KAREN SAXE

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Over Twenty-Five Years Experience Helping Children Grow

Titus Tutors was founded by Karen Saxe, a certified educator in both Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 25 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Simmons University and a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Reading and Language Arts from the University of Saint Joseph.

Karen has taught students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. At Rumsey Hall School, she has held a range of roles, including lead third-grade teacher, director of the Lower School Afternoon Enrichment Program, and Learning Skills instructor. She currently serves as the English Department Chair for grades 6–9. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Karen is the head of the seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ dormitory and coaches the Varsity Tennis team.

She brings specialized training in Orton-Gillingham and the Wilson Reading System and was an early adopter of distance learning in ESL (English as a Second Language), working with students from around the globe. Her diverse experience and commitment to individualized instruction are at the heart of Titus Tutors’ mission.

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Titus Tutors Summer 2025

Dedication. Experience. Compassion.

Titus Summer 2025 Educators

Stacie DeGrazia

6-9 Math Support, Review, and Enrichment

Dierdre McGuire

2-6 Summer Reading Support, Literature, Writing, Grammar, and Math

dmcguire@rumseyhall.org

Reading Intervention and Remediation K-9

Roxanne Kraft, LHTC/SNIS

Roxanne Kraft is a Certified Special Educator with over 35 years of experience working with students in grades K-8 and ages 19-22 (Transition Program). She attended Western Michigan University and Southern Connecticut State University; receiving a BS in Special Education and a MS in Learning Disabilities. Roxanne has extensive training and experience in teaching Multisensory Reading to students with reading difficulties, including those identified with Reading Disabilities/Dyslexia. She has extensive skills knowledge/training working with students with learning challenges ranging from mild to severe, in all content areas, both teaching and conducting Multidisciplinary Evaluations.

Roxanne currently works in the New Milford Public School system where she is well-known for her experience and expertise working with students showing compassion and dedication. She was chosen by parents and peers to receive the honor of being the New Milford Teacher of the Year.

SSAT Math Instructor and Upper Level Math Tutor

Nicole Cowles

Nicole Cowles has over 30 years of experience teaching all levels of mathematics, including SAT preparation courses at the high school and college levels. She has also served as a math coordinator and has tutored hundreds of students. In her free time, Nicole likes to travel, read, and spend time with her husband and 3 children.

Kip Faison Math, Writing, SSAT, ISEE, SAT

Kip is a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is studying
mathematics, biophysics and neuroscience. He scored 1530 on the SAT (780 in math, 750 in
English). Kip has received national and international awards for math and science, has taught at
Titus Tutors for almost three years with over 150 hours of experience, and has received
numerous rave reviews from parents and students.

Caroline Kibbe Math, Writing, SSAT, ISEE, SAT

Krysti Toth: Elementary Ed and Special Education

I have been a preschool special education teacher for 6 years. I am certified to teach pre-k to third grade and special education. I have a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education and psychology of youth. I have worked in the education field for over 12 years and I love to help children learn and grow.

Meet our Intern

At Titus, we believe in supporting our students and giving valuable work experience to young, talented, and motivated individuals.

Natalie Klemm is a second-year intern. She currently attends Hotchkiss School. She works primarily as a math, reading, and writing mentor to students who need summer guidance and enrichment.