Summit Christian Academy’s two learning centers, one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level, are a resource for students of all grade levels who may need extra support to ensure academic success. The Centers work with students who need additional instruction, accommodations, or therapy for learning differences.
Elementary SOAR Center
The SOAR Center is where elementary students Sharpen, Overcome, Achieve, and Rise in their learning pursuits. Services offered assist students with reading, math, and dyslexia in a small group setting during school hours.
Who Is The SOAR Center For?
Reading, Math & Dyslexia Intervention Specifics
Natalie Lark, SOAR Center Director
Natalie Lark serves as the Director of the SOAR Center and provides student services. She has an impressive resume that includes a degree in multidisciplinary studies with a specialization in mathematics from Texas Tech University. In addition, Natalie has through continued education specialized training through the Rawson Saunders Institute’s Certified Academic Language Practitioner program. She holds a State of Texas Contained Classroom, Mathematics and ESL Supplemental teacher certifications, and her experience includes teaching in public and private school settings.
Secondary Student Success Center
The Student Success Learning Center supports students in grades 6 – 12. Through the Center students can receive support with classwork, get additional instruction, practice and test in alternative ways, work on organizational and executive functioning skills.
Who Is The Student Success Center For?
What Does The Student Success Center Provide?
Erin Mwalwanda, Student Success Center Specialist
Erin Mwalwanda is the specialist serving secondary students in the Student Success Center. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science from Longwood University. “I love helping students understand that they are unique and discover how they have been created to question and learn,” says Ms. Mwalwanda.