Elizabeth Amabile, MA

Founder and Learning Specialist

Elizabeth Amabile is a dedicated educator with over twenty years of experience across public and private schools, as well as in private practice. She holds a K–12 Special Education Generalist license and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Elizabeth's deep-rooted passion lies in helping students thrive. Her guiding philosophy is "Go slow to go fast." By taking the time to build strong relationships and inner resources from the start, she sets students up for deeper, more meaningful learning over time.

Professional Expertise

Elizabeth’s professional training includes several evidence-based literacy programs and interventions, such as the Wilson Reading System and Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator and Associate Level training. Committed to continuous learning, she regularly pursues professional development in:

  • Literacy instruction

  • Executive functioning

  • Social-emotional learning

This ensures she brings the most up to date and effective strategies to her students.

As a Certified Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator, Elizabeth thoughtfully integrates SEL practices into her instruction. This helps students build self-awareness, develop self-regulation skills, and cultivate a growth mindset. Her approach is highly individualized, centering on understanding how each student learns best. For Elizabeth, one of the greatest joys of teaching is witnessing the transformation that occurs when students grow in confidence and begin to see themselves as capable, empowered learners.

Beyond the Classroom

Elizabeth lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and child, and their beloved fur babies—Patches the dog and Benji the cat. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, journaling, hiking, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.


Sarah Benmen, MA

Learning Specialist

Sarah Benmen has been a teacher for the past five years, working in public, private, and charter schools with a focus on supporting elementary students with learning disabilities. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education (grades 1–6) from Hunter College and has experience tailoring instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs. Sarah’s teaching philosophy centers on meeting each learner where they are, fostering social-emotional growth, and sparking internal motivation to help students build confidence and independence. Outside of teaching, she enjoys hiking in the Colorado mountains, exploring local coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.


Tiffany Mcintosh

Learning Specialist

My name is Tiffany McIntosh. I am a native to Colorado. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. During the weekend I really enjoy taking my two toy Aussies Eleanor Rigby and Snickers for long walks and cuddling up on the couch with my cats Ringo and Rocky.  I have been teaching for 14 years, including 10 years as a 1st grade teacher, 2 years in 3rd grade and 1 year as an interventionist. I am currently in training to earn my CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) to further support students in literacy and language development. Before teaching, I worked at the YMCA after school program and summer camp for 10 years which helped shape my love of working with kids and families. I am excited to work with ELD and begin my journey tutoring! I look forward to supporting students academically and helping to build their confidence as learners.