"I believe that not being able to read has offered me some fabulous opportunities to see the world differently. " Clark Mishler Clark Mishler is one of the most sought-after photographers in Alaska and one of the top assignment photographers in the country. Thanks to...
Q: I am an Language Arts Teacher. How Should I Give Feedback About Spelling for Dyslexic Students?
Great question. The degree of accommodations and or modifications should be individualized. SPELLCHECK Severely dyslexic students may need to dictate written work or keyboard work using spelling check. One favorite teacher of ours told us that she had a breakthrough...
The Teacher Who Didn’t Know How to Read
If you haven't heard John Corcoran's story, it's a great one. He became a teacher, never knowing how to read, getting by through good social skills, athletic ability, and cheating with the help of friends. He even taught for 17 years (showing more films and visuals...
Meet Jill of All Trades: KRISTA WELTNER
I had a great chance to catch up with uber-talented Krista Weltner yesterday. If you haven't watched her recent Master's work Partially Compensated, check it out now. When we posted it to our Facebook feed, here are some of the comments: "Ok, that made me cry....
Meet Yvette Blaess
I recently had a chance to chat with Yvette Blaess, a lovely young woman who is a model and actress and recent finalist in the Miss World America Pageant. She has also been an advocate for dyslexia and ADD and her personal story is one of gutsiness, perserverance, and...
Douglas Abrams’ Quest to Change the World
Why is this guy smiling? This is author and publisher Douglas Abrams who has an instant New York Times Bestseller on his hands - The Book of Joy - but that's not all. He's also founded Idea Architects, a company helping "visionaries create a wiser, healthier, and more...
Teaching Strategies for Dyslexia: Discovery Learning and Learning By Exceptions
Many students with dyslexia thrive with discovery-based learning and learning from exceptions. Learning from first-hand experiences stimulates personal memory, motivation (novelty),...
America’s Greatest Designers, CHUCK HARRISON [PREMIUM]
Chuck Harrison‘s designs are so ubiquitous that it’s said that every household in America has something designed by him. Growing up in rural Louisiana, Chuck’s first attempts at design involved the building of a “skate box” when he attached wheels to an old two-by-four, creating an early version of a skateboard. Chuck’s father was […]
How To Become Invincible – Sort Of
Well, maybe not invincible, but you know what we mean. There's a new idea circulating among business leaders and entrepreneurs. It's not mindset or grit, but of course those are important. It's rejection therapy. Some people think part of the reason for higher than...
Dyslexic American Film and Music Producer David Geffen
One of the most famous film and music producers of all time, David Geffen is known for helping his involvement in Dreamworks, Eagles, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Cher, and many many more, but also for his early school-related struggles due to dyslexia. Geffen's...