Words cannot express how appreciative our family is to Kathy.  The years Brian has spent with her he has
grown into a good reader.  When we first came to her the school reported he was a year behind in reading.  Now he reads within his age level, improving from 50 wpm to 150wpm!  He has learned indispensable skills to decoding which will surely be key in his future success in high school and college.  Kathy's patience, persistence and dedication are priceless and we were blessed to have her in our lives.
                                                                                                                        Adrienne & Robert E. (parents)
                                                                                      

I am delighted to announce that Kathy (Karahalios) Kastelan has been recognized as one of the Winnetka
Alliances's outstanding educators this year.  Your name was submitted in appreciation of the special difference you have made in the lives of young children.  We thank you for the exceptional care and education you have provided to the youngest members of our community.  
                                                                                             The Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood 2005


Thank you so much for your incredibly hard work and dedication for the last 3+ years as you tutored Danny. Your positive attitude and compassion combined with your professional knowledge is certainly a winning combination!  You have changed his life in a very profound way by teaching him to read.  This gift of reading is a gift that will last Danny a lifetime!  
                                                                                                                                              Carol E. (parent)


My husband, Jack and I feel indebted to you for really teaching him how to read and ensuring that he'll thrive as a learner.  The work you did together has helped him regain both his feeling of being smart and a bounce in his step.  Watching this transformation has been a gift for me and makes me appriciate the hard work of learning in a way I had not thought of before.  Thank you for all that you have given to Jack.  
                                                                                                                               Anne & Vince K. (parents)


What kept me going is that I got smarter with each lesson.  You taught me how to read and write and always encouraged me to keep going when I was down.  Thank you.  I won't forget what you taught me.  
                                                                                                                                            Jack K. (student)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                           Sherman Oaks Educational Therapy
                                                                             Kathy Kastelan
                                                                             (818) 217- 6152