Ali Perkins LaTorre
Founder and Head Facilitator
Ali was born and raised in Maine. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, so reading and writing were always a huge struggle for her. After graduating from Merriconeag Waldorf High School, Ali attended the University of Maine at Farmington and completed a degree in Elementary Education. She taught third and eighth grade English at Cornville Regional Charter School.
In 2018, Ali moved to Hillsborough, NC, to open Ali Perkins Dressage LLC. For the past four years, Ali has been teaching dressage to students of all levels and ages. She has also competed in Grand Prix Dressage.
In the winter of 2022, she became a certified Horse Powered Reading® Instructor while taking graduate courses in Special Education in literacy. Rearing2Read was created in the summer of 2022. Ali has a MeD from Elon University. She is currently working on an EdD in Leadership in Learning from Vanderbilt University.
Favorite Genre: Survival Fiction
Tonya LaTorre
Facility Host
About: Tonya owns and runs Rouxtano Farm. She is an avid reader, writer, and equestrian. She rides GiGi and Benson in dressage. Tonya has five children and two grandchildren!
Favorite Genre: Memoirs
What Sets Us Apart
People-First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—because when you thrive, so do we.
Long-Term Relationships
We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our clients and growing with them over time.
Proven Process, Flexible Execution
We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our methods are clear, but always responsive.