Gloria Jones Ellis, M.A.
Managing Partner
Intervention Programs Coordinator
Gloria holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vassar College and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford. She has spent over 20 years in classrooms, clinics, and special education settings working with students who struggle with learning. She also possesses extensive assessment training in the fields of education, psychology, and neuropsychology, and over a decade of experience and success with academic intervention. Gloria is the creator of the Lighthouse Reading Solution™.
Jamaica Thompson, M.S.
Managing Partner
School Services Coordinator
Jamaica holds bachelors’ degrees in Biological Anthropology and World Religions from UCSD and a Master’s of Science in Educational Psychology from Capella University. She has a diverse background teaching children of all ages in a variety of settings and brings a wealth of experience to her work from teaching Elementary and Special Education and substituting in the Ojai Valley School District. She is passionate about working with students in the areas of reading comprehension, fluency and mechanics.
Lisa Batchelder-Hetrick, M.S.
Marketing Coordinator
Intervention Programs Instructor
Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Recreation Therapy and currently serves as marketing coordinator and intervention programs instructor. Her career includes teaching at a Montessori school and private tutoring, as well as working as a Recreation Therapist in a private setting. Lisa has worked as a Sign Language Specialist and an Assistant Teacher for students ranging in age from infant to 13 years old. Additionally, she has over 30 years of experience working with children and adults of all ability levels to develop their social and recreational skills.
Laurel Mooney, B.A.
Intervention Programs Instructor
Laurel holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and is currently working on her masters in Counseling Psychology at Cal Lutheran University. She has spent the last several years working in summer camps and youth ministry, teaching horseback riding lessons, and providing educational therapy as an instructor with Lighthouse Learning Solutions. Laurel uses her passion for education, and her understanding of how students develop problem solving skills and empathy, when working with students.
Emma Topolcsik
Intervention Programs Instructor
Emma is currently an undergraduate student at San Diego State University. She is in her second year and is working on completing her bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Emma has 6 years of tutoring experience, ranging from elementary to high school students, and holds a special strength in helping students understand advanced math concepts. Putting her students first, Emma strives to bring the best aspects out of every individual she works with.
