Mission Statement

WattsNatural Tutoring provides affordable and quality access to literacy development with a focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), who are often at an educational disadvantage. We work with families who have school-aged students with both undiagnosed and diagnosed learning differences are significantly behind in reading, as well as adults who have been stigmatized due to illiteracy. We believe that finances and access constraints should not hinder an individual’s desire to pursue a more literate life.

Literacy is the pathway that connects us with the world around us.

Meet Our Board

  • Latoya Watts

    Founder and Executive Director

    Latoya Watts is a proud Caribbean-American woman born on the island of Tobago (sister island of Trinidad & Tobago).

    Latoya Watts became a teacher at the age of four. As a reading four year old her first student was her uncle, thirty years her senior. He was illiterate and at that young age Latoya’s career as a teacher began. She received her BA in English Literature and Secondary Education from Lesley University and her M.Ed. as a Reading Specialist from the University of Rhode Island. She is a Certified Level practitioner through the Orton-Gillingham Academy.

  • H. Colin Watts

    H. Colin Watts is a Caribbean American male with over a decade of expertise in Customer Service for companies such as American Airlines, National Grid, and Washington Trust. Colin possesses an innate ability to connect with individuals. His knack for engaging with people on a personal level and leaving a lasting positive impact on every interaction is one that serves our board well.

    Beyond his professional endeavors, Colin's journey extends to the world of sports. A proud representative of his home country, Guyana’s National Soccer team. Colin's commitment to the game extends beyond the pitch, as he generously shares his expertise through soccer coaching, mentorship, and more.

  • Ricky Wong

    Ricky is a VP of IT in the financial sector, dedicated spouse and parent of three, and a passionate advocate for education and philanthropy. Beyond the world of tech, Ricky treasures family moments while fueling a deep-seated commitment to improving underserved communities and leveling the playing field. With a unique blend of financial expertise and a heart for giving back, Ricky channels his energy into making a meaningful difference through education and philanthropic endeavors.

  • Maria Gonzalez

    Maria Gonzalez is a native Spanish-speaking Latina woman born and raised in Providence. Maria is an educator who started her career as a learning specialist supporting literacy diagnostics and interventions for a specific population of students. The mission of WNT deeply resonates with Maria. She believes it is essential to provide affordable literacy development to students with economic and educational disadvantages, often those of BIPOC communities. Maria holds a Master’s in Urban Education and currently works as high school teacher. She enjoys basketball, reading, teaching, photography and traveling.