Sarah Fish
Founder, Clinic Director
District and Private Consultant
Intervention Specialist
"Not only am I a tutor, and owner of Pinnacle Education Services (PES), but a parent of an amazing child who also happens to have dyslexia. She amazes me, confounds me, and never leaves my mind as I’m not entirely sure, even as a 'pro' in the business, how she will navigate this world finding joy and success. Isn’t that what we all want for our children, for them to become adults who can find joy and success?"
Sarah is an academic intervention specialist and educational consultant providing Orton-Gillingham based tutoring for over two decades. When Sarah completed her undergraduate education in K-12 special education and elementary education with a minor in early childhood education, she found herself driven to know more about the neurology of the learning brain. She immediately began graduate courses in structured literacy (Orton-Gillingham based Slingerland) in which multi-sensory, cognitively stimulating lessons and the neurology of the brain became the backbone of her instruction. Since graduation Sarah taught at a private school for children with learning disabilities (dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia) and has been in private practice. She also spent time educating other service providers through work with the Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, the Slingerland Institute for Literacy and Hamlin Robinson School.
Sarah has extensive experience treating students of all ages who have learning disabilities, ADHD, and gifted/twice exceptional profiles. While firm behavior expectations are established, Sarah finds that using humor and compassion helps her win over her student’s trust which then guides them into full participation. With her personal family history with learning disabilities, extensive training, and experience Sarah guides each student to their full academic potential and helps them to achieve the knowledge necessary to advocate for their academic needs in any setting.
SPECIALTIES
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Learning disabilities
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Language based learning differences (LBLD) — dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, oral and written language disability
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Twice exceptional (gifted) students with an learning difference
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ADD/ADHD
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Autism spectrum
Conor Lennon
Intervention Specialist
Conor is an academic intervention specialist with over a decade supporting students with dyslexia and acting as program director for Orton-Gillingham based programs. Originally trained as a journalist, his observations of struggling learners led him to pursue postgraduate studies in Applied Linguistics and Structured Literacy Education.
Conor works with students from elementary through adulthood, providing instruction in reading, written expression, grammar, study and exam skills, and executive function strategies.
Known for his empathetic, student-centered approach, Conor values one-on-one instruction for its ability to support both academic growth and confidence. His practice is evidence-based and result-driven, with a strong focus on unlocking each learner’s potential.
"Discovering the unique strengths and challenges of neurodiverse students and witnessing the frustration of untapped potential continues to inspire and motivate my work. "
SPECIALTIES
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Language based learning differences (LBLD) - dyslexia, dysgraphia, oral and written language disability
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Twice-Exceptional Students: those who are gifted and struggle with traditional classroom instruction
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Written Expression
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Study Skills & Executive Function Strategies
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Exam Skills & Preparation
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Commingling Profiles: Autism Spectrum, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety
With 15 years of experience supporting students who learn differently, Meredith is an academic intervention specialist known for recognizing potential where traditional settings often fall short. She began her career as a math tutor and quickly saw that many bright, capable students were not thriving in conventional classrooms.
Meredith provides remote instruction in reading, writing, math, study skills, and executive function strategies. Her lessons are personalized, multi-sensory, systematic, cognitively rigorous, and emotionally supportive. She is especially skilled at building strong rapport by affirming students’ strengths while clearly identifying their most critical academic needs.
With compassion, humor, and a deep understanding of each learner’s profile, Meredith challenges students at the appropriate cognitive level, helping them close learning gaps and grow into confident students, communicators, and lifelong learners.
SPECIALTIES
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Language based learning differences (LBLD) —dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, oral and written language disability
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Twice exceptional (gifted) students with an learning difference
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ADD/ADHD
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Study skills
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Autism Spectrum
Meredith MacKenzie
Intervention Specialist
IEP Consultant
Lead Training Instructor
Assistant Editor
Lauren Morgan
Intervention Specialist
Assistant Editor
Lauren is a dedicated and highly skilled academic intervention specialist with strong training in Orton-Gillingham and Structured Word Inquiry, beginning at the Dyslexia Training Institute. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of language-based learning differences and shaped by experience in both classroom instruction and remote tutoring.
She brings extensive experience supporting elementary and middle school students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and twice-exceptional profiles. Lauren is known for creating structured, welcoming learning environments where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to grow.
Thoughtful, responsive, and committed to continual professional development, Lauren delivers effective, individualized instruction while guiding students toward confidence and lasting academic success.
"Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the pride on a student’s face when they feel successful in their academic journey. "
SPECIALTIES
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Language based learning differences (LBLD) - dyslexia, dysgraphia, oral and written language disability
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Twice exceptional (gifted) students with an learning difference
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ADD/ADHD
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Autism spectrum