April Hooper
With VCS Since
2022
Campus Location
Tempe Campus (K-8)
Primary Grade Level Serving
Lower Elementary K-4
Positions
K-4 Reading Intervention & VINE Teacher
Contact
Phone: 480.752.8993
Church Affiliation
Sun Valley Community Church
Biography
April was born in California, but spent her formative years growing up in Scottsdale, Az. She has been married to her husband, Matt, since 2001 and they have two daughters. April is a Dyslexia Specialist and is certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach. She currently serves as the VINE Reading Intervention Teacher for K-4 students. Before working at Valley Christian, she worked in the Kyrene School District for 8 years, leading small groups for reading and math intervention. April has over 350 hours of specific training for Dyslexia screening, teaching, consulting, and advocating. She first received training for working with Dyslexic students in 2016. She will continue to learn and grow in these areas, as helping Dyslexic students and their families are her passion. April also served for a year as an elected board member of the Arizona branch of the International Dyslexia Association. April enjoys reading, theatre, and coffee.
Credentials
Scottsdale Community College, Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development, 1999