Rocky Mountain Literacy & Child Development

Robin A. Litt, Ph.D.

Literacy Assessment and Intervention

Dr. Litt has over 15 years of experience working with children in educational, clinical, and private intervention settings. She is experienced in working with children with literacy and language disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and poor comprehension, as well as children whose difficulties co-occur with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or anxiety. She is recognized as a highly qualified service provider for children with dyslexia by the International Dyslexia Association. Dr. Litt provides evidence-based literacy assessment and intervention, using a Structured Literacy Approach grounded in Orton-Gillingham methods.

Before opening Rocky Mountain Literacy and Child Development, Dr. Litt worked as a clinician at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes in Colorado where she administered the LiPS®, Seeing Stars®, and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs. She then spent four years at the University of Oxford completing her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, where her research focus was on the cognitive underpinnings of dyslexia. During this time, Dr. Litt also worked as a contracted school dyslexia specialist and tutor for the Oxfordshire Dyslexia Association. Following this, Dr. Litt moved to Sydney, Australia to take up a three-year research position at Macquarie University, where she also continued her clinical work with children with language and literacy disorders. While at Macquarie University, Dr. Litt sought out additional training and became an accredited provider of the Cool Kids® anxiety treatment program.

In addition to her background in educational therapy, Dr. Litt has a strong research background focused on reading development and dyslexia. She earned her D.Phil (Ph.D.) from the University of Oxford in the UK and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Center of Excellence in Cognition and Its Disorders at Macquarie Univeristy in Sydney, Australia. She continues her involvement in research as a member of the L.E.a.R.N. Lab (Learning Exceptionalities and Related Neuropsychology), headed by Dr. Lauren McGrath at the University of Denver. Dr. Litt has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on literacy development and literacy disorders and continues to be an active member of the research community. A list of her publications can be found here.

Stephanie Stauber, M.A. Reading, Orton-Gillingham Associate

Literacy Intervention

Stephanie has been working with students for over 20 years in a variety of setting and roles.  She has been a classroom educator, literacy coach and interventionist in schools, clinics and private practice.  In addition to providing reading intervention services, Stephanie has also helped design grade specific reading curriculum, create home to school literacy connections and hosted an early childhood literacy program.  Stephanie has also served as president of her community’s school accountability committee to help promote equitable and science-based reading instruction for all children.

Stephanie is a credentialed educator in the areas of early childhood education, elementary education and literacy development/intervention.  She holds a master’s degree in advanced literacy studies from Teachers College, Columbia University.  While in graduate studies, Stephanie focused on the underpinnings of reading development, assessment of reading difficulties and researched-based interventions for students diagnosed with dyslexia. Additionally, Stephanie is an Associate Level Orton Gillingham Tutor through the Orton Gillingham Academy.  Stephanie has also had training in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling).

Stephanie’s teaching philosophy comes from a passion to help students be engaged and successful in their reading journey.  While teaching in Denver, Stephanie was a district awarded teacher based on her passion for connecting with students and exemplary teaching practices.  Stephanie is dedicated to creating lessons that are tailored to each student’s strengths and specific needs and strives to help all students reach their potential and learn to love reading.

Abbie Davis M.A., CCC-SLP

Literacy Intervention and Articulation Therapy

Abbie is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 10 years of experience in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, home health, and public schools. Abbie’s passion is to help students communicate and read effectively. Growing up as a child that received speech therapy and extra reading help in school, Abbie understands how these struggles can impact a student’s confidence and self-esteem.

Abbie is a trained Orton-Gillingham practitioner and is currently completing her practicum to become an Associate Level interventionist through the Orton Gillingham Academy. Her goal is to help students feel empowered, trust themselves, and be proud of who they are by working toward their speech and reading goals. Abbie takes the time to learn each student’s interests and designs sessions that are fun, engaging, and personalized to their needs.

Lindsay Morgan, M.A. Educational Assessment

Literacy Intervention, Math Intervention

Lindsay is a licensed teacher for K-6th grade and has spent more than 10 years teaching in grades Kindergarten, First, Third, and most recently as a literacy specialist.

After earning her BA in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University, Lindsay decided to return to school to start her career as an educator and earned her credential and Master’s Degree in Education Assessment from CU Denver. She has completed literacy training through Orton-Gillingham Academy, Orton-Gillingham International, LETRS, and Lindamood-Bell. Additionally she is trained in Multisensory Math instruction through Orton-Gillingham International.

Lindsay loves building relationships with her students and watching them learn and grow. Her family's history of dyslexia inspired her to further her education and knowledge in the area of reading and math intervention. 

When Lindsay is not working with students, she enjoys reading, playing card and board games with her family, and traveling.

Carla Collier, BEd, MS, Orton-Gillingham Associate

Literacy Intervention

Carla Collier is a licensed K–6 teacher with over 30 years of experience helping young readers grow in confidence, skill, and love for learning. She has served as both a classroom teacher and an elementary literacy specialist, bringing warmth, expertise, and a deep understanding of how children learn to read.

Carla’s teaching journey began at a school for twice-exceptional students, where her passion for reading instruction first took root. Since then, she has received extensive training in structured literacy and multisensory phonics instruction, including the Spalding Method, FAST Reading, LETRS, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. She is certified at the Associate Level with the Orton-Gillingham Academy—an approach widely recognized for supporting students with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

Carla believes that every child can become a confident, joyful reader with the right instruction and support. She is known for her ability to build strong, trusting relationships with her students, creating a safe and encouraging space where they feel seen, supported, and motivated to grow. Her sessions are individualized, engaging, and grounded in evidence-based practices.

When she's not tutoring, you’ll find Carla traveling with her family, walking with friends, enjoying Pilates, or tending to her garden—and always, reading a great book.

Ellen Rigg M.A., CCC-SLP, Orton-Gillingham Associate

Literacy Assessment

Ellen Rigg is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping struggling readers and writers build their language and literacy skills. She is also trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach (Associate level) and SPELL-Links. As a speech-language pathologist, Ellen is well-suited to identify and address both the written and oral language needs of struggling readers. Addressing oral language difficulties is important as well-developed oral language skills are the foundation for later-developing literacy skills. Ellen is dedicated to helping parents better understand their child's learning strengths, weaknesses, and how to best support their child's literacy development at home. She strives to remove barriers to identification, diagnosis, and effective treatments so that children can reach their maximum potential and enjoy reading and writing.

Nancy Blum, M.A.Ed, M.S.W.

Literacy Intervention

Nancy has been working with elementary age students for the past 25 years. In her role as a Literacy Specialist in Littleton Public Schools, she provided literacy intervention services for students in grades K-5, using a Structured Literacy approach in both small group and 1:1 settings.

Nancy’s Structured Literacy approach is grounded in Orton-Gillingham principles and instructional practices. She has received extensive OG training, as well as training in other OG based programs. She incorporates resources, reading materials, and strategies acquired through years of professional practice and training.

Nancy uses a strength based approach to teaching, by learning about, building on, and reinforcing the skills and talents of her students. She is passionate about providing instruction that engages and motivates students, accelerates their learning, and builds self-esteem and confidence.

A strong advocate for students with language based learning differences, Nancy served on the Board of the Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She is committed to building awareness and understanding of learning differences, as well as best practices for literacy instruction, through her volunteer work with IDA.