Raise your hand if you struggled in school.

Raise your hand if you dreaded going back to school on Monday.

Raise your hand if you hated either reading or writing when you were in school. Maybe even now.

Many of you probably raised your hand to one or more of those questions. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! I also raised my hand—and I was the teacher!

Today, I’m on a mission to reach beyond the classroom and help students, parents, and educators overcome reading and writing anxiety, especially when it comes to learning differences like dyslexia and dysgraphia.

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A Personal Story—And a Wake-Up Call ⏰

Growing up, I struggled with both reading and writing. I became a master of shortcuts—faking book reports, skimming pages, and pretending to understand text I hadn’t actually read. I thought I was fooling my teachers.

Spoiler alert: I wasn’t.

Now, here’s my UNPOPULAR opinion…

Most schools don’t teach reading and writing effectively.

Not because teachers don’t care—they do. But most educators were never trained to teach students with learning disabilities like dyslexia or dysgraphia. And that’s a big problem.

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Let’s Talk About Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

If you’ve ever heard these terms but aren’t sure what they really mean, here’s a quick breakdown:

• Dyslexia affects how students decode and process written language. It impacts their ability to connect letters with sounds, making reading a major challenge.
  
• Dysgraphia affects written expression. It can make handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper very difficult.
  

These challenges are neurological, not behavioral. Kids with dyslexia or dysgraphia aren’t lazy—they’re learning differently.

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The Problem with “One-Size-Fits-All” Literacy Programs

Many schools rely on scripted literacy programs that assume all students learn the same way. These programs often skip foundational reading skills and fail to provide the explicit, multi-sensory instruction that students with dyslexia need.

And when students can’t connect to the material or don’t see the purpose, they check out. Reading becomes a chore. Writing becomes a battle.

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So… What Works?

If we want kids to overcome reading struggles, we need to offer:

✅ Purposeful, connected learning
✅ Structured literacy programs based on the science of reading
✅ Support for neurodiverse learners, especially those with dyslexia and dysgraphia
✅ Engaging, relevant content that helps students care about what they’re learning

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Free Resource: Quick Guide to Dyslexia & Dysgraphia

Want to understand more about what these learning differences look like—and how to help your child or student?

👉 Download my free Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Basic Guide PDF

It’s packed with clear, practical information for parents and teachers alike.

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Rewriting the Narrative Together ✍🏼

I used to dread reading. Now, I’m building tools, lessons, and strategies to help struggling readers become confident learners.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, I invite you to come along with me. Let’s change the way we think about literacy—and open new doors for our kids.

Let’s do this together. Stay tuned for more!