LiteracyStructured Literacy Intervention
Small-group and one-on-one instruction grounded in the Science of Reading — building decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit for K–8 Students
Every Student
Deserves to Shine.
SHINES partners with schools to deliver evidence-based literacy and mathematics intervention during the school day — helping K–8 students build confidence, close learning gaps, and reach their full potential.
15+
Years of teaching experience
K–8
Grades served
100%
Evidence-based instruction
Our Foundation
A quiet promise to every child who is ready to learn.
SHINES Education Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by a California credentialed teacher with more than 15 years of experience. We partner with schools to provide the individualized academic support students need to build confidence, close learning gaps, and achieve lasting success.
Our Mission
To ensure every K–8 student has access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy and mathematics intervention during the school day — regardless of background, learning difference, or family resources.
Our Vision
A community of passionate credentialed and retired educators serving students across more and more schools — so every child who needs additional academic support has the opportunity to truly shine.
A Message From Our Founder
The heart behind SHINES.
I am a California credentialed teacher with more than 15 years of experience serving elementary students. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping children build confidence and achieve academic success.
As a classroom teacher, I saw firsthand that many students needed additional support in reading and mathematics but were unable to receive the individualized intervention they deserved. That drive led me to spend three years as an Academic Intervention Specialist, providing evidence-based instruction to students across multiple elementary schools.
I witnessed both the incredible progress students can make with targeted intervention and the growing need for more individualized support. When district funding changes resulted in the elimination of our intervention program, I saw an opportunity to continue serving students in a different way.
I believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed — and I am committed to helping every student shine.
Michelle Hanks
Founder & Executive Director
California credentialed teacher · 15+ years serving elementary students · 3 years as an Academic Intervention Specialist.
What We Do
Evidence-based intervention, delivered during the school day.
Four focused services, each rooted in research, each measured, each designed to help students build the foundational skills they need to thrive.
Literacy
MathematicsMultisensory Math Intervention
Targeted, hands-on math instruction that builds number sense, fluency, and problem-solving from the ground up.
Learning DifferencesSupport for Diverse Learners
Individualized instruction for students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences — meeting each learner where they are.
PartnershipSchool-Day Partnerships
We work alongside schools during the instructional day — complementing classroom teaching and making intervention accessible to the students who need it most.
Our Approach
How we choose students and design instruction.
SHINES uses evidence-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, multisensory mathematics, and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to give every child the individualized support they deserve.
01
Partner With the School
We collaborate with school leaders and classroom teachers to identify students who would benefit most from targeted intervention.
02
Identify Students Through Data
Using MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and classroom assessment data, we pinpoint each student's specific strengths and learning needs.
03
Deliver Research-Based Instruction
Small-group and one-on-one sessions grounded in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and multisensory mathematics.
04
Monitor Progress and Adjust
We track growth continually and adapt instruction — so students build durable skills, confidence, and independence.
Why This Work Matters
The credentials — and the classrooms — behind the mission.
SHINES was built on the ground, inside real elementary schools, by a teacher who has watched students transform when they finally receive the individualized support they need.
Foundation
15+
Years teaching K–8
Foundation
3
Years as Intervention Specialist
Foundation
K–8
Grade levels served
Foundation
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit organization
Where We Serve
Rooted in the Sacramento region — growing with every partnership.
Headquarters Partner schools Planned expansion
Moments From Our Work
The students, classrooms, and partnerships behind every gain.
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Our Growing Team
Educators dedicated to helping every student succeed.
Our vision is to build a team of passionate credentialed and retired educators. As funding and partnerships grow, SHINES will expand into more schools — bringing evidence-based intervention to more children who need it.
Michelle Hanks
Founder & Executive Director
California credentialed teacher with 15+ years serving K–8 students, including 3 years as an Academic Intervention Specialist.
Credentialed Educator
Literacy Interventionist — Coming Soon
As funding grows, we are building a team of credentialed teachers passionate about structured literacy and student growth.
Credentialed Educator
Math Interventionist — Coming Soon
We are seeking experienced educators to bring multisensory math intervention to more schools and students.
Retired Educator
Volunteer Mentor — Coming Soon
SHINES welcomes retired educators to share their decades of experience through mentorship and small-group instruction.
Voices From Our Community
What educators and families are saying.
“Michelle's intervention work was a turning point for our students. Her calm, structured approach helped children who were struggling finally feel like readers.”
Elementary School Principal
Sacramento-area District
“My daughter went from dreading reading to asking for extra books at bedtime. The individualized attention made every difference.”
Parent of a 3rd Grader
SHINES Family
“As a classroom teacher, having a partner who understands the Science of Reading and MTSS is invaluable. Our students grew — and so did our confidence.”
Grade-Level Teacher
Partner School
Questions, Answered
Everything you'd want to know before supporting SHINES.
Clear answers on how we work, who we serve, and how donors and schools can be part of helping students shine.
Still have a question?
Send us a note. A real person will read it and reply — usually within one to two business days.
Contact SHINESSHINES Education Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with schools to provide evidence-based literacy and mathematics intervention for K–8 students during the school day.
Donations directly fund intervention sessions for students — covering credentialed educators, evidence-based materials, and the operational costs of bringing SHINES into more schools. Every gift helps a student who might otherwise go without individualized support.
School and district leaders can reach out through our contact form. We collaborate to identify students, schedule sessions during the instructional day, and coordinate with classroom teachers so intervention complements — never replaces — core instruction.
We serve K–8 students with diverse learning needs, including students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
SHINES uses research-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, multisensory mathematics, and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
You can donate, share our mission, connect us with a school that needs intervention support, or reach out about volunteer and partnership opportunities through our contact form.
Help a Student Shine
One gift becomes hours of individualized learning.
Your support funds evidence-based intervention for K–8 students who need additional academic support but may not otherwise have access to it.
Donate to SHINESGet In Touch
Let's help more students shine — together.
Whether you're a school leader, donor, grant funder, community partner, or educator who wants to join our team, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach SHINES directly
Michelle personally reads every inquiry and will respond within one to two business days.
Email
info@shineseducation.org
Phone
(916) 470-4770
Location
11875 Stoney Oaks Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
