Location: Argyle, TX
Education: M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Years Experience Teaching: 24
Years Experience In Dyslexia: 8
Teaching Experience
I taught grades K-2 in the public school before becoming a dyslexia therapist. I was fortunate to move into the dyslexia department at the same district where I served as a dyslexia specialist for 8 years. I worked with students in grades K-8. I also worked on the district support team training and mentoring new dyslexia specialists.
Professional Affiliations
I am a Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor (CALT-QI) through ALTA. The Qualified Instructor credential allows me to train other educators who want to become CALTs.
Programs Trained In
I am trained in the Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) and Take Flight. I will be trained in Scottish Rite’s Jet program as of September 12, 2025.
Age Range You Feel Most Comfortable With:
All
Why did you decide to become a CALT?
When my daughter was in second grade, we found out that she is dyslexic. When I saw the difference that dyslexia intervention made for her, I knew that is what I wanted to do. I was fortunate to be trained as a CALT and later as a QI. My daughter is now in college, so I have been on the dyslexia journey for many years. We have been fortunate to have compassionate, skilled professionals provide hope to us on this journey. It is a privilege to get to pay that forward to other families.
Favorite moment working with dyslexic students?
My favorite moments working with students are when they realize they can do hard things. It is exciting when they start to apply their skills to sound out words instead of guessing, skipping words, or waiting for someone else to read it for them.
Your goal when working with kids with dyslexia?
My goal in working with students is to help them see their strengths and give them the tools they need to overcome their challenges. I also want to provide hope and encouragement to their families.
Your teaching style, personality?
I strive to be encouraging to my students. I watched my daughter struggle before finding the support she needed, so I know how important it is to provide positive experiences.
Any family details?
My husband and I have two young adult daughters. Our older daughter has ADHD and our younger daughter has dyslexia. I appreciate how gracious my girls are in allowing me to share parts of their stories in order to help other families.
