Ms. Connell received her Bachelors of Arts  from Kent State University.  She also has her Masters in Education/Intervention Specialist M/M  K-12 from Wright State University.  She is a Certified Intervention Specialist M/M K-12

Ms. Connell has worked as an Intervention Specialist for over 10 years! She has also worked as a Teacher Aide for 2 years.

Ms. Connell loves working with the students and watching them learn to read and develop the love of reading. She enjoys watching students achieve their own goals and celebrating with them.  She also loves the nurturing, positive, and caring culture that DLA has for each student so they will grow to be positive leaders in their community. 

Mrs. Kisker attended Wheaton College, IL. BA, English Literature, Brandeis University.   MFA, Acting and the  London Academy of Performing Arts, London, UK. Shakespeare Performance.  She is certified in Wilson Phonics and The Writing Revolution

She has taught middle School Drama, Weston, MA (1 yr); Kindermusik, Prince Georges County, MD (9 yrs) ; Preaching, MDiv Program, Drew Theological Seminary (1 yr) and Wesley Theological Seminary (9 yrs); Substitute Teacher, Pathway School of Discovery (2 yrs); Reading Interventionist, Dayton Leadership Academies (8 yrs)

She  loves collaborating with creative teachers. At DLA, we are a team with a unifying vision. We have a strong presence of love and support, and a rich sense of humor.  She especially love the students. She teaches in order to draw out the best in each young person. Regardless of their past performance or challenging circumstances, each student has multiple opportunities to step forward and shine; academically, personally, and as a crucial member of various smaller communities within the school.