Meet the Owner of the Orchard!
Shannon Robichaud is an accomplished teacher with nearly ten years of classroom teaching experience where she has worked with a wide variety of learners. She is a dedicated educator who has worked with children of varied ages and abilities, and she is highly skilled in assessing students’ abilities and developing individual plans to meet their specific needs. Her specialty is working with dyslexic learners. She has a strong ability to innovate, motivate, and create safe and engaging learning environments for students of all levels.
Credentials
B.A. in Psychology (Fairfield University, Class of 2013)
M.A. in Elementary Education (Fairfield University, Class of 2014)
Former Kindergarten + 1st Grade teacher (DC Public Schools, 6 years)
Certified Academic Language Training Affiliate (began June 2021 at ASDEC)
Professional Dyslexia Certificate recipient (University of Florida, August 2022)
Former Elementary and Middle School Teacher at The Siena School (Oakton VA)
Orton-Gillingham trained through IMSE
Fun Facts
Worked at the Walt Disney World Resort from August 2014 to May 2015
Loves to perform and has experience acting, voice acting, tap dancing, and performing in community theatre musicals
Prominent member of the Dungeons and Dragons/TTRPG community
Has appeared at birthday parties as a variety of Disney Princesses
Mama to two beautiful boys, Milo (age 3) and Nolan (age 4 months)