...............Creating a Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning!
About Us
The staff at Summit is expertly trained, friendly, and trustworthy.
Who are we? Coming from backgrounds in psychology, therapy, education, human development, communications and design, we share a common passion for facilitating learning and a desire to help others. Our educators maintain a high degree of collaboration to ensure quality instruction.
About our space. The environment at Summit is the right place for focused learning. Our space is private, cozy and quiet. We have several student rooms with natural lighting and ventilation and minimal distractions. We also have an outdoor space and a very large student room which are beneficial for students who need to move around while learning.
Why we are the best at what we do. At Summit, we engage all the senses, working with students visually, auditorily and kinesthetically. Our staff is trained in "responding to the response." This means we provide the right feedback to engage students as individuals and remediate errors at the source. We have proven over and over that we can help even the most frustrated students overcome academic challenges with these methods. Why not let us see what we can do for your student?
Nicolas Clausen, Director
Nic combines knowledge and experience in structured multi-sensory language programs with his knowledge of psychology and experiences with cognitive-behavioral talk therapy to help students of all kinds, bridging the gap between education and therapy. Along with working directly with students, Nic leads the team of instructors at Summit and guides all of the lesson planning.
Professional experience in Education. Nic is a professionally trained educator, having completed the Initial Professional Teacher Education program at UCD. During this program, he student taught in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades in Westminster. He received professional training in multi-sensory instruction while employed as a clinician and consultant at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. During his employment with LBLP, he served as a literacy consultant in the Colorado public schools where he instructed teachers in multi-sensory teaching methods. Nic has several years of experience in direct one-on-one instruction in multi-sensory techniques. He is also a member of the International Dyslexia Association.
Professional experience in Counseling. Prior to his work in education, Nic was a certified addiction counselor in Iowa where he helped adults, adolescents and children, one-on-one, through cognitive behavioral talk therapies and motivational interviewing in a clinical setting. He is very experienced working with people of all kinds, including those with autism and severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
Education. Nic has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in English from Iowa State University and has completed graduate level course work in pursuit of a Masters of Education at the University of Colorado-Denver. Nic continues to engage in continuing education in both education and therapy techinques and research.
Lora Homeyer
Lora Homeyer graduated with honors from the University of Georgia, earning a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with minors in Child and Family Development and Religion. She received her training in multi-sensory instruction techniques at Summit. Coming from a family of teachers, she has an instinct for teaching and finds enjoyment in helping others succeed. Her natural interpersonal skills provide comfort and ease to her students, developing confident and independent learners.
Having recently relocated to Colorado from Washington DC, she and her husband now reside on Boulder's northside. Along with teaching at Summit, Lora enjoys rock climbing, cooking, reading and exploring her new environment.
Tracey Kirschner
Tracey is a naturally gifted educator and counselor who has worked her entire professional career with kids including teaching art at a Montesorri pre-school and at a home for children with special needs. She teaches with patience and understanding and is dedicated to helping children who struggle with learning. Tracey is currently pursing her Masters in Transpersonal Counseling; Art Therapy at Naropa University. She also holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Education.
Tracey and her husband love living in Boulder and appreciate the lifestyle it offers. When she isn't working or studying, you might find her playing soccer, gardening, painting or making jewelry.
Rebecca Palmquist Clausen
Becca is Nic's partner at Summit and wife. Along with professional training in multi-sensory instruction, she has a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University. During her studies, Becca studied abroad in Italy, traveled to thirteen countries and extensively throughout the United States. She incorporates these experiences to engage students, encouraging a love of learning, a mind for critical thought and a natural curiosity. Becca uses her design and visualization skills to bring clarity and meaning to difficult concepts for Summit students by creating customized educational materials. She also helps manage the administrative functions at Summit.
Anything is possible with the right tools and attitude! Nic and Bec on the summit of Mt Sherman.
Summit Reading Center 4730 Table Mesa Drive Suite A100 Boulder, CO 80305
