Accolades

Kellie’s teaching techniques and knowledge have helped my kids tremendously. It’s great to have a such a valuable resource.  Kellie has done tremendous work putting together an effective learning program with a vast array of teaching materials. My family is glad to have invested in the membership.

Kellie is thorough, patient, engaging, and in my opinion, one of the top 5 math educators in California.

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