Accolades

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared to let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help — and unfortunately, not all “experts” are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son’s life. I wasn’t just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson’s life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps — literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level — it’s who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family’s story. If your child is struggling — trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child’s life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family

My daughter was able to improve her speech, math, and reading skills in a short period of time. My daughter loved her sessions with Kellie and turned work into fun. Kellie could figure out what our daughter was not understanding, and now our daughter is excelling in school.

We just love Kellie! She works hard to meet her client at their level. We have used her services with 2 of our children, each had a different experience designed just right for their needs and goals. I definitely recommend her!

Kellie went above and beyond to help our teens. Instead of saying she didn’t offer a particular service, she asked what our boys needed and went the extra mile to make it happen. Our sons made significant progress under her direction, and we are so grateful. We highly recommend her services.

We had a few sessions with Kellie, and in just those few sessions, she was able to improve my daughter’s speech, math, and reading skills. My daughter loved her sessions with Kellie and turned work into fun. My daughter had speech therapy with the school and a bit of extra help at school, but she was falling behind and was losing confidence in herself. Kellie could figure out what our daughter was not understanding, and now our daughter is excelling in school.