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Meet Ms. Kristy

The Founder of Reading with Ms. Kristy, LLC

Helping your child read with confidence, starting now

If your child is guessing at words, falling behind, or starting to say "I'm just not a good reader," you're in the right place. I'm Kristy Benitez, M.A.T., and I help students in grades 1–8 become confident, capable readers through clear, explicit, evidence-based instruction.

How we'll start

Every child begins with an assessment so I can see exactly where reading breaks down, whether that's sounds, spelling patterns, fluency, or comprehension. From there, I build a plan for your child, not a one-size-fits-all program. You'll know what we're working on, why it matters, and how your child is progressing.

Who I am

I spent twelve years teaching in rural Alaska, including some of the most remote villages in the country, in communities of fewer than 500 people. Most of those years were in preschool through third grade, the years that matter most for building reading foundations. I led reading intervention groups and worked closely with students far below grade level. Watching those students close gaps and gain confidence is still the most meaningful work I've done.

In 2025, my family traded tiny airplanes in rural Alaska for grocery stores down the road and moved to Texas. I now homeschool my own children through Classical Conversations, so I understand education from both sides: as a public school teacher, and as a homeschool parent who wants her children to thrive.

What I believe

Reading isn't natural; it has to be taught. Children are wired for spoken language, and I use a speech-to-print, linguistic approach grounded in the Science of Reading that connects the sounds children already know to the letters that represent them. When children understand how our language works, they stop guessing and start reading.

I also believe structure and joy go together. Success builds confidence, and confidence builds motivation

My goal for your family

To partner with you and give your child the skills, confidence, and love of reading they deserve.