She has taught in both public and private schools. She graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Kandy’s training includes Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutor Training and Neuhaus Education Center’s Reading Readiness course. She has a daughter, son-in-law, and three wonderful grandchildren in Orange Beach and a son in Tampa. Kandy loves to ride around in the boat with her family. She has enjoyed working with students at the Read-Write: The Learning Center since 2019.
