Have you or your child ever been told that listening to audiobooks isn’t the same thing as reading? That it isn’t as beneficial and won’t produce the same result? For anyone who has a loved one who benefits from audiobooks, you know that they open up a whole new world of literature to those who Read more about Let Them Listen![…]
Tutor: Jennifer Biese Please meet Jenn Biese. She has been with the DRC since the fall of 2015. Past professional experience? Jenn has a stable background in special needs and child development. Jenn works in the autism program at Huntley Elementary School in Appleton, WI. Previously, Jenn was an early childhood development teacher. Jenn earned Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Jennifer Biese[…]
Name: Perri Ducklow Please meet Perri! She has been tutoring at DRC since January 2014 and she loves every minute of it. Perri graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Although she never formally taught in a classroom she thrives on providing one-on-one instruction as a tutor. Outside of DRC, Perri works Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Perri Ducklow[…]
Tutor: Carmen Schipper Please meet Carmen Schipper. Carmen has been tutoring with Dyslexia Reading Connection since September 2017. Dyslexia is something very close to Carmen. When in college, Carmen tutored two of her friends who struggled with dyslexia. Personally, Carmen’s eldest son struggles with dysgraphia and she has been working with him for years to Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Carmen Schipper[…]
Tutors: Our Greatest Assets Tutor: Judi Thoma Please meet Judi Thoma. Judi has been tutoring with Dyslexia Reading Connection since October 2014. Prior to working at DRC, Judi was a teacher of grades 1-4 at Peace Lutheran School in Green Lake, WI and later at Emanuel Lutheran School. She also taught preschool for four years Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Judi Thoma[…]
Tutors: Our Greatest Assets Featured Tutor: Leanne Weatherhogg Please meet Leanne Weatherhogg. Leanne has been tutoring with Dyslexia Reading Connection for 1.5 years. Prior to working at DRC, Leanne was a childcare teacher and she currently works as a special education aide at Wrightstown Middle School. Why do you tutor? She enjoys tutoring because she Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Leanne Weatherhogg[…]
In the last three blogs we’ve focused on introducing you to Kimberly Stevens, the new Executive Director. The blogs have focused on Kimberly’s story and the focus of her role. Now that you know her, it is time to introduce you to our tutors and the wonderful work they do everyday working with dyslexic individuals. Read more about Our Greatest Assets: Danielle Morris[…]
Since my last blog, we have been busy. I attended two workshops at the Community Foundation, spoke with principals and toured a couple schools in the area, mentored with other executive directors and even attended a local dyslexia presentation. I’m eager to see what is working, what isn’t, and how I can begin to empower Read more about Improvements[…]
Happy New Year! Its 2018, and I welcome this New Year with an open heart and mind. The last year was one of uncertainty and change and so with that I say “Bring it on 2018!” In my first two months as the Executive Director I learned a great deal of information about dyslexia, learning Read more about Blog[…]
On November 1, 2017 I was blessed to start my new career as Executive Director of Dyslexia Reading Connection, Inc. What led you to DRC? I spent nearly 14 years of my career in higher education. Then one day, I get a call, ownership decided to close the campus. September 30th was my last day Read more about Blog[…]