Monthly Archives: November 2019

Dr. Sara Renzulli -026

November 25, 2019Episodesdecodingdyslexia

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A conversation between Jordan Rich and Sara Renzulli, visiting Assistant Professor, Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology Program with the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Much of her time is dedicated to helping exceptional kids with learning differences navigate school and social life, helping them grow into confident, capable adults. Sara shares her own story of childhood struggle and what she has learned in achieving balance and success.

If you have a story worth sharing on this podcast, write to jordan@chartproductions.com. If you’d like to discover ways to support and become involved with the Webb Innovation Center for Dyslexia, please visit our website at dyslexicswanted.org.

Jonathan Mooney -025

November 18, 2019Episodesdecodingdyslexia

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Meet Jonathan Mooney, a dyslexic writer, speaker and self-described do-gooder who is speaking the truth about difference vs. deficiency and people are listening. As a young student battling low expectations and feelings of failure, Jonathan came close to ending his life. He ultimately overcame despair (thanks to meeting up with the right teachers and mentors) and fought his way to becoming a college grad from Brown University. Jonathan earned an honors degree in English lit and wrote his first book at the age of 23. Since then he has been on the best-seller list often and is frequently on the road, advocating for initiatives to help those with learning disabilities.

Heather Caska, Way to Grow -024

November 6, 2019Episodesdecodingdyslexia

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A conversation between Jordan Rich and Heather Caska, Dyslexia Specialist, Director of Speech-Language and Dyslexia services at the Way to Grow pediatric therapy practice in Arizona. Heather recently joined the team at WTG and she loves the work she is doing to help children. She has experience working with a variety of communication disorders; however her passion lies in working with kids with dyslexia and helping their families. She is totally dedicated to bringing more awareness to the community and increasing early identification of dyslexia.

If you have a story worth sharing on this podcast , write to jordan@chartproductions.com. If you’d like to discover ways to support and become involved with the Webb Innovation Center for Dyslexia, please visit our website at dyslexicswanted.org.