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Version 1 With over four decades of experience in education, Amy has taught, mentored, and shaped the educational journey of students of all ages. Amy earned a BS in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University, and in 1984, began her career teaching 1st grade, married her husband Vern not long after and transitioned into teaching Special Education at Joaquin Elementary School. Amy took some time to focus on homeschooling her children, she returned to public education in 2009, later becoming an educational consultant and mentor for homeschool families. Later she came to work at Lumen, taking many roles until she became the Principal and Director of Special Education at Lumen Scholar Institute, overseeing K-8 education and helping to shape the school's curriculum and educational vision. In 2025, Amy launched 3D Reading and Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable educational support to students who struggle with reading and learning challenges. This program combines decades of research and experience to help students connect their brain and body to unlock their full potential in the classroom. With a lifetime of experience and an unwavering belief in every student's ability to succeed, Amy says, “I am more committed than ever to making learning accessible and enjoyable for all children.”

OUR TEAM

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Alyssa Bauer

Assistant Director & Teacher

From teaching middle school English to 2nd and 3rd grade to a reading interventionist, Alyssa loves empowering children with the gift of words. With over a 14+ years of teaching experience, she is a licensed teacher with double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development from Utah State University with a minor in ESL. Alyssa regularly works with students with dyslexia, dysmorphia, reading disabilities, and learning challenges and finds joy in helping them build their skills and confidence. She lives in the mountains with her husband and her (constantly sleepy) dog Chip.

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Email: alyssa@3d-learning.net

Phone/text: 801-203-0012

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Krystal Skeen

Communications & Creative Specialist, Teacher

Krystal has a passion for reading, writing and teaching and has made it her career--despite being dyslexic, slow to speak and slow to read as a child. She was educated at BYU where she began tutoring math and science in low-income schools. Krystal has been working in education for almost a decade, working for million-dollar companies with content creation as well as writing curriculum that  blend cognitive skills, children's stories, and teaching techniques to help children become their best selves.  She lives near Salt Lake with her husband and too many plants.

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Email: krystal@3d-learning.net

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Allie Nguyen

Recreational Therapist & Teacher

Allie graduated from BYU-Idaho in Therapeutic Recreation and is a certified Recreation Therapist. During her studies, she worked as a tutor at the BYU-Idaho Reading Center, where she found joy in helping students strengthen their reading skills and discover their love of learning, just as her 5th grade  teacher helped her love to read.

Allie has a strong passion for academics and recreation, finding ways to bring the two together so learning can be meaningful and fun. Allie says, "I believe that recreation can be a powerful tool to foster growth, resilience, and academic success."

Outside of work, Alllie enjoys spending time with her husband and son, going on outdoor adventures and trying new hobbies.

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Email: allie@3D-learning.net

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Sonya Spackman

Administrator, Math Specialist, & Teacher

With over 20 years of experience in education, Sonya is passionate about helping children become confident, capable readers. Much of her experience comes from hands-on teaching in both classroom and virtual settings, where she has had the opportunity to work closely with students to meet their individual needs and reach their goals.

Sonya's approach is rooted in research-based practices and shaped by real-world classroom experience.

Throughout Sonya's career, Sonya has supported learners of all levels and backgrounds, always striving to create a supportive, encouraging environment that fosters growth, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.

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Email: sonya@3D-learning.net

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Lacey Charlesworth

Teacher & Speech Technician

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Crystal Wolfe

Teacher

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Katie Gerber

Teacher

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Jonah Anderson

Teacher

Lacey finds enjoyment in helping students build confidence as they learn new skills. With years of experience in various educational settings, she recently  worked  as a Speech and Language Technician and as a tutor within a school SPED department. Lacey supports students from kindergarten through 12th grade, using her bachelor’s degree in psychology to assist them with executive functioning and academic goals. She enjoys the charm of small-town, close to the mountains life. She is grateful for her nine grandchildren who put a smile on her face and keeps her busy. In her free time, Lacey happily hones her well-practiced talents for taking naps, enjoying good chocolate and hiking. 

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Email: lacey@3D-learning.net

Crystal has a background in research science, with a BS in microbiology from Brigham Young University. She conducted research in ancient DNA and worked on genetics studies. She then devoted 20 years to homeschooling her children and working as a health coach with individuals. Crystal earned her Master's in Education researching neurodivergent learning and alternative teaching methods. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students to succeed in education and believes students with dyslexia deserve extra individualized attention. 

 

Crystal loves spending time with her family and going on adventures, particularly road trips and visits to national parks. She also enjoys hiking, sand volleyball, and basketball, and spends a lot of time going to basketball games.

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Email: crystal@3D-learning.net

Katie grew up as the eldest of five children, developing strong leadership and responsibility early on. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her senior year of high school in 2020, she adapted quickly, finishing all of her classes online and graduating with high honors. Though some unforeseen circumstances temporarily paused her initial college plans, she channeled her energy into working in childcare and obtaining a license in cosmetology. Today, Katie is a full-time student who actively contributes to 3D-Learning through teaching assistance, and is dedicated to helping expand its impact. She hopes to finish her bachelors quickly and make a positive impact along the way. 

 

While she's not doing homework, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors and with family. Her perfect day looks like reading a book in the shade and taking in the fresh air. 

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Email: katie@3D-learning.net

Jonah has always wanted to be a teacher and he’s now in his final year of the history education program at Utah State University. He has a fascination with United States history, specifically the Civil War, and geography of the world. His interest in history and studying geography has taken him across the United States and around the world. He also loves dogs and likes to spend too much time talking about them. When he’s not teaching or studying, you can find him biking, bowling, playing Minecraft and Super Smash Bros or best of all, playing with his dogs: Mitzi the German Shepherd, Krystal the Labrador, and his angel dog Rex. 

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Email: jonah@3D-learning.net

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Amanda Johnson

Primitive Reflex Specialist & Teacher

With a degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Brigham Young University, Amanda has always been fascinated by psychology, motivation, and how we learn. As a mom of four, she has found great joy in helping her children learn and discover their unique abilities. When one of her children experienced vision and learning challenges, it sparked a deep dive into understanding more about the brain, body, and the tools that could help him thrive. When she discovered 3D Reading, she saw the way it helped her son and saw how it aligned with her passion for discovering ways to help students feel seen, recognize their incredible strengths and build upon those strengths to become confident, capable learners. She feels so privileged to get to be part of the learning journeys of the families here at 3D Learning.​

Email: amanda@3d-learning.net​

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Spencer Skeen 

Teacher

Spencer loves teaching and language and in addition to his work at 3D Learning (only in the summers) he currently teaches English and History for secondary students. He has a Masters in English Education, and before becoming a teacher Spencer was a professional editor. He's a grammar nerd in two languages, being fluent in Spanish, and also loves games which makes him a perfect fit for 3-D Learning where we learn with fun. In his free time Spencer likes martial arts and to play any of his 13 musical instruments (from the kazoo to an organ). He lives near Salt Lake with his wife (yes, that's her on the upper row).

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Email: spencer@3d-learning.net

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Kelli Stephenson-Naylor

Teacher

Kelli has been working in education for the past ten years and has worn a lot of hats! From teaching to one-on-one coaching, Kelli loves working with children and learning. She loves spending as much time as she can in the great outdoors and with her four children.

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Email: kelli@3D-learning.net

OUR FOUNDER

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Amy Hart

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With over four decades of experience in education, Amy has taught, mentored, and shaped the educational journey of students of all ages. Amy earned a BS in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University, and in 1984, began her career teaching 1st grade, married her husband Vern not long after and transitioned into teaching Special Education at Joaquin Elementary School.

Amy took some time to focus on homeschooling her children, then she returned to public education in 2009, later becoming an educational consultant, a mentor for homeschool families, reading teacher and an administrator.

In 2025, Amy launched 3D Reading and Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable educational support to students who struggle with reading and learning challenges. This program combines decades of research and experience to help students connect their brain and body to unlock their full potential in the classroom.

With a lifetime of experience and an unwavering belief in every student's ability to succeed, Amy says, “I am more committed than ever to making learning accessible and enjoyable for all children.”

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If you would like to know the story behind Amy's forty-year journey towards starting the nonprofit, please click here.

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Email: amy@3d-learning.net

Phone/text: 801-210-1644

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