About Us

We are educators who have worked with students in grades K-12. Through our work in public and
charter schools, we have discovered that many bright students with learning disabilities
were often not successful in school. Despite their best efforts, these students lacked the
essential reading, math, and writing skills necessary to achieve their full potential.

Through research, classes, and training, we discovered that these students can achieve. The
answer lies in proper assessment, research-backed academic interventions, and instructional
intensity. In other words, delivering the right program for the student, at the proper level
of intensity and using multi-sensory teaching approaches.

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What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life.

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Online Application

To enroll your child or children at Sea of Strengths Academy, please follow the link provided below to access the online application form. If you are not already registered with TADS you will need to create a new account.

TADS Online Application Form

Our Program

The Sea Of Strengths Academy offers a unique learning environment for students with learning
disabilities, speech-language disorders, ADHD, or those simply not performing on grade level
in reading and math. Our school serves students in grades 3-8. Through a combination of
intensive skills building, and high-interest learning activities, students gain the skills
they need to succeed.

Parent Testimonials

Sea of Strengths has been a lifesaver for our daughter. We love the individualized attention the students receive with the small class sizes. The staff is wonderful at SOSA. They are dedicated and caring. Our daughter is happy, loves learning, and feels more confident. I love to see  how excited she gets when she brings home her report card. I would highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed.

– Jennifer Riggs

Sea of Strengths has been a lifesaver for our daughter. We love the individualized attention the students receive with the small class sizes. The staff is wonderful at SOSA. They are dedicated and caring. Our daughter is happy, loves learning, and feels more confident. I love to see  how excited she gets when she brings home her report card. I would highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed.

– Jennifer Riggs

Sea of Strengths has been a lifesaver for our daughter. We love the individualized attention the students receive with the small class sizes. The staff is wonderful at SOSA. They are dedicated and caring. Our daughter is happy, loves learning, and feels more confident. I love to see  how excited she gets when she brings home her report card. I would highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed.

– Jennifer Riggs

Sea of Strengths has been a lifesaver for our daughter. We love the individualized attention the students receive with the small class sizes. The staff is wonderful at SOSA. They are dedicated and caring. Our daughter is happy, loves learning, and feels more confident. I love to see  how excited she gets when she brings home her report card. I would highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed.

– Jennifer Riggs

Sea of Strengths has been a lifesaver for our daughter. We love the individualized attention the students receive with the small class sizes. The staff is wonderful at SOSA. They are dedicated and caring. Our daughter is happy, loves learning, and feels more confident. I love to see  how excited she gets when she brings home her report card. I would highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed.

– Jennifer Riggs

Meet Our Staff

John Hettler

– Principal

Susan Stevens

- Assistant Principal & Lead Teacher

Robin Hamilton

– Lead Teacher

Meryl Rizzo

– Lead Teacher