LETTERS© has developed easy-to-use learning materials for diverse students of all ages. The team started with a simple concept for meaningful worksheets to complement multisensory teaching methods. We soon realized the necessity for a clean, consistent literacy curriculum which contains all of the elements in an easy-to-teach and easy-to-learn English language program.
Michelle Kapelle is the instructional designer and the founder of LETTERS©.
Faith, family, and friends are my inspiration for life. They are the foundation of my worldview and are what gives me fuel for successful achievements. I delight in opportunities to serve students through designing, developing, and teaching to individual learning styles and diverse abilities.
My career has been education focused for over 30 years including work in public schools as a Certified Education Assistant, home educating my three children, tutoring, and work in a learning resources store. The culmination of those years of practical experience led to designing and developing LETTERS©; adaptive curriculum and resources for all learners, particularly those with diverse academic requirements.
Currently I enjoy planning, preparing, tutoring, and facilitating lessons and curriculum based on each student’s grade expectations and the Core Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education in BC. I collaborate with BC Certified Teachers and other professionals as a team to support students while they move forward in their academic endeavors. And yes! I am now able to use the LETTERS© strategies and products with my own students.
In my downtime, I thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors with my family and friends while walking, kayaking, or hiking. I love the adventure of road trips and discovering new places. Watching movies, playing games, or researching an assortment of topics brings relaxation. Best of all, spending time with my new granddaughter brings joy beyond measure.
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Faith, family, and friends are my inspiration for life. They are the foundation of my worldview and are what gives me fuel for successful achievements. I delight in opportunities to serve students through designing, developing, and teaching to individual learning styles and diverse abilities.
My career has been education focused for over 30 years including work in public schools as a Certified Education Assistant, home educating my three children, tutoring, and work in a learning resources store. The culmination of those years of practical experience led to designing and developing LETTERS©; adaptive curriculum and resources for all learners, particularly those with diverse academic requirements.
Currently I enjoy planning, preparing, tutoring, and facilitating lessons and curriculum based on each student’s grade expectations and the Core Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education in BC. I collaborate with BC Certified Teachers and other professionals as a team to support students while they move forward in their academic endeavors. And yes! I am now able to use the LETTERS© strategies and products with my own students.
In my downtime, I thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors with my family and friends while walking, kayaking, or hiking. I love the adventure of road trips and discovering new places. Watching movies, playing games, or researching an assortment of topics brings relaxation. Best of all, spending time with my new granddaughter brings joy beyond measure.
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Emily Duncan is the illustrator for LETTERS©. Emily's hand-drawn images bring the lessons and multisensory resources to life.
With over fifteen years of experience in drawing and artistic expression, Emily has developed her own unique style.
Recently Emily and her husband Cal have added to the family with the addition of their beautiful baby girl, Lila, born June 30, 2020.
Emily owns and operates Em Duncan Photography
Find Em on Instagram and on Facebook
With over fifteen years of experience in drawing and artistic expression, Emily has developed her own unique style.
Recently Emily and her husband Cal have added to the family with the addition of their beautiful baby girl, Lila, born June 30, 2020.
Emily owns and operates Em Duncan Photography
Find Em on Instagram and on Facebook
Stephanie Kapelle is the administrative assistant, an advisor, contributor, order manager and the word artist for LETTERS©.
Stephanie was a student of the Orton-Gillingham learning method and went on to graduate high school with honours.
Steph has recently graduated (with distinction) in the summer of 2020 from Okanagan College!!!! Stephanie achieved her Early Childhood Education Diploma, Special Needs Certificate, and Infant/Toddler Certificate. Congratulations, Steph!!!
When Stephanie is not busy with LETTERS© she enjoys playing violin, working out at the gym, and discovering new sites in Alberta's beautiful playground.
Find Steph on Facebook and on Instagram
Stephanie was a student of the Orton-Gillingham learning method and went on to graduate high school with honours.
Steph has recently graduated (with distinction) in the summer of 2020 from Okanagan College!!!! Stephanie achieved her Early Childhood Education Diploma, Special Needs Certificate, and Infant/Toddler Certificate. Congratulations, Steph!!!
When Stephanie is not busy with LETTERS© she enjoys playing violin, working out at the gym, and discovering new sites in Alberta's beautiful playground.
Find Steph on Facebook and on Instagram
Matthew Kapelle has been a technical advisor and contributor for LETTERS© and still offers suggestions now and then.
Matthew was a student of the Orton-Gillingham learning method and went on to graduate high school with honours.
LETTERS© has taken a backseat for Matthew as he has been hired as heavy equipment operator and labourer for a Kelowna-based excavating company. Matthew enjoys running the excavator, loader, and roller.
When Matt is not playing in the dirt you can find him at World Gym gaining strength and relieving stress by lifting weights.
Matthew was a student of the Orton-Gillingham learning method and went on to graduate high school with honours.
LETTERS© has taken a backseat for Matthew as he has been hired as heavy equipment operator and labourer for a Kelowna-based excavating company. Matthew enjoys running the excavator, loader, and roller.
When Matt is not playing in the dirt you can find him at World Gym gaining strength and relieving stress by lifting weights.
Karen Autio is the editor for LETTERS©.
Karen is an in-depth copy editor and proofreader, with over six years of in-house editing of educational and technical materials, as well as experience with freelance editing of book manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction).
Karen is also the author of three historical novels for young readers.
Karen's newest book is, Kah-Lan and the Stink Ink, coming October 1, 2020. Congratulations, Karen!!!
Find Karen on LinkedIn and on FaceBook
For more information about Karen's books, visit her website to discover her historical novels, her chapter books, and Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon,and Kah-Lan, The Adventurous Sea Otter
Karen is an in-depth copy editor and proofreader, with over six years of in-house editing of educational and technical materials, as well as experience with freelance editing of book manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction).
Karen is also the author of three historical novels for young readers.
Karen's newest book is, Kah-Lan and the Stink Ink, coming October 1, 2020. Congratulations, Karen!!!
Find Karen on LinkedIn and on FaceBook
For more information about Karen's books, visit her website to discover her historical novels, her chapter books, and Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon,and Kah-Lan, The Adventurous Sea Otter
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