I  began teaching struggling readers at Seminole High School in 2008.   Since then, I have served as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, as a private literacy consultant to public schools, and as a reading teacher in the public school system.  I was introduced to the Orton-Gillilngham Approach when my son was diagnosed with dyslexia.  His diagnosis was a shock, especially after his proficient score on the state reading exam.   I took a course through the Orton-Gillingham Academy to learn how to support him, and have been in love with the Orton-Gillingham Approach ever since.  I am currently working at the Certified Level and under the mentorship of an academy fellow so that I can train teachers.  My goal is to build a much-needed Orton-Gillingham community in Oviedo.

Karen is a seasoned reading teacher of 30 years.  She is a lifelong learner, with a career beginning in Cleveland, Ohio in the early 1990s.  Karen is passionate about teaching kids with learning disabilities and recently retired from a long career in the public school system.  She is well-versed across various content areas and is certified to teach English, Reading, Social Studies, and Special Ed.  Karen has completed 60 hours of Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training and is currently pursuing Associate Level Certification through the Academy.