Dyslexia Explored Podcast
Supporting students with dyslexia has become a special part of my career as an educator. For nearly 20 years, I have taught at a private academy for students with dyslexia, in public schools, as an Orton-Gillingham tutor, and as an Adjunct Professor.
I was asked to share My Dyslexia Story for the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, from Scotland to the World. Available on Podbean, iTunes, and podcasts everywhere.
Dyslexia Posts
The costs of ignoring dyslexia are staggering for both individuals and society. With 1 in 5 people believed to be dyslexic, every day that educators and policy makers continue to ignore and stigmatize dyslexia is a day lost. [...]
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Aren’t All Dyslexics Alike? No, people with dyslexia are as unique as every other person. However, understanding their dyslexia leads to empowerment. For older students and adults, knowing their dyslexia type enables them to develop coping skills and target solutions to specific challenges. It also guides teachers, tutors, and parents in focusing remediation efforts. There is […] [...]
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What is dyslexia exactly? Is it a disease? Is it curable? Dyslexia is a lifelong neurobiological form of diversity that affects 1 in 5 children and adults. [...]
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STEM Pioneer to STEM Educator I love engineering. So why leave engineering for education? Long before STEM and STEAM were acronyms, few young girls were pursuing engineering as careers. Influential teachers in my life gave me the confidence to earn two degrees in engineering. Jerry Martin, my 6th grade math teacher at Ridgeview Junior High […] [...]
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Can you spot the 1 in 5 people with dyslexia? Some characteristics of dyslexia are more well-known than others. [...]
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The costs of ignoring dyslexia are staggering for both individuals and society. With 1 in 5 people believed to be dyslexic, every day that educators and policy makers continue to ignore and stigmatize dyslexia is a day lost. [...]
Read more...
Aren’t All Dyslexics Alike? No, people with dyslexia are as unique as every other person. However, understanding their dyslexia leads to empowerment. For older students and adults, knowing their dyslexia type enables them to develop coping skills and target solutions to specific challenges. It also guides teachers, tutors, and parents in focusing remediation efforts. There is […] [...]
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What is dyslexia exactly? Is it a disease? Is it curable? Dyslexia is a lifelong neurobiological form of diversity that affects 1 in 5 children and adults. [...]
Read more...
STEM Pioneer to STEM Educator I love engineering. So why leave engineering for education? Long before STEM and STEAM were acronyms, few young girls were pursuing engineering as careers. Influential teachers in my life gave me the confidence to earn two degrees in engineering. Jerry Martin, my 6th grade math teacher at Ridgeview Junior High […] [...]
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Can you spot the 1 in 5 people with dyslexia? Some characteristics of dyslexia are more well-known than others. [...]
Read more...
The costs of ignoring dyslexia are staggering for both individuals and society. With 1 in 5 people believed to be dyslexic, every day that educators and policy makers continue to ignore and stigmatize dyslexia is a day lost. [...]
Read more...