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Diane Lewis

Program Specialist

Personally, I have been married to my husband for 28 years. I have 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren. My empty nest now consists of 3 fur babies, Jax, Ruckus, and Lewie, 19 chickens who are all named, and visiting grandkids! Professionally, I am excited to continue T/TACs support around literacy and working with the DAs in regions 1 & 8.

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New Kent County
I am the Reading Specialist at New Kent High School. I love to read and would love to be able to show that to all the students I work with.

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Renee Perry, Reading Specialist, Literacy coach for our Primary and Elementary School and am also Dyslexia Advisor. I am super passionate about READING!!!

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Hi there! My name is Denise Lucas. I am in Prince Edward County. I am a literacy coach. I am so excited about the changes to VLP. We are not a pilot school, but the changes coming are exciting!

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I serve as Reading Specialist and Dyslexia Advisor for Kenbridge Elementary in Lunenburg County. I love my school and the great people I work with. This year I'll be learning how to coach! This is a little intimidating but I am excited to learn and help teachers help students love to read.

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Hello from Brunswick County! This is my second year serving as Division Reading Specialist for Brunswick County Public Schools and my fifth year as Dyslexia Advisor. I enjoy connecting and collaborating with teachers and administrators, supporting the literacy needs of our students. This is my third year serving on the board for The Reading League Virginia Chapter and my first year serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Literacy is my passion!

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I am the new Elementary Literacy Coach/Instructional Specialist in Colonial Heights. I am passionate about early intervention and literacy instruction in the primary grades. I love being a mom!

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My name is Brittany Watson. This is my second year in the role as the dyslexia advisor for my district. I do still feel new 😂. I feel that as though being in this role takes a while to get accustomed to. I look forward to continuing to provide resources to students and families, and educators in PG that supports those with dyslexia. I’m in an unique position because I work with older students (8th-9th grade) as a learning specialist (SPED teacher); however, I am also a certified reading specialist and was chosen to take on the dyslexia advisor role. I have two sons (6th and 2nd grade). I’ve been married for going on 9 years. I love to sing, specifically Christian/gospel music. I also love to eat snacks 😂.

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Hi, I'm Alyson Burke, I am the Reading Specialist from Nottoway.  I am based at Blackstone Primary School.  I am passionate about helping students learn to read and to empower teachers with knowledge about implementing effective reading strategies.

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Hi, I'm Alyson Burke, I am the Reading Specialist from Nottoway.  I am based at Blackstone Primary School.  I am passionate about helping students learn to read and to empower teachers with knowledge about implementing effective reading strategies.

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Hello from Appomattox County! My name is Cathy Phelps, and I am a reading specialist, literacy coach, dyslexia advisor, etc. My passion is advocacy and improving outcomes for children.

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Hello - I am the elementary school reading specialist, dyslexia advisor, division literacy specialist, preschool coordinator, and ELL teacher here in Charles City. I have been married for 34 years, and we have three daughters - one is a special education teacher! I love to walk and listen to audio books.

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Nikita Gates, Petersburg City Public Schools

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Nikita Gates, Petersburg City Public Schools

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Hello everyone. My name is Nikita Gates, and I am the English Instructional Specialist 6-12 for Petersburg City Public Schools. This is my first year of service in that role and my first year as the dyslexia advisor, as well. I am passionate about servanthood that keeps students at the heart of all we do. I am excited to meet new people and forge new partnerships. I hope to learn more so that I may be of better service to students, teachers, other division leaders, and families.

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anover County Public Schoos

Dona O'Dell, Literacy Specialist, Cool Spring Elementary

This is my first year as Dyslexia Advisor for my county. I am passionate about early literacy instruction and the importance of early intervention.

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Hi! I’m Jena Fowlkes from Prince Edward. This is my first year as Dyslexia Advisor. I’m looking forward to learning a lot!

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Henrico County, Rebecca Hodell, central office staff

I am passionate about making sure everyone learns to read. Every. one.

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Hello! My name is Tracey Ingle from Powhatan County. I am the English Instructional Specialist K-12. I am passionate about getting kids to love reading!

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I recently became the Manager of K-5 Literacy for Richmond Public Schools. I am new to the role of Dyslexia Advisor for RPS this school year. I am passionate about early literacy and the progress we are making in RPS.

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Halifax County Public Schools

Jennifer Redd, Instructional Coach K-2, South Boston Elementary School

This is year 35 in education and my fifth year serving as Dyslexia Advisor for my county. This is such an exciting time to be involved in literacy instruction and training.

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Hello! Anne Marie Hudak, Lead Division Instructional Coach. I am new to this role at GCPS and new to this group. Excited to be joining you all.