Academic Background
My practice is firmly rooted in research-backed strategies and instruction, and since research is always developing, keeping current on new research is critical to provide students with the best possible practices.
Education
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Master of Education Degree, Special Education (M.Ed.), University of Florida.
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*Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia, December 2022, University of Florida.
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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, 1990, University of Florida.
Trainings
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**Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, Sounds In Syllables.
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**The Orton-Gillingham Academy, Associate Level.
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**The Orton-Gillingham Academy, Classroom Educator Level.
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Lindamood-Bell, Visualizing and Verbalizing for Reading Comprehension.
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Structured Word Inquiry (SWI), Pete Bowers.
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Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), University of Florida.
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Handwriting Without Tears.
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Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS).
Practicums
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**Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, Orton-Gillingham approach, 700+ hours.
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**The Orton-Gillingham Academy, Orton-Gillingham approach, 100+ hours.
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*University of Florida, Dyslexia Graduate Program, Orton-Gillingham approach, 30 hours.
Certifications
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*University of Florida, Dyslexia Graduate Certificate, Orton-Gillingham approach.
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State of Florida, Reading Endorsed for Tier 3 intervention.
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State of Florida, K-6 Education.
*Endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association
**Endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association and IMSLEC