Summer Staff 2024

Mrs. Linnéa Oxley - Founder and Executive Director

–Background & Credentials:  

• Accredited Texas Teacher
• Certified Master Reading Teacher
• CALT-  Certified Academic Language Therapist, QI, LDT
• Former Dyslexia Lead (Trainer & Consult) for the Mansfield School District
• Former Campus Reading Specialist -MISD
• 27+ years professional experience working with students who have Dyslexia and other related learning differences.  Mrs. Oxley has helped hundreds of students.

-Education:

• Texas Tech University – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
• Texas Christian University  – Masters w/ Special Education & Reading Specialization.
• Southern Methodist University
  • CALT – Certified Academic Language Therapist
  • CALT QI – Qualified Instructor

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Mrs. Tracy Tatum - Summer Reading Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Accredited Texas Teacher​ Grades ​1-8
• Certified ESL & GT
• CALT- Certified Academic Language Therapist
• ​Licensed Dyslexia Therapist 
• Experienced serving Tier 2 and Tier 3 students
• 35+ years of professional teaching experience in Arlington ISD
• Teacher of the Year & Arlington ISD AWARE Winner
• Mentor Teacher to HS and College interns

-Education:

• University of North Texas – Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• University of North Texas – Master's Degree in Education
• K. Smith Educational Services - CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist ​

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Mrs. Allison Gilmore - Summer Reading Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 

• Accredited Texas Teacher EC-8
• 8-12th Grad English Language Arts
• EC-12 ESL 
• Principal Certification
• Texas Reading Academy
• Served on MISD Student Health Advisory Committeee
• Served on Site Based Decision Making Committee

-Education:

• Texas Tech University – Bachelor’s of Science -Early Childhood Education 
• University of North Texas Dallas - Master of Education - Educational Leadership Program

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Mrs. Jolene Ardolf - Summer Math and Reading Instructor

–Background & Credentials:  ​ 

• Accredited Texas Teacher 1st-8th
• 24 years of Professional teaching experienc
• Certified ESL and Gifted & Talented
• Experienced with Tier 2 and Tier 3 student
• Coached & Coordinated for UIL 
• 3 Years as Team Lead Teacher
• Service on Site Based Decision Making Committee

-Education:

• The University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary and Middle School Education with Minor in Mathematics 

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Mrs. Julie Davidson - Business office and Admissions

–About Julie:  ​
Julie serves on our admissions and business administration team. She is passionate about giving every child the opportunity to grow and develop with the giftings they’ve been given. Julie spends her time outside of work being a wife, mother, baking, mountain biking, and serving in the local church.

• Customer Service Guru 
• FACTS Expert
  
• Organization Wizard
• Classroom teaching experience in Mansfield ISD

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Mr. Jason Oxley - Co-Founder / Director of Business Affairs & Marketing

–Background & Credentials:  ​

• Director of Children's Programs at the YMCA of Arlington * 9+ years
  • ​Provided Leadership to 100+ staff with enrollment of 1200+ children at 21 campuses
  • Extensive experience with fiscal management and budgeting with muli-million dollar budget
• Children's Pastor * 8+ years
  • ​Leadership Recruitment and Training 
  • Program Implementation and Development
  • Partnered with Parents to Facilitate Faith at Home
• Marketing and Sales * 14+ years
• Fundraising & Philanthropy
• Technology and Production Specialist
• Served on Multiple Site Based Committees in Mansfield ISD
• Served on Student Health Advisory Committee for Mansfield ISD

-Education:

• University of Texas at Arlington – Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise and Sports Science 
• SWBTS – Masters of Arts in Christian Education 

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School of Lexía does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, physical disabilities, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies.