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Today’s we’ll be speaking with Dr. Robin Edge, PhD, CCC-SLPDr. Robin Edge is a Licensed and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Tenured Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Jacksonville University where she teaches fluency disorders, healthcare ethics, counseling, professional issues, and international rehabilitation policy/cultural competence. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Georgia with a specialization in fluency disorders and treatment outcomes. She specializes in business practice and management, consulting with companies to open therapeutic and educational centers using skills she acquired owning a speech and occupational therapy private practice for many years. Dr. Edge has many national and international publications and presentations and is a strong advocate for patients with communication disorders and their families. She currently serves as the Florida Speech-Language Pathology Representative to the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association's Committee of Ambassador's, a group that advocates with federal legislators to increase funding and access to services for people with speech, language, literacy, and hearing needs. She also serves as the Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association's Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology and conducts continuing education courses for speech-language pathologists nationwide. This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Clarice Jackson is the founder of Voice Advocacy Center in Omaha NE where she serves as the Executive Director of the Literacy and Dyslexia Screening and Teaching Program. She also serves as a Councilwoman for The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County. She is a sought-after national presenter on the topics of dyslexia, black literacy matters and special education advocacy. She wrote a national resolution on dyslexia as the NAACP Ed Chair in 2014 and uses her platform to change the narrative surrounding literacy. –1. Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2. JFA Associates/The Institute study -The Impact of Ignoring Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities inthe Criminal Justice System: What We Know and Need to Know3. Prevalence of dyslexia among Texas prison inmates4. PEIMS Standard Reports | Texas Education Agency5. NAEP Nations Report Card - Interpreting NAEP Reading Results (ed.gov)Learning Ally: www.learningally.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions.../school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Chaz Perez is a Servant-leader, traveler, TEDx speaker, and Founder of BrilliantChildren.org and today he speaks with Asher about growing up with dyslexia and woking with the youth.This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions.../school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Tom Bergeron is the co-founder of InventiveLabs, a career and business incubator focused on college-aged adults with dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. The Lab runs a hands-on program helping individuals find their path forward by exploring career and school options, or maybe even starting their own business. Tom experienced many challenges in school, but by charting his own path he found success in business. He noticed the traits that hold some individuals back in school can actually be an advantage in the workplace. He is now committed to helping the next generation find their path forward and launch their careers. He believes it isn’t a race to the finish line, but a journey of learning and exploration to find a livelihood that offers fulfillment and success. FB: inventivelabsTwitter: inventivesriseInstagram: inventivelabsinventivelabs.orgThis show is sponsored in part by:Learning Ally: www.learningally.org3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/​Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-fo...​Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-fo...​Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia​)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

S3E1 Part 1 Married with Dyslexia.  Join Amy and I as we hope this talk will be encouraging, insightful and funny as we navigate what it's like to be Married with Dyslexia!This show is sponsored in part by:Learning Ally: www.learningally.orgLearning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texas3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)Learning Ally Learning Ally is a proud sponsor of the Empower Dyslexia podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Terrie Noland: Supporting your student in a virtual environment - keeping students engaged in digital learning        Terrie’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate, inspire, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students.  Terrie serves as the Vice-President of Educator Initiatives for Learning Ally where she works to develop engagement programs, professional learning services and communities for educators.  Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Terrie’s focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia.  Terrie is certified as an Academic Language Practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Literacy, with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from St. John’s University.This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

A discussion with award-winning educator and Author Hilderbrand Pelzer III and Asher Yearout, Host of Empower Dyslexia Student Edition.  It is all about how to support students with learning challenges. What can we do to cut off the pipeline to prison.Hilderbrand Pelzer III is an award-winning educator with three decades of wide-ranging experience in the urban educational field. Having served in wide-ranging capacity as an assistant regional superintendent, a high school principal, an elementary school principal, an assistant principal, and a teacher, Pelzer is highly familiar with the interconnected pathway of educational problems and solutions from the classroom to the district level.  As the author of Unlocking Potential: Organizing a School Inside a Prison, Pelzer has earned a national reputation for his achievements in expanding opportunities in highly challenging schools and educational environments. His enthusiasm for student achievement represents a career-long commitment that began as a first-year teacher at the Bensalem Youth Development Center, a state facility serving incarcerated male juveniles. Since then, his career has been distinguished by the intersection of education and incarceration. His passion for education and disadvantaged youth has equipped him to meet the needs of the most underserved students, demonstrated in his achievement of the Moral and Courageous Exemplar Urban Educational Leadership Award.  Pelzer is also a writer, contributor, and speaker. He highlights issues in urban education, ranging from the challenges faced by schools to their solutions. Among his many notable accomplishments is the creation of an evidence-based school model for serious and high-risk youth offenders in Philadelphia’s correctional facilities. He is a TEDx speaker, and his captivating TEDx talk “What Incarcerated Youth Can Teach Teachers” addressed students’ reading difficulties and what incarcerated youth can do to bring the severity of their inadequate reading instruction to the attention of aspiring teachers before their first lesson. Pelzer’s perspective on education is defined by incarcerated youths’ experience with school failure and the belief that their insights can strengthen educators understanding of where to raise the bar in teaching. Twitter:  @HP3Potential Instagram:  @hilderbrandpelzer3You Tube channel: Hilderbrand Pelzer III Website: HilderbrandPelzer3.comThis show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

S1:E2 Empower Dyslexia Student Edition Please join Asher speaks to Nancy Disterlic about what Dyslexia looks like in school from the eyes of a student.Nancy Disterlic graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development and Dallas Baptist University with a Master of Arts in Teaching (Multisensory Instruction).She taught in Keller ISD for 12 years in both elementary and high school, as a classroom teacher, dyslexia therapist and special education teacher for students with autism. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, and a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association. She is currently serving as the Region 10 Dyslexia Consultant, serving districts and students to develop the skills to become independent and confident. She offers a new perspective for teachers working with students with dyslexia.This show is sponsored in part by:Learning Ally: www.learningally.orgImpact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texasyslexia Student EditionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Show #1Welcome to Empower Dyslexia Student Edition.  My name is Asher Yearout and I am the host of this show.  This is a show 4 us, by us.  Let's go!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Rich Sanchez About Mr. Rich Sanchez:Entrepreneur, Investor, Speaker-       Founder & CEO: Product Fit (Professional Services Training, Consulting, Internet Publishing & Broadcasting company) -       Founder & Managing Partner: PFG Capital (Private Equity Investment Fund - Raising $100M to deploy on a portfolio of digital properties focused on education, health & wellness, finance and real estate industries to produce 25%+ ROI to investors by leveraging my network of corporate executives, investment fund managers, entrepreneurs, software engineers, digital marketers, creatives and high performing product managers) Global Speaker: Product School, Product-Led Alliance, Podcast Podcast | This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Mrs. Rachel Berger about Assistive technology and how to it can help students with learning disabilities. About Mrs. Rachel Berger: Assistive Tech Specialist / Dyslexia and LD Community Leader /  Rachel is the Executive Director of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota, a nonprofit dedicated to educational advocacy and an advocate for students with learning disabilities.  In that role for the past 7n years, she has worked with legislators on improving policy to benefit students with dyslexia and their educator needs.  She serves on the Higher Education Literacy Partnership in MN. In addition, Rachel works with Microsoft Education as a dyslexia assistive tech specialist helping to train educators and students in using assistive technology to remove barriers and empower students to reach their full educational potential. Twitter: @rachelmberger  Inclusive Reading: https://aka.ms/InclusiveReadingDemo Inclusive Writing: https://aka.ms/InclusiveWritingDemo Inclusive Math: https://aka.ms/InclusiveMathDemo Inclusive Communication: https://aka.ms/InclusiveCommunicationDemo https://aka.ms/AllAboutImmersiveReader  Dyslexia Awareness Cirriculum http://aka.ms/MECMadebyDyslexia http://aka.ms/MECMadebyDyslexia2  Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAEabEq 👉 Navigating Dyslexia: Collaboration, Support, and Community: Oct. 8, 6:30 PM EST 👉 Learning Differently with Dyslexia: Empowering Strengths by Providing Access: Oct 15, 6:30 PM EST 👉 Decoding the Future of Dyslexia: Oct 22, 6:30 PM EST   #education #msftadvocate #students #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #edtech #MIEExpert #remotelearning #distancelearning #hybridlearning   This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Returning guest Spencer J. Conley and Stephen speak about his book "Lead with L.O.V.E"  Spencer Conley has walked that walk, as an athlete, coach, and leadership entrepreneur and now he s sharing his secrets. His new book, Lead with L.O.V.E., is a life-changing volume from a true motivator that will embrace and empower readers with a fresh willingness to learn ways to lead.http://spencerjconley.com/ This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

 | Today’s we’ll be speaking with  George Miller My name is George Miller; I am a Child Advocacy Artist. I have devoted the past 20 years of my life to creating artwork that advocates for the education and well-being of children. All my artwork is hand drawn and hand painted. I am a self-taught artist. I have been commissioned to create works of art by numerous child advocacy organizations across the country. The Child Welfare League of America, The National Youth at Risk Association, The American Association of School Social Workers, The Federation of Families, The Utah Comprehensive Counseling Association, The Florida Coalition for Children and the Florida Network of Child Advocacy Centers to name a few. Almost every piece of artwork on this website has been commissioned by an agency or organization working in support of children. I love to create artwork that is meaningful and helpful. My artwork addresses issues such as literacy, dropout prevention, child abuse prevention, mental health and autism. I wish to inspire teachers, social workers, parents and grandparents, mentors and politicians. If a piece of my artwork encourages someone to share even one extra moment with a child that otherwise may have been overlooked, then my artwork has served its purpose. I hope that other artists around the country will be inspired to use their talents to help people. Positive visual images help us to become tolerant of other people and conditions we don’t quite understand. They provide a unique opportunity for us to see what could and often should be. Visual images inspire people into action and help us to remember what our hearts already know. Allow me to paint a picture for you of a world where artist of all mediums create works of art that address the issues that plague our society. Giant, bright and colorful murals adorn all our nation’s cities, encouraging unity and diversity. Our buildings are adorned in murals that salute our educators, doctors and nurses, police and firemen, social workers and psychologists. Schools and Universities are filled with art that inspires the spirit of learning. Statues around all major cities give hope to the homeless, raise the spirits of the poor and foster environments of love and peace. As an artist I feel I have the power to change the world! If you are an artist consider creating a work of art that helps lift the spirit of a child or encourages those who work tirelessly to advocate for our children.  www.gemartstudio.com  This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texas  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Shawn Anthony Robinson Phd (Dr. Dyslexia Dude) About Shawn Anthony Robinson Phd :  Shawn Anthony Robinson Ph.D. is a husband and father to Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Dr. Robinson serves on the Board of Directors with the International Dyslexia Association, Senior Research Associate in the Wisconsin's Equity and Inclusion Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin Madison, and an international and national educational consultant His research focuses on the intersection of race and dyslexia and has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, which has been widely disseminated. He is also the co-author of the graphic novel Doctor Dyslexia Dude. Dr. Robinson has received several distinguished honors throughout his early career such as: 2019 membership to the Diversity of Scholars Network (University of Michigan); the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award (New Trier High School Alumni Hall of Honor); the 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh); a 2015 fellow for the 8th Annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Institute on African Americans and Education (American Educational Research Association); attendee at the 2013 Achievement Gap Institute (Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development); and 2005 Educator of the Year Award (All State Insurance, Chicago, IL).  Facebook Shawn Anthony Robinson Twitter Shawn A. Robinson PhD (Dr. Dyslexia Dude) Linkedin Shawn Robinson Instagram Doctor Dyslexia Dude This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Debbie Meyer A'lelia Bundles Community Scholar Decoding Dyslexia NYC Chapter Dyslexia Plus In Public Schools Task Force.Debbie Meyer is a founding member of the Dyslexia (Plus) in Public Schools Task Force, a small group of community leaders working to help students with dyslexia and related language-based disabilities thrive in their neighborhood schools. In 2018 she was named as an A'leila Bundles Community Scholar to look at the intersection of dyslexia and mass incarceration and the role of universities in changing the trajectory of struggling readers. Debbie’s lengthy professional career is in nonprofit management and fundraising. She lives in Central Harlem with her [dyslexic] husband and son.    This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

As a parent of 2 dyslexic boys, I am always on the hunt for great assistive technology that they can use in the classroom. We know that the use of assistive technology can ignited a passion and transformed a life of students with learning disabilities. Parents and teachers need a understanding of what this assistive tech can do for their students. Assistive technology is extremely important for people with disabilities and today we showcase Microsoft’s AT and just how empowering it can be during a pandemic.  Today’s we’ll be speaking with Mrs. Rachel Berger about Assistive technology and how to it can help students with learning disabilities. About Mrs. Rachel Berger: Assistive Tech Specialist / Dyslexia and LD Community Leader /  Rachel is the Executive Director of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota, a nonprofit dedicated to educational advocacy and an advocate for students with learning disabilities.  In that role for the past 7n years, she has worked with legislators on improving policy to benefit students with dyslexia and their educator needs.  She serves on the Higher Education Literacy Partnership in MN. In addition, Rachel works with Microsoft Education as a dyslexia assistive tech specialist helping to train educators and students in using assistive technology to remove barriers and empower students to reach their full educational potential. Twitter: @rachelmberger  Inclusive Reading: https://aka.ms/InclusiveReadingDemo Inclusive Writing: https://aka.ms/InclusiveWritingDemo  Inclusive Math: https://aka.ms/InclusiveMathDemo Inclusive Communication: https://aka.ms/InclusiveCommunicationDemo https://aka.ms/AllAboutImmersiveReaderDyslexia Awareness Curriculum http://aka.ms/MECMadebyDyslexia http://aka.ms/MECMadebyDyslexia2  Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAEabEq👉 Navigating Dyslexia: Collaboration, Support, and Community: Oct. 8, 6:30 PM EST👉 Learning Differently with Dyslexia: Empowering Strengths by Providing Access: Oct 15, 6:30 PM EST👉 Decoding the Future of Dyslexia: Oct 22, 6:30 PM ESTThis show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Please join us as we speak to Terrie Noland about Transformative Power of Access to Literature. ·         Building confidence with connected text ·         Decoding Level vs. Cognitive Level ·         The Power of Story ·         Connection, Relevance and Meaning   Terrie’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate, inspire, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students.  Terrie serves as the Vice-President of Educator Initiatives for Learning Ally where she works to develop engagement programs, professional learning services and communities for educators.  Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Terrie’s focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia.  Terrie is certified as an Academic Language Practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Literacy, with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from St. John’s University. This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texas Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

   Please join us as we speak to Angelita Hunter about Can the courts help stop the pipeline to prison?          Angelita Hunter Lives in Van Alstyne, Texas. She currently works as a Court Supervisor. She is on the following commissions. TX    Judicial Commission on Mental Health Collaborative Council Member SPARK for Autism Research Community Advisory Council Member North Chpt TX Court Clerk Association TX Municipal Court Education Center Educational Speaker Collin Co. Mental Health Symposium committee member Disabilities Right’s Advocate VA’s love for Autism founder &Texas Municipal Court Association COPAA, NCLD  Angelita has not only be a community disability rights advocate, she is also a mother of children with disabilities. She actively educates and networks for systematic process changes. She continues to be a community leader to promote mental health, educate for community inclusion, and network for systematic change.           This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Lisa Flores about the unseen consequences with remote learning.   Lisa Flores started her advocacy work, like so many parents, as an advocate for her own child. She is a graduate of Texas Partners in Policymaking class of 2018. She is currently serving on the HB3 Special Education Funding Allotment Committee. She is a self- taught legislative advocate and was an avid volunteer with many disability organizations, before starting to work as an advocacy specialist for Easter Seals. As a Latina, her area of interest is helping Spanish speakers learn to advocate as well as special education. Her dedication to advocacy is born from a simple commitment to advocate at any and every opportunity. In her free time, she sews for hairless cats and is an avid Star Wars fanatic. This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/ Learning Ally Demo https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-Demo Texas Education Association Partnership https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/TexasLearning Ally Learning Ally is a proud sponsor of the Empower Dyslexia podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

Today’s we’ll be speaking with Terrie Noland about the importance of teaching Reading Skills Phonemes and Phonemic Awareness.Terrie’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate, inspire, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students.  Terrie serves as the Vice-President of Educator Initiatives for Learning Ally where she works to develop engagement programs, professional learning services and communities for educators.  Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Terrie’s focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia.  Terrie is certified as an Academic Language Practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Literacy, with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from St. John’s University.This show is sponsored in part by: Learning Ally: www.learningally.org Impact Dyslexia: www.Impactdyslexia.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texas Learning Ally Learning Ally is a proud sponsor of the Empower Dyslexia podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)