Diana Horner has been an incredible tutor for our sons. Both of our boys are minimally verbal, so finding someone who understands how to build functional language and reading skills in a meaningful, structured way was extremely important to us. Diana has exceeded every expectation. She uses the UFLI program and we have seen real progress in both boys' reading skills. What stands out most is her ability to break things down in a way that is accessible and effective for learners who need explicit, systematic instruction. She meets them exactly where they are, while still holding high expectations for their growth and progress on their goals. Just as important, our boys absolutely love working with her. Diana brings such a warm, cheerful energy to every session, and her positive, encouraging style keeps them engaged and motivated. Her sessions are structured and purposeful, but also fun, which is not easy to balance, but she does it seamlessly. , We are so grateful to have found her. Diana is not only highly skilled but also deeply kind and invested in her students' growth. She has made a meaningful difference for our boys. read more

I couldn't say enough kind words about Diana! She is so good with my 3 year old. I wanted to make sure my kid was progressing like he should but also wasnt ready for him to be in "traditional" schooling. I went in search for an at home tutor and it was so hard finding someone with experience with his age group but also experience being a real teacher, and on top of that someone reliable. Diana is AMAZING, and worth every penny. Every week she comes with a new/different activity sometimes she has him dancing to songs about letters or shapes another time they are doing word puzzles. My 3 year old is literally on the road to reading because of her. Very happy she is apart of my kids development, because with her he is learning so much! read more

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I've had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Horner for some time now from her previous special education position, and have continued to keep in touch with her as she has grown and blossomed into her own wonderful business. I had the pleasure of working with Diana last summer. My son had just came out of 1st grade, and was going to be heading into 2nd. He has always struggled with Reading challenges. He needed help over the summer with learning how to read. I saw her post about her business, and immediately reached out. She is completely worth the price. Scheduling was flexible! We had sessions in person and over zoom! She made things FUN! She knew exactly what he needed. She took her time, and got to know him as a person; didn't rush him. She knew when he was having anxiety. She knew when he was just being stubborn and she could push him a little harder. To this day, he still wants me to do the same "happy dance" she did when he would get the answer correct. I HIGHLY recommend her. read more

Diana is nothing short of amazing, she's very passionate and instantly created a loving chemistry with my son and he never wants to leave after our sessions I love the progress I'm seeing in my son and really like how she's always prepared for our sessions, her materials and how engaged she always is with my son. read more

Miss Diana is amazing and my son absolutely loves her. Her energy makes it easy for littles to trust and work with her. My 5 year old son (sometimes difficult to heal with) has made lots of progress under her wings and i highly recommend her services. read more

Diane was so amazing advocating for my sons needs. She took a deep dive into his IEP and eliminated a lot of unnecessary goals that he just wasn't meeting. She set some new goals for him to target and actually be able to crush. I didn't know what my son was missing until she pointed it out. As a parent that always dreads IEP's I am so happy we decided to reach out to a step above. read more

While I have not personally used A Step Above's services, I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Horner in a school setting for several years. As a program specialist, I worked closely with her in the classroom and witnessed firsthand her dedication and passion for supporting students with special needs. Mrs. Horner is deeply committed to her work and to the families she serves. Based on her proven track record in special education, I highly recommend A Step Above Specialized Learning Services. read more