Location: San Angelo, Texas
Education: Masters of Reading-Angelo State University, Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education- Angelo State University
Years Experience Teaching: 20
Years Experience In Dyslexia: 16
Teaching Experience
I have four years experience in the regular classroom and four years as a dyslexia therapist for the district. I then moved to be the 504/Dyslexia coordinator for the district for six years. In 2019, I became the Dean of Adult and Continuing Education at our local community college, where I coordinated and ran the GED program and workforce education. During this time I also taught reading and GED classes at the women’s correctional facility. In 2021, I started working at the local Education Service Center where I train teachers to teach reading and dyslexia programs.
Professional Affiliations
Academic Language Therapist Association- ALTA
State of Texas- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
International Dyslexia Association- IDA
Programs Trained In
Take Flight
Right Flight
Pre Flight
Build
Reading By Design
Age Range You Feel Most Comfortable With:
I feel comfortable teaching all ages.
Why did you decide to become a CALT?
During my course work to become a reading specialist, I participated in a dyslexia simulation. It changed my mind about how to teach and I immediately wanted to call and apologize to me former students. I started my training immediately after that. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself and my students.
Favorite moment working with dyslexic students?
I love when the student realizes they are reading fluently. They struggle so much of the time and find reading to be a chore, but when it becomes effortless, they surprise themselves.
Your goal when working with kids with dyslexia?
I love making connections with my students. Dyslexia therapy is a long term partnership where my students become like family. I believe in setting goals with the students and formulate a plan on how to achieve that goal.
Your teaching style, personality?
When working with students with dyslexia, I have a patient, empathetic, and flexible teaching style. I am willing to adapt teaching methods to individual needs and focus on building self-esteem, providing explicit instructions, and using multisensory approaches.
Any family details?
I am married, have two adult married daughters and one grandson.
Any extra anecdotal info you want to add?
How I feel about working with people who struggle to reading…
When you love what you do, then you’re talking to one of the luckiest guys on the face of the earth.
Henry Winkler
