School year sessions will begin on September 8!  In-person or virtual sessions are available. 
​All sessions are personalized one-on-one instruction unless otherwise requested. 
Please contact us at carisaf@sagelearningcenter.com or 406-582-9570 for more information.  
​Thank you for your continued support!

ABOUT US
AT SAGE LEARNING CENTER, OUR MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY AND
DECREASE THE GAP BETWEEN A PERSON'S POTENTIAL AND THEIR PERFORMANCE.
WE HELP BUILD ESSENTIAL LEARNING SKILLS THAT FOSTER
INCREASED CONFIDENCE AND LOVE OF LEARNING.
Carisa Fillbach, Director
Established in 1996, the Sage Learning Center is locally owned and operated by Carisa Fillbach.  Carisa worked and studied as a teacher at Sage since 1997, and has owned and operated Sage Learning Center since 2002. A Bozeman native, Carisa has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Montana State University along with in-depth training using Precision Teaching methods, which have gained wide acceptance throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, Carisa received her dyslexia remediation certification through the Melvin-Smith Learning Center in California under the guidance of Dr. Joan Smith in 2002. The program focused on educating teachers to be effective in providing remedial treatment for children and adults with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or related learning challenges. Carisa is a Bozeman native and resides in Bozeman with her husband and three girls.




Bailey Brubaker, Learning Manager/Teacher
Bailey was born and raised on a small family farm in Kalispell, MT. She has been working with students at Sage Learning Center since December of 2015.  Her passion has always been working with children, teaching and helping students succeed in their education. She is a CAP mentor through Thrive, and has been very active in 4-H and FFA.  She has gained leadership and public speaking skills through her experiences within these programs.  Bailey has an A.S in Applied Sciences and a degree in Early Childhood Education from Montana State University. Other than teaching, attending graduate school, and volunteering, Bailey enjoys spending time outdoors. Hiking, fishing, camping and racing motocross are her favorite pastimes. She looks forward to working with your child at Sage!
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​Sierra Fischer-Dykman, Teacher/Tutor
​Sierra is a Bozeman native and comes to Sage with a desire and love for teaching. She is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education and a minor in Spanish. Though she stayed in Bozeman for school, she has ventured off around the world and has taught in Chile, Spain, and Japan. Her love for teaching began as a peer tutor in a high school special education classroom, and she has been hooked on teaching ever since. Outside of teaching, she enjoys playing guitar, hiking with her dogs, and traveling. Sierra is excited to have the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop positive relationships with her students through the Sage learning platform. She believes that students learn best in positive environments and hopes to help her students gain confidence in their skills both inside and outside of school. Sierra looks forward to working with your child at Sage!




​Kristyna Rudio, Teacher/Tutor
Kristyna is a Montana native and was born and raised in Helena, MT. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education K-8 with a K-12 Reading-Teaching Minor and a concentration in Special Education. Soon after beginning her education classes at MSU, she realized the great passion she has for helping children learn new skills. She is honored be a part of a fresh and innovative generation of teachers and is excited to see where the future will take her. Kristyna sees value in the strengths of every student and works hard to demonstrate that every day. By being a part of the community at Sage, she is able to work collaboratively with students, teachers and parents and gain new perspectives on learning. Kristyna’s favorite subjects in school are English and Social Studies, but through continued education, she has found a new appreciation of Mathematics. Aside from teaching, Kristyna enjoys hiking, spending time with close friends and family, reading and writing, and singing. She also loves kids of all ages and enjoys spending time with the baby she nannies, and her nephews. Kristyna can’t wait to meet you!


Lucy O'Hagan, Teacher/Tutor
Lucy originates from the small town of Okoboji, Iowa and has been enjoying the mountains of Bozeman for the past 2 years! She is currently pursuing a degree in English Education 5-12 and Community Health. She hopes to use her education to teach and implement programs that raise awareness for mental health programs in schools. She is a volunteer at Eagle Mount as well as Montana State University's VOICE Center. The Sage community has provided her with an opportunity to teach students and help each student reach their potential and love for learning. Aside from teaching, Lucy enjoys any outdoor activities, singing, and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to working with your child at Sage!





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