About Us

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Holly holds her Master's Degree in Reading and Education from Rider University. She is a certified Reading Specialist, PACE Cognitive Trainer, and Fast Forword Provider. Holly teaches at Centenary University as an adjunct in the Graduate Literacy Program as well as a Clinical Supervisor for the undergraduate teaching program. She is a lon

Holly holds her Master's Degree in Reading and Education from Rider University. She is a certified Reading Specialist, PACE Cognitive Trainer, and Fast Forword Provider. Holly teaches at Centenary University as an adjunct in the Graduate Literacy Program as well as a Clinical Supervisor for the undergraduate teaching program. She is a long time member of the International Literacy Association and supports their initiatives to help all children develop a love of reading.  Holly is also a member of the NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE). With over 20 years experience, she still has a passion for helping children succeed.

 Soni comes to DragonTree after 35 years in private and public school education. She has taught PreK through 3rd grade. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialty in Reading from Rutgers University. She is a certified Reading Specialist.
She spent the last years of her public school teaching as the school’s Lead Reading Spe

 Soni comes to DragonTree after 35 years in private and public school education. She has taught PreK through 3rd grade. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialty in Reading from Rutgers University. She is a certified Reading Specialist.
She spent the last years of her public school teaching as the school’s Lead Reading Specialist.
Soni is passionate about books and reading as well as bringing the joy and discovery of learning to all children. 

Sara joined DragonTree after 27 years as a math specialist and middle school math teacher. She has a bachelor’s in mathematics education K-12 and a master’s degree in special education.  She has experience teaching Kindergarten math through Algebra 2.

Sara specializes in reluctant math students.  By stacking the building blocks of math cor

Sara joined DragonTree after 27 years as a math specialist and middle school math teacher. She has a bachelor’s in mathematics education K-12 and a master’s degree in special education.  She has experience teaching Kindergarten math through Algebra 2.

Sara specializes in reluctant math students.  By stacking the building blocks of math correctly, student confidence improves. With confidence and perseverance, every child can learn math and achieve success!

 Jill brings 35 years of public-school experience to Dragon Tree. She spent her first 12 years teaching first grade, then transitioned to serving students in the Resource Room—primarily in kindergarten through second grade, with additional years supporting learners in grades three through five. Jill holds a Master’s degree in Special Educ

 Jill brings 35 years of public-school experience to Dragon Tree. She spent her first 12 years teaching first grade, then transitioned to serving students in the Resource Room—primarily in kindergarten through second grade, with additional years supporting learners in grades three through five. Jill holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Centenary University. She is devoted to early literacy, differentiated instruction, and partnering with families to help young learners grow with confidence. 

 Ms. Keely is a certified 7th–12th grade English Language Arts teacher and Ramapo College alumni. She worked as a teacher's assistant for creative writing workshops and as a Supplemental Instructor for a first year essay writing course. As a Supplemental Instructor, she taught one class each week for college freshmen, while attending the 

 Ms. Keely is a certified 7th–12th grade English Language Arts teacher and Ramapo College alumni. She worked as a teacher's assistant for creative writing workshops and as a Supplemental Instructor for a first year essay writing course. As a Supplemental Instructor, she taught one class each week for college freshmen, while attending the course alongside them to provide guidance. She became fluent in MLA formatting, essay structure, and all the standards of higher education writing composition. Keely loves to read, write and help students discover their voice. Although she never expected to become a reading intervention teacher, she loves the work and finds it incredibly rewarding. She hopes to teach for many years.  

Nick is a dedicated educator and certified Reading Specialist who believes every child can make meaningful progress when given instruction that is supportive, engaging, and tailored to their individual needs.

He has ten years of experience in education, having served in both elementary and middle school classrooms, as well as an Instructio

Nick is a dedicated educator and certified Reading Specialist who believes every child can make meaningful progress when given instruction that is supportive, engaging, and tailored to their individual needs.

He has ten years of experience in education, having served in both elementary and middle school classrooms, as well as an Instructional Interventionist, providing targeted literacy support to students with a wide range of reading needs. He holds a Master’s Degree in Literacy Instruction from Centenary University and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Nick is passionate about helping students grow into confident, independent readers. He strives to create engaging, supportive learning experiences that build both literacy skills and a genuine love of reading.