The development of the CASA Learning Lab grew out of a passion for education. Donors, Rick and Pam Lohman celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary and wanted to commemorate this momentous milestone through philanthropy, while building a legacy. They pledged $3500 a year for 10 years to fund tutors for school aged children in the foster care system. Through ties in the community and with a small network of educators, the CASA Learning Lab was established in 2020. In our first year, we enrolled five children into our tutoring program.
In a continued effort to recruit more school aged children into our program, alternative teaching environments and virtual learning options are being explored. Transportation to and from sessions have been the program's biggest obstacle.
Meet our SuperStar Tutors
Debora graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of San Diego, received her teaching credential from Cal State Dominguez Hills and her masters degree from USC. For 20 years she taught pre-algebra, algebra and geometry primarily in middle school and a couple of years in high school. Since retiring from teaching she enjoys tutoring and substitute teaching. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 2 dogs, Elton and Lola.
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My name is Shea Lohman and I recently moved to Coeur d'Alene from Phoenix, AZ, where I lived and taught for 6 years! I am grew up in Minnesota, went to college at TCU in Fort Worth, TX, then moved to Phoenix where I taught kindergarten for 4 years, fourth grade for 2 years, and also got my Masters in education at GCU. I love teaching and helping my students to see all their potential! In my free time I love to cook, read, hike, be active, and play with my cats, Cain and Abel.
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Kristi Detwiler is a private teacher and has been a tutor for 10 years including students aged 9-22. She has experience with students facing unique learning challenges, including: ADHD, ODD, RAD, general learning disabilities, ASD, anxiety, depression & PTSD. She earned her teaching degree from BSU with a BA in Bilingual Multicultural Elementary Education.
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