Meet the Team

At Spout Education, we believe every child deserves patient, personalized support. Our team of experienced tutors is dedicated to helping students build confidence and close learning gaps through evidence-based, structured instruction. We combine explicit teaching with engaging, play-based methods to meet each child’s unique needs and learning style.

Katia Sutherland, Founder and Lead Tutor at Spout Education in Halifax

Katia Sutherland

Founder & Lead Tutor

Katia is a bilingual educator with over 11 years of experience supporting students with learning differences. She holds two master’s degrees in education and has completed specialized training in dyslexia through Yale University. She specializes in Orton-Gillingham structured literacy and math remediation, working with students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism using explicit, multisensory, and scaffolded instruction designed to build lasting skills and confidence.

Chantal Doiron-Widgery, French Resource Tutor at Spout Education Halifax

Chantal Doiron-Widgery

French Resource Tutor

Chantal is an experienced French resource teacher with over 18 years in education. She specializes in play-based structured literacy using EMS (Enseignement Multisensoriel Simultané), a multisensory approach adapted from Orton-Gillingham principles for French literacy. She supports students with learning gaps and disabilities with game-based lessons that build confidence, independence, and strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.

More tutors joining soon!

We’re growing our team and will be adding more wonderful tutors in the near future.

Currently accepting applications.

Email: katia@spouteducation.com