I wanted to help unlock the real problem for my struggling readers.  I wanted to help them appreciate the gift of reading.  I made the decision to pivot and begin my journey as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).  Currently, I provide intervention therapy to students struggling with dyslexia.  Using a multisensory and very systematic approach, I help them form new pathways in their brain to unlock the code of language and reading.   I love how my career has come full circle... all for the love of kids and literacy!  📚️  

My teaching journey spanned several classrooms and states over the next 10 years, and it brought to the surface my love of literacy.  Setting up my extensive classroom library was a non-negotiable, no matter how small my space.  Eventually, I was drawn back for my Masters in Information and Library Science.  I found a new passion, marrying my love of books and teaching, as a School Library Media Specialist.  I must say, I loved matching books to my young readers. 











I wanted my students to love reading as much as I did!  Sadly, I came to a sad realization.

Setting up the library's book fair- one of the highlights of the year!

Little did I know, my journey was just taking shape.

I'm DeVona.  I love all things literacy! My 20+ years in education have allowed me to teach literacy skills to hundreds of students with a wide range of abilities. Now, my passion is to share what I've learned with those in the education space.  My career began in a third grade classroom in Milwaukee in 1998 as a brand new teacher, straight out of college.
 

Let me take a moment to formally introduce myself.

Welcome!

Struggling readers, choose to read less and less.  They lose their love of books more with each passing year.