About Us

Heather McAllister is a psychologist, counselor, teacher, tutor, wife, mother, and woman of faith from Slocomb, Alabama. With a heart for helping children and families, Heather brings both professional insight and personal compassion to her work with students who need encouragement, structure, and individualized support.

Heather is involve

Heather McAllister is a psychologist, counselor, teacher, tutor, wife, mother, and woman of faith from Slocomb, Alabama. With a heart for helping children and families, Heather brings both professional insight and personal compassion to her work with students who need encouragement, structure, and individualized support.

Heather is involved with Camp D.I.G., a summer camp created to help dyslexic learners grow in confidence, strengthen reading and spelling skills, and experience the joy of learning in a supportive community. Through her role as a teacher trained in Orton Gillingham and tutor, she helps students recognize their strengths, work through academic challenges, and develop the confidence to do hard things successfully.

Known for her caring spirit and dedication to children, Heather combines her counseling background, teaching experience, and faith-centered values to create a calm, encouraging environment where students feel seen, supported, and capable.

A dedicated homeschooling mom of two, Army wife, and scout leader, I’ve built a life rooted in service.

Raising a daughter with Autism has given me deep insight into special needs and the importance of the individualized and compassionate teaching. I currently teach Robotics class, where I encourage students to explore through hands on pro

A dedicated homeschooling mom of two, Army wife, and scout leader, I’ve built a life rooted in service.

Raising a daughter with Autism has given me deep insight into special needs and the importance of the individualized and compassionate teaching. I currently teach Robotics class, where I encourage students to explore through hands on projects, creative thinking, and teamwork.

With over 10 years in the banking industry I bring a strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills into every learning environment. I am also enrolled in the scratch program at Harvard University, expanding my ability to teach computer science and literacy in engaging age-appropriate  ways. In addition, I am trained in Equipping Minds- A cognitive development program.

Whether at home, in the classroom, or in the community, I strive to create inclusive, inspiring learning spaces where every student is supported and encouraged to thrive.

With over two decades of experience in education, Susan has dedicated her life to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential. She has taught at the Westview School in Houston, Tex — Serving Autistic students exclusively— as well as led classes in gymnastics, music, history, and preschool a  homeschool co-op in Springs La

With over two decades of experience in education, Susan has dedicated her life to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential. She has taught at the Westview School in Houston, Tex — Serving Autistic students exclusively— as well as led classes in gymnastics, music, history, and preschool a  homeschool co-op in Springs Lake, NC.

Here 20 years of homeschooling experience include supporting children with ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, RAD, PTSD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia. She has also served for three years as a Sunday School teacher for multiple grade levels, brigning creativitiy, patience, and encouragement to every lesson.

A military spouse to a retired veteran, Susan was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned her associate degree from Florida Community College at Jacksonville. She is the proud mom of 7 children ranging in age from 27-5 and continues to combine her professional expertise with her personal dedication to fostering growth, resilence, andjoy in the children she teaches.

Dana has 6 children and has been homeschooling for 17 years. She and her husband have been married for 32 years and have made it their life’s work to raise their family with intention, purpose, and a love for the Lord.

Her children now range in age from 32 to 9, and watching them grow into adulthood has been one of her greatest joys. Their

Dana has 6 children and has been homeschooling for 17 years. She and her husband have been married for 32 years and have made it their life’s work to raise their family with intention, purpose, and a love for the Lord.

Her children now range in age from 32 to 9, and watching them grow into adulthood has been one of her greatest joys. Their oldest works as an assistant funeral director and office manager at a local funeral home. One son dual enrolled in community college while being homeschooled. He has earned his associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology, later graduated from Auburn University in Mechanical Engineering, and now works for Alabama Power. Another son also earned his associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology and is now pursuing engineering. One of her children is currently graduating high school and plans to pursue a degree in education, while Dana continues homeschooling her two youngest children at home.

Her youngest son’s learning differences sparked a deep interest in understanding how children learn and how to better reach struggling students. That interest led her to begin working toward certification in Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), where she continues to grow in her passion for helping children learn well.

In addition to homeschooling, Dana is the founder and leader of the Wiregrass 4-H Club, which she started five years ago to serve homeschooled students in Houston County. Through that work, she has helped create meaningful opportunities for students to learn, grow, and build community beyond the classroom.

Before dedicating herself full time to raising and homeschooling her family, Dana worked as a veterinary technician. Today, she and her family live on a farm with horses, raise Pomeranians, and enjoy the full and busy life that comes with a home centered on faith, family, and meaningful work. Her life reflects a deep commitment to serving others, loving her family well, and following the Lord faithfully in every season.

Hi! My name is Kati Smith, and I am so excited to be back for my third year at camp D.I.G! I’m 22 years old and from Ozark, Alabama. I am a 2026 graduate from Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. My bachelors degree is in Child Psychology and I plant to continue my education by beginning my masters program at Troy University this Aug

Hi! My name is Kati Smith, and I am so excited to be back for my third year at camp D.I.G! I’m 22 years old and from Ozark, Alabama. I am a 2026 graduate from Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. My bachelors degree is in Child Psychology and I plant to continue my education by beginning my masters program at Troy University this August. I have a huge passion for working with kids and helping them grow. I’m looking forward to lots of fun, laughter, and learning together. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful experience. I know the Lord has great things in store!

Crystal holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Barton College in North Carolina. After serving four years in the U.S. Army as a flight dispatcher, she discovered that her true passion was working with school-age children. Her career includes experience ias a preschool teachers and as a residential life coordinator at the North Caroli

Crystal holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Barton College in North Carolina. After serving four years in the U.S. Army as a flight dispatcher, she discovered that her true passion was working with school-age children. Her career includes experience ias a preschool teachers and as a residential life coordinator at the North Carolina School for the Deaf. She is trilingual- native in both English and Spanish, and intermediate in American Sign Language. Crystal homeschools both of her children, ages 11 and 4. Navigating a dyslexia diagnosisi with one of her children during the early elementary years deepened her commitment to specialized education. When she isn’t teaching , she loves scuba diving, hiking, and crafting. Crystal has a heart for learners who need a bit more support, patience, and understanding, and she is thrilled to be a part of Camp D.I.G.

Audrey Meuleman has been a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist since 2006 and a certified dyslexia specialist since 2024. She is also a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA). She specializes in supporting students with speech, language, and lit

Audrey Meuleman has been a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist since 2006 and a certified dyslexia specialist since 2024. She is also a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA). She specializes in supporting students with speech, language, and literacy challenges using evidence-based, structured language and literacy approaches.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Auburn University in 2004. She then graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University where she received her Masters of Communication Disorders. She completed her dyslexia training at The University of Alabama through the Dyslexia Resource Center Louisiana which is IMSLEC accredited. She has 20 years of experience in the public school setting and works privately with students to provide explicit, systematic, sequential Multisensory Structured Dyslexia Therapy instruction. She is passionate about helping her students improve their reading and language skills.

I am a devoted stay-at-home mom to one wonderful daughter and have been happily married for 12 years. Faith and family are at the center of my life, and I enjoy being actively involved in my church's children's and youth ministries. I have a passion for working with kids and love encouraging and supporting them as they grow. In my free ti

I am a devoted stay-at-home mom to one wonderful daughter and have been happily married for 12 years. Faith and family are at the center of my life, and I enjoy being actively involved in my church's children's and youth ministries. I have a passion for working with kids and love encouraging and supporting them as they grow. In my free time, I enjoy exploring different crafts and creative projects, which allow me to express my creativity and make meaningful memories with family and friends. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve others, nurture relationships, and invest in the people around me. 

Keisha organizes Sibling Camp  and Camp Fun for Camp D.I.G.  Every day is unique and a surprise to the campers . Archery, boating, fishing, water balloon volleyball, creek adventures, and so much more she is always coming up with new experiences for us. 

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My name is Janet Keown and I want to share a story about my granddaughter. In second grade, at Christmas time, we were told that she was so far behind in reading that there was no way she could be promoted to third grade. I was heartbroken and determined to find help for her. I researched and found a tutor that was trained in the Or

Hello,

My name is Janet Keown and I want to share a story about my granddaughter. In second grade, at Christmas time, we were told that she was so far behind in reading that there was no way she could be promoted to third grade. I was heartbroken and determined to find help for her. I researched and found a tutor that was trained in the Orton-Gillingham Method of teaching reading (more on that later). My granddaughter began tutoring the next week; by the end of the year, she had made so much progress that she was promoted to the third grade. She continues with the tutoring sessions and she attends a camp in the summer for more intense tutoring.

I am a retired elementary education school teacher with ten years experience in teaching primary grades and ten years teaching special education in public schools. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree: Early Childhood. I have worked during the summer at Camp DIG, which is held on week days for the month of June at the Vineyard in Ariton, AL. We tutor students with dyslexia or those struggling with reading for four hours each day using the OG Method using the S.P.I.R.E. curriculum. The rest of the day is spent doing fun camp activities.

ORTON GILLINGHAM TRAINING INFORMATION: While teaching at Laverne Primary School in Laverne, Tennessee I was trained by fellow teachers using the Spalding Method (very similar to OG) in a public elementary school using a curriculum called “Johnny Can Spell” from 1998-2002. More recently I have completed 60 hours training in the OG Method through Reed Charitable Foundation.