About Us
Light Up Learning (L.U.L.) is an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that exists to provide exceptional, appropriate and accessible education therapies for struggling learners of all ages throughout South Florida, first, and then to surrounding areas.
L.U.L. found its name and inspiration in the life of its founder, Jessica Castillo.
In 2005, one of Mrs. Castillo’s daughters was diagnosed with multiple learning disabilities, and she quickly became overwhelmed with the difficulties facing her. The light of hope that is seen so clearly in the eyes of a child, was slowly being extinguished from her daughter’s with each challenge. Every aspect of their lives was impacted – school, home, social and spiritual.
An educator, Jessica was compelled to find a solution that was effective, permanent and affordable. She found N.I.L.D. later that year, enrolled her daughter in an educational therapy program, and became a therapist herself. Due in large part to the incredible intervention of NILD Educational Therapy (and her therapist), her daughter’s all lit up again, and more confident than ever! Since then, Jessica has helped many students “light up” and discover that they are wonderfully made, and ready for a future filled with hope.
